Am I a Breast Lift Surgery Candidate
Mastopexy, or breast lift, is popular among women who desire to:
- Reverse breast changes of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss, often as part of a mommy makeover
- Reduce breast sagging and drooping
- Correct breast asymmetry
- Reduce areolar size
While breast augmentation (breast implants) remains the most common cosmetic surgery in the United States, mastopexy is actually growing more than breast augmentation, according to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Breast lifts have grown at a rate of 108% since 2000, more than twice the rate of growth of breast augmentation. They are popular in part because of their ability to change the breast shape without the need for a breast implant.
Breast Lift surgery does not significantly alter the size of your breasts. For women who want their breasts to appear larger, having a breast lift with augmentation may be necessary.
Conversely, some women want less breast tissue, so they may combine breast reduction surgery with lift.
Also, consider your life plans. If you intend to have children in the future, it may be best to delay your surgery since pregnancy and breastfeeding can undo the results. Additionally, a small number of women who have surgery may have difficulty breastfeeding after their surgery.
Your weight and fitness journey also plays a role. The ideal patient is one who has maintained their current weight for an extended period and is at or near their ideal weight. Fluctuations in weight, up or down, can cause the breasts to change.