Breast Reshaping, Mastopexy or Breast Lift

Breast lift, performed by a Specialist Cosmetic Surgeon, is a safe procedure that delivers natural results. The breast lift specialist will work meticulously on the shape of your bust. Dr Weiss, specialist in cosmetic breast surgery in Paris (Hauts-de-Seine), invites you to discover the answers to the main questions about breast lift.

Breast ptosis is defined by a change in breast shape due to skin laxity and downward displacement of the entire breast, areola and glandular mass.

This visually creates the impression of breasts with a large surface area, long and flat. The upper portion is empty, with all the gland displaced below the inframammary fold.

Breast ptosis is caused by two phenomena: first, the skin enveloping the breasts becomes increasingly stretched with age, weight fluctuations or pregnancies.

The mammary gland enveloped by the skin changes volume; the breasts empty, as after breastfeeding where volume is reduced, or after significant weight loss.

These two phenomena can coexist and cause an incompatibility between the gland (breast volume) and its covering (the skin). This results in sagging breasts that lose their shape and thus negatively affect a woman's femininity.

The degree of breast ptosis is evaluated using a grading system. In rare cases, ptosis can accompany a woman throughout her life, from puberty; this is congenital and most often hereditary ptosis.

Breast ptosis is caused by two phenomena: first, the skin enveloping the breasts becomes increasingly stretched with age, weight fluctuations or pregnancies.

The mammary gland changes volume; the breasts empty, as after breastfeeding or after significant weight loss.

These two phenomena can coexist and cause an incompatibility between the gland and the skin envelope. This results in sagging breasts that lose their shape and negatively affect a woman's femininity.

The degree of breast ptosis is evaluated using a grading system. In rare cases, ptosis can be present from puberty as a congenital and hereditary condition.

Multi-factorial skin laxity causes include:

• hormonal changes,
• loss of skin tone with age,
• significant weight fluctuations,
• pregnancy ("mommy makeover"),

The most common motivations for breast lift are disharmony between body and breast volume, flat cleavage, downward-pointing nipples, displacement of breast volume below the inframammary folds, and skin laxity.

Breast ptosis causes women significant feelings of unease, reluctance to have intimate contact, difficulty in clothing choices, and represents a major obstacle to fulfilment.

Breast lift or ptosis correction lifts sagging breasts and reshapes the bust, making it much more attractive.

Breast lift harmonises your body with breasts that are no longer suited to your figure.

Sometimes, in cases of mild skin distension with empty breasts, breast augmentation alone can achieve very good results (with far fewer scars).

Breast lift allows you to turn back the clock and regain a bust harmonious with your body.

Breast lift is also called breast rejuvenation.

Dr Weiss, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon specialising in breast lift in Paris, will guide you to find the best solution adapted to your needs.

The procedure aims to reshape and lift the breasts.

Breast lift is a well-established, widespread procedure that allows operated women to regain confidence whilst having a very significant impact on their intimate life.

It is a very rewarding procedure as it restores femininity and contributes to personal fulfilment.

Modern techniques allow for natural, harmonious and long-lasting results. Breast lift surgery is truly bespoke surgery. Mastopexy is considered a relatively light procedure.

The procedure involves accessing the mammary gland through incisions created by the surgeon, reshaping the mammary gland, redraping and removing excess skin, and repositioning the areola at the correct level. The mammary gland is reshaped and concentrated.

During the procedure, Dr Weiss can reduce the areolar surface according to the patient's wishes.

• If you have sagging breasts and are satisfied with the volume in your bra, then a breast ptosis correction (mastopexy / breast lift) is the right choice.
• If you have sagging breasts but the volume does not satisfy you, the breast lift will be combined with breast augmentation with implants.
• If you have sagging breasts and find the volume moderately excessive, the breast lift will be combined with a small gland reduction.

Breast ptosis correction does not interfere with routine breast cancer screening.

It does not increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

Important
Dr Weiss personally operates on both sides using proven surgical techniques

The effects of breast lift