Breast Lift

About Breast Lift

Mastopexy, commonly known as breast lift surgery, is a procedure that uplifts and rejuvenates sagging breasts. It addresses loose skin, lowered nipple position, and a flatter upper-pole shape, restoring a firmer, more youthful contour. Many of our Lucknow patients consider mastopexy after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or significant weight loss, and a smaller group after natural ageing-related changes. The procedure does not significantly change breast size on its own; it focuses on shape and position.

Breast sagging, medically known as ptosis, can result from ageing, gravity, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, and heredity. Severity is graded from mild (grade 1) through severe (grade 3), depending on how far the nipple has moved relative to the breast crease. The grade affects the chosen incision pattern: minimal-scar techniques work for mild ptosis, while moderate or severe sagging needs more extensive lift patterns to reposition tissue securely.

Suitable candidates are healthy adults at or near a stable weight, non-smokers (or willing to stop), and ideally have completed their family. Mastopexy alone does not increase or decrease breast size; if you also want a fuller breast, it can be combined with breast augmentation, and if you want a smaller breast, with breast reduction. Dr. Agarwal will guide you through the journey, examine your anatomy, discuss expectations, and share an itemised written estimate.

Proper preparation is crucial. Before surgery, you complete blood tests, an anaesthetic check-up, and stop smoking and any blood-thinning medications as advised. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia. Loose skin is removed, the nipple-areolar complex is repositioned higher, and the breast tissue is reshaped to give a firmer, lifted appearance. Operating time is around two to three hours, and most patients stay one night for monitored recovery.

Recovery is steady but predictable. A surgical bra is worn for several weeks. Walking starts the same evening, desk work resumes in seven to ten days, and gym training is deferred for around six weeks. Final breast tightening surgery shape and scar maturation continue over six to twelve months. Long-term outcome depends on stable weight, future pregnancies, and supportive bras during exercise; significant changes can affect the long-term contour.

What to expect

• Examination of breast shape, ptosis grade, and skin tone
• Plan with or without augmentation or reduction
• Incision pattern selected based on ptosis severity
• General anaesthesia in a fully equipped theatre
• Surgical bra fitted before discharge
• One-night stay in most cases
• Photographs and an itemised written estimate

Recovery

• Walking the same evening; desk work in 7 to 10 days
• Surgical bra worn for 6 to 8 weeks
• Avoid heavy lifting and gym training for 6 weeks
• Mild bruising and swelling settle over 2 to 3 weeks
• Stitches mostly absorbable; scar care from week 2
• Scar maturation over 6 to 12 months