Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy, is a procedure designed to reshape and elevate the breasts by removing excess skin and improving breast contour and position. The goal is to create a more youthful, balanced, and proportionate breast shape while maintaining a natural appearance.
Changes in breast shape and skin elasticity commonly occur over time due to ageing, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, genetics, and hormonal changes. Many women seek mastopexy to improve breast position, symmetry, comfort, and confidence.
A/Prof Farid Meybodi provides personalised breast surgery with careful attention to aesthetics, breast proportion, symmetry, and long-term patient wellbeing.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift reshapes and repositions the breast tissue and nipple to improve breast contour and address breast drooping (ptosis). Depending on the degree of skin laxity and breast volume, surgery may involve:
- removal of excess skin
- reshaping of breast tissue
- repositioning of the nipple and areola
- improving breast symmetry and contour
Unlike breast augmentation, mastopexy primarily improves breast position and shape rather than significantly increasing breast volume.
Who May Consider Mastopexy?
Breast lift surgery may be considered by women experiencing:
- breast drooping or loss of breast shape
- stretched skin or enlarged areolae
- asymmetry in breast position
- breast changes following pregnancy or breastfeeding
- loss of upper breast fullness after weight loss or ageing
Every patient’s anatomy, goals, and treatment preferences are different, and surgical planning is highly individualised.
Mastopexy & Breast Volume
Some women are satisfied with their natural breast volume and seek lifting alone, while others may desire additional fullness or reshaping.
Depending on individual goals, mastopexy may sometimes be combined with:
- breast reduction
- implant-based augmentation
- fat grafting (lipofilling)
- symmetrisation procedures
A/Prof Meybodi carefully tailors treatment planning to achieve balanced, natural-looking outcomes suited to the patient’s body shape and preferences.
Surgical Planning & Assessment
Careful assessment before surgery helps guide the most appropriate surgical approach. Planning considers:
- breast size and degree of ptosis
- skin quality and elasticity
- nipple position
- breast symmetry
- previous surgery or breast imaging
- long-term aesthetic goals
Breast imaging may be recommended in selected patients prior to surgery depending on age, symptoms, personal history, or family history.
Recovery After Surgery
Recovery following mastopexy varies depending on the extent of surgery performed.
Patients may experience temporary:
- swelling and bruising
- tightness or discomfort
- changes in breast sensation
- fatigue during the early recovery period
Detailed post-operative instructions are provided regarding wound care, activity restrictions, support garments, scar care, and follow-up appointments.
Breast shape continues to settle gradually over time as healing progresses.
Risks & Considerations
As with all breast surgery procedures, potential risks and complications may include:
- bleeding or infection
- delayed wound healing
- scarring
- asymmetry
- changes in nipple sensation
- recurrent breast drooping over time
- need for revision surgery
All treatment options, limitations, and expected outcomes are discussed carefully during consultation and surgical planning.
A Personalised Approach to Breast Surgery
A/Prof Farid Meybodi understands that decisions regarding breast surgery are highly personal and influenced by both physical and emotional factors.
Our goal is to provide thoughtful surgical planning, compassionate care, and natural-looking outcomes tailored to each patient’s anatomy, goals, and long-term wellbeing.
