The breast lift procedure raises and reshapes sagging breasts by repositioning the existing breast tissue in a higher and more youthful position. Typically, a breast lift will require an incision around the areola (the pigmented circle that surrounds the nipple) as well as a vertical incision from the low part of the areola to the base of the breast. In some cases, incisions can be limited to just a circle around the areola, but in other cases the keyhole incision is extended to include a linear component across the base of the breast.
Sometimes patients need to decide between a breast augmentation, breast lift, or both. A breast augmentation will add volume and size to the breast whereas a breast lift or mastopexy is ideal for women who just want to raise their nipple level and make their breasts look more “perky.” A combination breast lift and breast augmentation, or augmentation mastopexy, is used in women who want their breasts to be perkier, but with more fullness or volume. In these cases, a breast lift alone cannot achieve as much upper breast fullness as augmentation mastopexy, and so a breast implant is used not just to gain size, but to achieve a certain shape.
To learn more details about breast lift surgery, review photos, or learn when we are having a free seminar please visit us online at westcountyplasticsurgeons.wustl.edu.
To make an appointment with a breast lift specialist, call 314-TOP-DOCS (314-867-3627) or toll-free 866-867-3627.