Breast Ptosis is the medical term for sagging of the breasts, and specifically refers to when the loss of elasticity in the breast tissue causes the breasts to sag significantly enough to alter the areola and nipple location in relation to the breast crease.

Candidates for a Breast Lift

Factors that can cause or exacerbate the symptoms of Breast Ptosis include: the aging process, pregnancy, gravity, breast feeding, genetics, and substantial weight gain or weight loss.

Breast Lift Surgery (Mastopexy) is performed to treat and correct the breast sagging associated with the condition of Breast Ptosis. During a Breast Lift procedure, excess skin is removed and the remaining breast tissue is tightened, in order to create a more supportive structure for the newly lifted, firm breasts. In addition to resolving the aesthetic issue of sagging breasts, Mastopexy procedures are also performed to address other breast-related concerns, such as: different size breasts (breast asymmetry), stretched skin in the breast region, downward pointing nipples, and enlarged or asymmetrical areolas.
 

About the Procedure

There are a variety of surgical techniques that can be utilized during your Mastopexy procedure, including:

• Crescent Lift (Nipple lift): performed when patients suffer from mild ptosis, and entails the removal of a crescent-shaped piece of tissue above the areola, followed by the repositioning of the areola to a more aesthetically pleasing location
• Benelli Breast Lift (Donut mastopexy): best suited for patients with mild to moderate breast ptosis, and entails the excision of a donut-shaped piece of tissue from around the areola, followed by the re-attachment of the remaining tissue to the areola
• Vertical Breast Lift (Lollipop breast lift): ideal for patients suffering from a moderate degree of ptosis, and entails a technique similar to that of the Benelli lift, but with an additional incision that runs vertically from beneath the areola down to the breast crease
• Full Breast Lift (“Anchor lift” or “Inverted-T lift”): optimal choice for patients presenting with severe cases of breast ptosis, and entails an anchor-shaped incision that runs from the base of the areola to the bottom of the breast, followed by the excision of a crescent-shaped piece of skin from where the breast meets the rib cage, and lastly, the re-positioning of the nipple to a more aesthetically appropriate position