Mastopexy, or breast lift, is a procedure to lift the breast and reposition the nipple. By removing excess, stretched out skin, reshaping the breast tissue, and raising the nipple & areola into a more forward position, Dr. Michael K. Kim, Board-Certfied Plastic Surgeon, can create a more youthful breast contour. Stretched, large areolae can also be reduced during breast lift surgery, creating an overall better proportioned, natural looking breast. Some women will benefit from an simultaneous breast augmentation with implants due to loss of breast volume over the years. Multiple techniques exist that can fulfil your goals with minimal scarring.

In general terms, there are a few common types of breast lift, or mastopexy, and they all have their role in breasts with differing needs. The choice of breast lift technique depends on the degree of breast sagging or ptosis, the patient’s goals, and Dr. Michael K. Kim’s recommendation based on his evaluation. More extensive lifts like the anchor lift are used for women with significant sagging, while less invasive options like the crescent or peri-areolar lifts are suitable for mild cases.

For patients who require more volume as well as lift, then the augmentation mastopexy (breast lift with implants), is the operation of choice. If less volume is desired, then the lift can be performed in association with a breast reduction.