Restore a more youthful breast position and shape with mastopexy surgery performed by Dr. Brent Howley in Moncton, New Brunswick.
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Factors such as gravity, aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and significant weight changes can cause breasts to lose their youthful shape and firmness. Mastopexy addresses these concerns by removing excess skin, tightening breast tissue, and repositioning the nipple and areola to a more youthful height.
Breast ptosis (sagging) can occur due to several factors:
Dr. Howley uses various mastopexy techniques depending on the degree of sagging and your desired outcome:
Ideal for significant sagging, this technique involves incisions around the areola, vertically down to the breast crease, and along the crease itself. It provides the most dramatic lifting results.
For moderate sagging, incisions are made around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease. This technique offers excellent lifting with less scarring than the anchor lift.
Best for mild sagging, this technique uses a single incision around the areola, resulting in minimal visible scarring.
Many patients choose to combine their breast lift with breast augmentation to restore lost volume while achieving a lifted appearance. This combination procedure addresses both position and size concerns in a single surgery.
Most patients return to light activities within 1-2 weeks. A supportive surgical bra should be worn for several weeks. Final results become apparent as swelling subsides over 3-6 months, revealing firmer, more youthful-looking breasts.
While a breast lift cannot stop the natural aging process, results are long-lasting. Maintaining a stable weight and wearing supportive bras can help preserve your results for many years.
A breast lift primarily addresses position and shape rather than size. Your breasts may appear slightly smaller after surgery due to the removal of excess skin and the more compact shape. If you desire larger breasts, we can combine the lift with augmentation.
Scarring is inevitable with any breast lift, but Dr. Howley uses techniques to minimize visibility. Scars typically fade significantly over 12-18 months and can often be concealed by bras and swimwear.
Many women can breastfeed after a breast lift, though this depends on the technique used. Dr. Howley takes care to preserve the milk ducts and nerve supply to the nipple whenever possible.
Results are long-lasting, though natural aging continues. Factors like significant weight changes, pregnancy, and gravity will affect your breasts over time. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve results.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals with Dr. Howley.