Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty and Mastopexy Before and After

The benefits and advantages of a breast lift mastopexy can include the following:

• Firmer look and feel to your breast appearance
• Improves nipple projection
• Creates a more attractive breast shape
• Revitalises the breast for a youthful appearance
• Reduces skin irritation that can result from sagging or low-sitting breasts

A breast lift (Mastopexy) is performed under general anaesthesia. Depending on the procedure’s complexity, it usually takes 2 to 3 hours to complete. In addition to removing extra skin, the treatment will restructure your breast tissue and elevate it higher up on your breast. A breast lift mastopexy does not affect nipple sensitivity or your ability to nurse because the nipple remains linked to your breast during the procedure. Internal dissolving sutures are used to close all incisions, and dressings are applied.

There are several different surgical techniques to elevate the breasts, including:

• Crescent Mastopexy
  Only one incision, performed midway along the upper outer edge of the areola, is required for this method. The breast and nipple are raised to a higher position by removing a small amount of tissue and lifting the bottom of the incision to meet the top. Only patients with minor sagging or drooping are suitable for this technique, which produces barely noticeable scarring covered by the areola.
• Roundblock Mastopexy
  Two circular incisions around the areolar are made with this method, sometimes known as the “doughnut lift”, one outside the other. Between these incisions, skin and breast tissue are removed, leaving just one scar around the areolar. Patients with very slight areolar sagging or who wish to reduce the size will benefit from this technique as it leaves minimal scarring.
• Anchor Mastopexy
  This technique is used for patients with significantly large breasts. Three incisions are made around the areolar, the crease beneath the breast (infra-mammary fold) and from areolar to the crease. Patients with significant excess skin and breast tissue will best suit an anchor lift mastopexy, but it may leave substantial visible scarring.
• Lollipop Mastopexy
  This method, often known as a “vertical breast lift”, is preferred by most patients as the scars are small and simply concealed. Two incisions are made around the areolar, the first being around the outside. The second is created horizontally from the bottom of the areolar to the natural breast crease.

If you feel as if your breasts have changed since pregnancy, ageing, or weight loss, where they are not as perky or voluminous as they used to be, then booking a consultation with Dr Yunaev may be a good first step. We focus on providing the best treatment plans tailored to your specific needs, concerns, and desired aesthetic outcomes for the best possible results to restore your breasts’ appearance.

Check our main procedure page to learn more about a breast lift mastopexy and book a consultation with Dr Yunaev at our Sydney clinic.