The primary goal of mastopexy is to lift and firm the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. Since, in addition to skin, fat and glandular tissue may be removed during breast lift surgery, the procedure begs the question of whether surgery will change a patient’s breast size. In general, a breast lift does not significantly alter volume. That said, mastopexy can…

The main difference between a breast lift and breast reduction is that each procedure has its own specific goals. A breast lift is primarily performed to eliminate drooping, or ptosis, and reshape the breast tissue to achieve a firmer, rounder, and “perkier” appearance. In contrast, breast reduction aims to make the breasts smaller, lighter, and more proportional to a patient’s body frame. This involves removing…

For most women, the loss of a youthful breast shape stands out among the myriad of aesthetic changes caused by the natural aging process. While advancing age can catalyze many transitions in the appearance of the face, skin, and body, changing hormone levels during this stage of life often notably affect the breasts in particular. According to the National Health Institute, the breast-related aesthetic changes…

Breast ptosis, or the stretching and drooping of breast tissue, is a concern faced by most women as they grow older and begin to lose the youthful, shapely contours of their breasts. This can be exacerbated by factors that range from genetics, weight fluctuation, and breastfeeding to unprotected sun exposure and smoking. While the development of breast sag is completely natural, many women seek out…

While breast augmentation remains the most popular plastic surgery procedure performed on women, breast lift procedures are actually increasing in popularity at a faster rate. Recent statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) showed a 70% increase in breast lift procedures since 2000, while breast augmentation procedures have only increased by approximately 37%. According to the ASPS, more than 90,000 breast lifts…