Mastopexy is designed to lift or change the shape of a woman's breasts, creating
a lovelier, more youthful contour, and can be performed at any age.
A breast lift raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening
the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. The clinical
name is mastopexy.
Learn more about breast lift procedures from the American
Society of Plastic Surgeons.
View a 3-d breast lift animation video at
www.PlasticSurgery.org.
You may be a good candidate for breast lift surgery if one of these descriptions
apply to you:
- breasts are of satisfactory size
- breasts lack substance or firmness
- nipples and areolas that point downward, especially if they are positioned below
the breast crease
Breast lift procedures can last a lifetime, but as you age, the breast will continue
to sag and may require a revision or an additional breast lift or breast implant
augmentation. Consult one of our surgeon's to find out which procedure is best for
you.
Learn
more about mastopexy and breast lifting procedures from WebMD.com.
To understand plastic surgery better, and learn more of the clinical names for procedures,
visit the
Plastic Surgery Glossary at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.