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Breast Lift

Mastopexy

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AnesthesiaGeneral

Procedure time2–3 hours

Downtime1–2 weeks

ResultsSettle over 3–6 months

Mastopexy

Breast Lift

Raises and reshapes breasts that have lost firmness from ageing, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change.

A breast lift, or mastopexy, raises and reshapes breasts that have lost firmness and begun to sag — from aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change — by removing excess skin and repositioning the tissue and nipple to a higher, more youthful position. It restores a firmer, perkier shape without necessarily changing size.

Where added or restored fullness is also desired, Dr. Marciales can combine a lift with an implant. The goal is a natural, uplifted contour that suits your frame.

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Is It Right for You?

Am I a Candidate?

Good candidates have sagging, deflated, or downward-pointing breasts, nipples that sit below the breast crease, or stretched skin after pregnancy or weight loss. Healthy non-smokers at a stable weight with realistic expectations are ideal.

Sagging or deflated breasts
Nipples that point downward or sit low
Stretched skin after pregnancy or weight loss
A stable weight and good general health
A non-smoker seeking a firmer shape

Why Patients Choose It

The Benefits

Raises and firms sagging breasts
Repositions the nipple to a natural height
Restores a youthful, uplifted contour
Can be combined with an implant for fullness
Long-lasting improvement in shape

What to Expect

The Procedure

Dr. Marciales removes excess skin, reshapes the breast tissue, and repositions the nipple and areola to a natural, higher position, tightening the skin envelope for a firmer contour. The incision pattern — around the areola, and often extending downward — is matched to how much lift is needed.

Where fullness is also wanted, an implant can be placed at the same time. Surgery takes two to three hours under general anesthesia at the accredited facility within New City Medical Plaza.

Before Surgery

How to Prepare

Attend a consultation and complete labs/imaging as advised
Stop smoking and nicotine before surgery
Pause blood thinners and supplements as directed
Arrange a ride home and help for a few days
Have a supportive surgical bra ready
Set up a comfortable recovery space

Healing, Week by Week

Your Recovery Timeline

First week

Expect swelling, soreness, and tightness. You'll wear a supportive bra continuously and rest, avoiding lifting and overhead reaching. Discomfort eases through the week.

Weeks 2–3

Many patients return to desk work and light activity. Continue the support bra and avoid strain and chest exercise.

Weeks 4–6

Activity resumes gradually with clearance. The breasts continue to settle into their lifted shape.

Months 2–6

Swelling resolves, the final shape and position settle, and scars begin the long process of fading.

The Outcome

Your Results

Your breasts look firmer and higher right away, with the final shape settling over three to six months as swelling resolves. Scars fade substantially over the first year but are permanent — a trade Dr. Marciales minimizes with careful technique.

Results are long-lasting, though aging, weight change, and future pregnancy can affect them over time; a stable weight and good support help preserve the lift.

Investment

Cost & Personalized Quote

A breast lift is quoted individually because the amount of lift, and whether an implant is combined, varies. After your consultation you'll receive a clear, written quote.

The degree of lift and incision pattern
Whether an implant is combined
Length of surgery and anesthesia
Accredited-facility, garment, and aftercare costs

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Good to Know

Breast Lift FAQ

What's the difference between a breast lift and augmentation?

A lift raises and reshapes sagging breasts without necessarily adding size; augmentation adds volume with an implant. Many patients combine both — a lift for position and an implant for fullness.

Will a lift change my breast size?

A lift mainly changes shape and position rather than size. If you also want more fullness, an implant can be added; if you want less, some tissue can be reduced.

Will there be scars?

Yes — a lift requires incisions (around the areola and often extending downward). Dr. Marciales minimizes and positions them carefully, and they fade significantly over the first year.

Should I wait until after pregnancy?

If you plan future pregnancies, it's often best to wait, since pregnancy and breastfeeding can stretch the breasts again and affect the result.

How long do results last?

Results are long-lasting, though aging, weight change, and pregnancy can gradually affect them. A stable weight and supportive bras help preserve the lift.

When can I return to work and exercise?

Many return to desk work in one to two weeks; chest and upper-body exercise resumes gradually around four to six weeks with clearance.