Breast drooping
Improving breast position where the breast sits lower on the chest or has descended over time.
Breast Uplift
Breast Uplift
Breast uplift in London to restore position, shape and proportion
Breast uplift surgery is designed to improve breast position, reshape the breast and create a more balanced contour where skin laxity or drooping is present.
The aim is to restore a natural relationship between the breast, chest and overall body proportions without unnecessarily increasing or reducing volume.
A Structural Approach
Improving breast position without necessarily changing size
Breast uplift focuses on reshaping and repositioning the breast rather than simply altering volume. It may be considered where the breast sits lower on the chest or has lost shape following ageing, pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight change.
The procedure involves removing excess skin, reshaping breast tissue and repositioning the nipple and areola where appropriate to create a more supported and natural contour.
Where volume is also a concern, breast augmentation may be combined with uplift. Where breast size and weight are excessive, breast reduction may be more appropriate.
What Breast Uplift Can Address
Position, shape and structural support
Breast uplift may be considered where breast position, skin laxity or loss of shape affects overall balance and proportion.
Loss of shape
Reshaping breast tissue where contour and upper-breast fullness have changed.
Nipple position
Repositioning the nipple and areola to suit the new breast shape and position.
Changes after pregnancy or weight loss
Addressing stretched skin and loss of support following pregnancy, breastfeeding or significant weight change.
Breast uplift changes position and shape rather than primarily adding or removing volume. Where volume restoration or reduction is also needed, the treatment plan can be adjusted accordingly.
Procedure Overview
Reshaping and repositioning the breast
Breast uplift involves removing excess skin, reshaping breast tissue and repositioning the nipple and areola where needed to create a more supported and balanced result.
Skin adjustment
Excess skin is removed according to the degree of laxity and the planned breast shape.
Breast reshaping
The breast tissue is reshaped to create a more supported and proportionate contour.
Nipple repositioning
The nipple and areola are repositioned where appropriate to align with the new breast shape.
Balance and symmetry
The surgical plan considers proportion and balance between both breasts as well as the relationship with the chest and body frame.
Where loss of volume is also significant, uplift may be combined with breast augmentation. Where excessive breast size is the main concern, breast reduction may be more appropriate.
Breast Uplift FAQs
Common questions about breast uplift surgery
These answers provide a general guide. The most appropriate treatment depends on breast position, skin quality, volume and the result you would like to achieve.
What is a breast uplift?
A breast uplift, or mastopexy, reshapes and repositions the breast where skin laxity or drooping has altered its position and contour.
Does breast uplift increase breast size?
Breast uplift primarily changes position and shape rather than adding volume. If additional volume is also wanted, breast augmentation may be discussed alongside uplift.
Can breast uplift be combined with implants?
In selected cases, yes. Combining uplift with implants may be considered where both breast position and volume need to be addressed. The suitability of a combined procedure depends on anatomy, skin quality and the desired result.
How is breast uplift different from breast reduction?
Breast uplift focuses mainly on position and shape, while breast reduction removes a more significant amount of breast tissue to reduce size and weight as well as reshape the breast.
What is recovery like after breast uplift?
Swelling, bruising and tightness are expected during early recovery. Breast shape continues to settle as healing progresses, and individual recovery varies according to the extent of surgery.
Will there be scars after breast uplift?
Breast uplift requires incisions, and the scar pattern depends on the degree of lift and reshaping required. The planned incision pattern and expected scar position are discussed during consultation.
How do I know if breast uplift is right for me?
A consultation allows breast position, skin quality, volume, asymmetry and your goals to be assessed before deciding whether uplift alone or a combined procedure is the most appropriate option.
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