Breast Lift

(Mastopexy)

Elevate, reshape, and refine—restoring youthful position while honoring your natural silhouette.

Overview

A breast lift raises the nipple-areola complex and reshapes breast tissue to correct deflation, descent, or bottoming-out—often after pregnancies, weight change, or time. Dr. Slamin emphasizes elegant internal support and tailored scar patterns (lollipop or anchor) to achieve a youthful, rounder shape without unnecessary volume.

Surgical Notes

  • Downtime: Most daily activities in 5–7 days; gym at 3–4 weeks with clearance
  • Anesthesia: General anesthesia
  • Setting: Accredited surgery center
  • Incisions/Scars: Periareolar (donut), vertical (lollipop), or wise-pattern (anchor); scars soften over time
  • Results Timeline: Immediate lift; shape refines as swelling settles over 6–12 weeks
  • Longevity: 5–10 years; influenced by lifestyle and gravity

Goals of Breast Lift

  • Raise nipples to forward-facing position
  • Resize and refine the areola if desired
  • Tighten lower pole and reduce excess skin
  • Create rounder upper-pole contour by reshaping your own tissue
  • Preserve natural breast tissue and sensation

Candidates for Breast Lift

  • Breast ptosis from aging, pregnancy, or weight loss
  • Seeking uplift without significant size change
  • Good health with realistic healing expectations
  • Nonsmoker committed to recovery protocols

Dr. Slamin’s Breast Lift Approach

Consultation & Planning

We assess ptosis grade, skin elasticity, and goals with photos and measurements. Discuss scar trade-offs and 3D previews.

Technical Aspects

  • Parenchymal Sculpting: Internal shaping for projection without implants
  • Auto-Augmentation: Your tissue is repositioned superiorly to enhance upper-pole fullness
  • Pedicle Selection: Tailored to preserve sensation and blood supply
  • Internal Bra: In select cases mesh support can be utilized to improve lift longevity
  • Areolar Refinement: Size and shape harmonized with the new breast mound

Day of Procedure

Surgery typically takes 2–3 hours. You’ll go home the same day in a soft surgical bra.

Recovery Timeline

Days
1–3
Fullness/tightness; routine pain control
~1
Week
Back to light work; avoid heavy lifting
2–3
Weeks
Social ease
4–6
Weeks
Exercise return; Bra fitting
3–6
Months
Scar maturation

Pain & Comfort

Tender swelling.

Frequently Asked Question