What is a breast lift? How is the procedure performed?

Do you want to have a full, balanced, and natural-looking bust to feel more confident in life? Breast lift services are the solution to help you achieve this dream. Not only does a mastopexy improve the shape and size of the breasts, but it also enhances the body’s contours and boosts confidence in daily life. In the article below, Aesthetic Surgery Center provides detailed information about mastopexy services, giving you a comprehensive overview and helping you feel more confident before making a decision.

What is a breast lift?

Breast lift is a cosmetic surgery method that improves the size, shape, and firmness of the breasts, giving the body a fuller and more balanced appearance. This procedure is usually performed primarily through breast implants. Among these, implant-based breast augmentation is the most common method, using silicone implants placed under the breast tissue or chest muscle to increase bust volume.

Beyond aesthetic enhancement, breast surgery also helps address small, flat, sagging, or uneven breasts after childbirth or weight loss. In cases of severe sagging, surgeons may combine the procedure with a breast lift to reshape the breast tissue and nipple position, resulting in firmer, natural-looking breasts that harmonize with the body.

However, this is a medical procedure and should be performed at a reputable aesthetic facility under the supervision of a qualified plastic surgeon to ensure safety and long-lasting results.

Risks / Benefits

In addition to improving body shape and confidence, before undergoing the procedure, you should fully understand the benefits as well as potential risks to make the most informed and suitable choice.

What are the benefits of breast lift?

Breast lift significantly enhances the size and shape of the breasts, giving a fuller, more harmonious, and attractive appearance. This method also helps correct sagging, uneven, or naturally small breasts, boosting a woman’s confidence in social, professional, and personal life. For those who have undergone mastectomy, breast lift plays a special role in restoring body shape and supporting breast augmentation recovery.

What are the risks of breast lift?

Although it delivers high aesthetic results, a breast lift is still a medical procedure and may involve complications such as infection, bleeding, breast augmentation scar, fluid accumulation, or inflammation around the implant. Rare cases may include capsular contracture, implant leakage, rupture, or changes in nipple sensation. Additionally, results may change over time, and some clients may require revision surgery or implant replacement after a certain period.

How much does a breast lift cost?

The cost of a breast lift today is quite flexible, usually ranging from $2,000 to $6,000, depending on various factors. The specific price varies based on the method used, such as implant-based breast augmentation or breast lift surgery, the type of implant, the skill and experience of the surgeon, as well as the reputation, equipment, and safety standards of the clinic.

Typically, large aesthetic hospitals or international facilities charge higher fees due to highly trained surgeons, modern sterile operating rooms, and attentive post-operative care. On the other hand, unusually low prices may carry risks related to implant quality, surgical technique, and post-surgery safety.

In addition to the main surgery cost, clients should also consider extra fees such as consultation, pre-operative tests, medications, post-operative care, and follow-up visits. Therefore, before deciding on a breast lift, it is important to research carefully, compare services, and choose a reputable facility to ensure both aesthetic results and long-term health.

Breast lift procedure

Breast lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure usually performed at large, reputable clinics. The process must strictly follow safe and sterile surgical steps, similar to other plastic surgeries. Typically, the breast lift procedure includes the following basic steps:

• Step 1: Before surgery, you will receive either general anesthesia or local anesthesia, depending on the plan and your health condition.
• Step 2: After anesthesia, the surgeon makes a small incision at the pre-determined location, which can be under the breast fold, around the areola, or in the armpit. This location is chosen based on the type of breast lift, implant size, and individual body characteristics.
• Step 3: The surgeon creates a pocket to place the breast implant in the designated position to form the new breast shape. In some cases, especially in breast lift surgery for severe sagging, the surgeon may remove excess tissue, lift and reshape the breast tissue, and reposition the nipple and areola higher, resulting in firmer and more balanced breasts.
• Step 4: Once the desired shape is achieved, the surgeon closes the incision with cosmetic sutures or absorbable stitches to minimize scarring and support faster recovery.
• Step 5: After surgery, you will be monitored in the recovery room for a few hours and may be discharged the same day or stay overnight depending on your condition. The surgeon will provide instructions for incision care, wearing a compression bra, and scheduling follow-up visits.

How long do breast lifts last?

The results of a breast lift usually last between 10 and 15 years, but this depends on individual factors such as body type, skin elasticity, lifestyle, and post-operative care. Although the results are long-lasting, a mastopexy cannot completely prevent natural aging, so breast shape may change over time.

Some factors affecting the longevity of a breast lift include:

• Skin quality and body type: Good skin elasticity and healthy breast tissue help maintain breast shape for longer.
• Weight changes: Significant weight gain or loss can stretch or loosen the skin, reducing breast firmness.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: These processes stretch breast tissue and skin, which can cause sagging to return. Surgeons usually recommend performing the surgery after completing pregnancy and when no further pregnancies are planned.
• Lifestyle habits: Maintaining a stable weight, wearing proper supportive bras, and avoiding smoking can help prolong the results.

Although a breast lift does not provide permanent results, with proper care and regular follow-ups, the breasts can remain firm, natural, and aesthetically pleasing for many years. After 10–15 years, if the skin has aged or breast tissue has changed significantly, the surgeon may recommend revision or repeat surgery to restore the original shape.

Notes before and after breast lift

Before deciding on a breast lift, you should prepare carefully both physically and mentally to ensure the surgery is safe and achieves the desired results. Here are important notes to remember before and after a breast lift.

Before breast lift surgery, you should:

• Take time for a thorough consultation with your surgeon to discuss your desired breast shape and size suitable for your body.
• Complete pre-operative tests such as blood tests, ECG, or breast ultrasound to assess overall health.
• Stop taking blood-thinning medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamin E, alcohol, and tobacco 1–2 weeks before surgery.
• Prepare mentally by staying relaxed, choosing loose clothing, and arranging for a companion to accompany you on surgery day.
• Maintain a healthy diet, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and water to boost immunity and support better recovery.

After a breast lift, you should pay attention to the following:

• Rest completely for the first 1–2 days, avoid strenuous activities, and do not lift heavy objects to help the incision heal quickly.
• Keep the breast area clean and dry, take medications as prescribed, and do not remove bandages or stitches on your own. Following your surgeon’s instructions is crucial, as it directly affects your aesthetic results.
• During the first 4–6 weeks, wear a specialized compression bra to support the breast shape, reduce swelling, and stabilize the breasts faster.
• Attend follow-up appointments as scheduled so the surgeon can monitor recovery and address any unusual signs promptly.
• Avoid lying on your stomach, exercising, swimming, or massaging the breasts during this period; only perform light activities to prevent complications.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and positive mindset to support recovery and preserve natural, long-lasting breast shape.

Strictly following your surgeon’s pre- and post-operative instructions is key to achieving naturally beautiful, balanced breasts and maintaining long-term results.

Breast lift address in Vietnam

Currently, breast lift surgery services in Vietnam are rapidly developing, but not all clinics can ensure safety, quality, and desired aesthetic results. In this context, you can consider mastopexy services at Aesthetic Surgery Center, a reputable clinic trusted by many clients for its combination of modern technology, experienced surgeons, and an internationally standard surgical environment.

One of the key strengths of Aesthetic Surgery Center is its team of plastic surgeons with many years of experience and numerous successful breast lift cases. Before each surgery, the surgeons provide detailed consultations on the appropriate breast size, shape, and method to ensure results that are both safe and natural.

Aesthetic Surgery Center emphasizes the use of advanced technology, including 3D imaging to determine breast shape and high-quality implants from reputable brands with good biocompatibility. This minimizes complications such as capsular contracture and helps create firm, full, and harmonious breasts.

The facility and environment at Aesthetic Surgery Center also contribute to a distinctive experience that keeps clients returning. The breast lift operating rooms meet Ministry of Health standards, with strict control over sterility, lighting, temperature, and humidity, complemented by fully equipped recovery rooms to ensure comfort and peace of mind throughout the procedure. Every step, from pre-operative health checks to post-operative care, is closely monitored to reduce risks and optimize results.

Thanks to the strengths mentioned above, Aesthetic Surgery Center has become a trusted choice for many clients. It is an ideal destination for women to safely and effectively enhance their breasts, achieving confidence, balance, and long-lasting natural beauty.

Breast lift before and after

Below are some before-and-after images of clients who underwent breast lift at Aesthetic Surgery Center, showing significant changes in breast shape, size, firmness, and elasticity.

With the information above, you now have a better understanding of breast lift services, making your beauty journey easier and smoother. Aesthetic Surgery Center hopes this knowledge helps you feel more confident in making decisions, choosing the right procedure and clinic, and safely and effectively enhancing your breasts for long-lasting results.