Breast Lift

A breast lift (mastopexy) is recommended for women whose breasts have sagged and stretched over the years. It is performed on younger women to correct inherited abnormalities in one or both breasts. A good candidate for a breast lift has breasts that are not overly large. The breasts are pendulous rather than round, and the nipples point down. The procedure focuses on raising the nipple to a more youthful position, while removing excess skin, tightening and shaping the breasts. Breast lifts can be performed in conjunction with an augmentation to restore fullness that may have been lost. The most common procedure involves three incisions: one made around the areola (the darker pigmented skin surrounding the nipple), one running from the areola down to where the curve of the breast meets the torso, and one following that curve along the base of the breast. Click herefor a diagram of the incision.

However, modifications can be made as to which incisions are made depending on whether the patient is a good candidate for such alterations. A breast lift takes two to three hours and is an outpatient procedure. Patients can expect to be out of work for one to two weeks or more depending on the physical demands of their job and natural speed of recovery.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see before and after pictures of breast lifts performed by Dr. Cummins.

Answers to frequently asked questions:

What About Breast Feeding?

Breast feeding is possible after the mastopexy.

Will I lose feeling?

There should be no loss of feeling involved because the nipple remains attached to its attendant tissues during the surgery.

Will there be scars?

There will be permanent scars, but they will fade over time. The scars are in such a location that they are concealed by a bra or bathing suit.