Breast uplift

Sagging of the breast is associated with a reduction in the psychological wellbeing of women. This can occur after pregnancy and after gradual weakening of breast tissue support as a result of aging. It can also occur with no predisposing factors in young women as a result of normal breast development.

Mild sagging of the breast can be corrected by inserting a breast implant. In more significant cases a breast uplift operation is necessary. Breast uplift (mastopexy) is an operation that removes the excess skin, lifts the breast upwards and reshapes the breast to give a firmer rounder appearance. The scars that result from the surgery are around the nipple, a vertical scar and a small horizontal scar in the crease under the breast.