{"id":3284,"date":"2016-06-26T22:57:54","date_gmt":"2016-06-26T20:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interactiveaestheticfellowship.com\/en\/mastopexia-elevacion-del-pecho\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T00:37:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T22:37:37","slug":"mastopexy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drmarcoromeo.com\/en\/mastopexy\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastopexy \u2013 For Firmer, Rounder Breasts"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_column_placement=”middle” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_color=”” rt_bg_overlay_color=””][vc_single_image image=”6688″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”bottom-to-top”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_custom_heading text=”What Is a Mastopexy or Breast Lift?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]A mastopexy is a surgical procedure that lifts sagging, slack and deflated breasts. The main aim of the surgery is to raise the breasts, areolas and nipples and to reshape the breast tissue, achieving harmony of shape, size and position. It is also known as a breast lift, breast pexy or breast uplift.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”]

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2-3 hours<\/h2>\n

Surgery Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

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General<\/h2>\n

Anesthesia<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Periareolar, vertical or inverted T<\/h2>\n

Scar<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_custom_heading text=”Am I a Good Candidate?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Ideal candidates for a mastopexy usually share the following characteristics:[\/vc_column_text]
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  • Sagging, slack and\/or deflated breasts.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Unhappy with the appearance of their breasts.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Stable weight.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Emotionally mature.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • In good health.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Non-smokers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]
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    <\/i> - A mastopexy is ideally performed once you no longer wish to have children. Pregnancy and significant weight changes can compromise the result of the surgery.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\r\n
    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs” rt_bg_color=”” rt_bg_overlay_color=””][rt_heading style=”style-1″ size=”h2″ font_color_type=”” punchline=””]Results of a Mastopexy Without Implants[\/rt_heading][vc_column_text][s201_bai id=”2″][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs” rt_bg_color=”” rt_bg_overlay_color=””][rt_heading style=”style-1″ size=”h2″ font_color_type=”” punchline=””]Results of a Mastopexy With Implants[\/rt_heading][vc_column_text][s201_bai id=”1″][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_custom_heading text=”Types of Mastopexy” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”]
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    • Mastopexy Without Silicone Implants<\/u>: ideal for women with enough breast gland who do not wish to increase breast size. It lifts the sagging breast and reshapes the existing tissue for a firm, rounder and natural result. It can be combined with autologous fat injections to add a little volume and enhance the cleavage.<\/li>\n
    • Mastopexy With Silicone Implants<\/u>: ideal for women with sagging breasts that have little volume and look deflated. The surgery lifts the breasts and, at the same time, increases their volume by placing silicone implants.<\/li>\n
    • Mastopexy With Breast Reduction<\/u>: reduces overly large breasts (gigantomastia) and corrects ptosis. Mainly indicated for women with large breasts who experience problems such as back, neck and shoulder pain, skin irritation and discomfort during some daily routines.<\/li>\n
    • Mastopexy With Asymmetry Correction<\/u>: correcting breast asymmetry may call for techniques as simple as using implants of different sizes, or for more complex ones such as various types of mastopexy, breast tissue remodeling or reducing the size of one breast. Every case is different and each breast requires its own tailored treatment. It is indicated for women with one or both breasts sagging and with noticeable differences that cause discomfort and undermine their self-confidence.<\/li>\n
    • Mastopexy After Implant Removal or Replacement<\/u>: removing or replacing implants may become necessary after several years. In both cases the plastic surgeon has to calculate the exact measurements to lift the breast and adapt it to its new proportions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_custom_heading text=”How a Mastopexy Is Performed” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]Before starting the mastopexy, the plastic surgeon marks the lines where the incisions will lie \u2013 around the areola, a vertical line from the areola to the inframammary fold and a horizontal line along the fold. Once the patient is under anesthesia, the excess skin is removed and the breast gland is reshaped into a higher position. If the patient has little breast tissue or has lost a great deal of volume, silicone implants and\/or fat grafting can be added. The incisions are closed with internal, absorbable sutures for a discreet scar, with no stitches to remove.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_custom_heading text=”Scars After a Mastopexy” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_shadows=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_column_shadow=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]The type of scar depends on several factors: the degree of ptosis, the amount of excess skin, the amount of fatty and glandular tissue and whether or not the patient wants silicone implants. The most common scars are:<\/p>\n