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Breast Lift Surgery in Dubai:

Combat Sagging and Restore Shape with This Popular Solution

Breast lift surgery—also known as mastopexy—is a highly sought-after procedure among women who are unhappy with sagging or drooping breasts. 

Many women consider this surgery after pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight loss, or simply as a result of aging, which can cause the breasts to lose their youthful firmness and shape. Common complaints include loss of upper breast fullness, stretched areolas, and an overall deflated appearance that doesn’t match their desired body image.

How Is Breast Lift Surgery Performed?

A breast lift involves removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding breast
tissue to create a more uplifted and youthful breast contour.

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During the procedure, the surgeon makes incisions based on the amount of lifting
needed—these might be around the areola (periareolar), down to the breast crease
(vertical incision), or even along the breast fold (anchor-shaped incision for
significant lifts).

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The nipple and areola are then repositioned to a higher, more natural location,
and the breast is reshaped by removing sagging skin and tightening the tissues. In
some cases, the areola size is also reduced for better proportion.

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While breast lift surgery alone doesn’t add volume, many women choose to combine it with breast augmentation (using breast implants) to restore fullness and create a more rounded breast shape.

Before and After

Results and Benefits: Confidence and Natural Shape Restored

After a breast lift, patients typically notice a significant improvement in the position, firmness, and shape of their breasts. Their breasts feel perkier and more youthful,
and the overall body proportion is enhanced.

Many women find they no longer need to rely on push-up bras, special support bras, or strategic clothing to hide sagging or deflated-looking breasts. Instead, they feel more confident in fitted tops, dresses, and swimwear, embracing a naturally lifted and rejuvenated breast profile.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is a breast lift and why is it performed?
A breast lift reshapes and elevates the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening tissue. It addresses issues like sagging, low nipple position, and loss of firmness due to factors like ageing, pregnancy, or weight changes.
Common options include crescent (minimal lift), periareolar (donut), vertical (lollipop), and anchor (inverted T). Technique depends on degree of sagging, breast size, and desired outcome.
Surgery typically lasts 1 to 3 hours under general anesthesia. Additional procedures, like implants, may extend the time. Recovery usually begins the same day or next morning.
Mild swelling and discomfort are common for 1–2 weeks. Most patients return to work in that timeframe. Healing continues over 6–12 weeks, including scar maturation and full softening of breast tissue.
Yes, but scarring is minimized based on technique. Incisions are placed within natural creases or around the areola. Scars fade significantly over time and can be concealed under clothing or swimwear.
Results are long-lasting—often over 10 years—if weight is stable and lifestyle consistent. Ageing and gravity may slowly affect firmness over time.
Yes. Combining a lift with implants or fat grafting enhances volume while repositioning sagging breasts. This “augmentation‑mastopexy” approach yields both lift and fullness in a single procedure.
Many patients retain breastfeeding ability, especially when incisions avoid the nipple area. However, it’s best to wait until after completing childbearing for more predictable results.
Assess your nipples’ position: if they sit below the breast crease or point downward, it suggests sagging (ptosis). A non-visual test—such as placing a sheet of paper under the breast—can help determine need. True candidates have noticeable droop, no matter their breast size.
Non‑surgical solutions like laser skin tightening, fillers, or thread lifts may offer mild improvement. However, they cannot remove excess skin or reposition breast tissue. Only a surgical mastopexy can provide long‑term lifting results.

Combining a lift with implants is a common and safe approach known as augmentation‑mastopexy. When performed by experienced surgeons, it delivers both contour and volume, with a single recovery period, although it is a more complex operation.
Dr Bain will discuss this with you if it is an appropriate choice for you.

Yes. A breast lift can correct mild asymmetry by reshaping tissue or adjusting nipple position. In some cases, combining with implants or a lift on one side may be recommended for the best balance.
A lift primarily reshapes and elevates, not enlarges. In fact, breasts may seem slightly smaller post-lift due to skin tightening. If increased volume is desired, implants can be added during surgery.
Techniques vary: crescent (around areola), periareolar (donut), vertical (lollipop), and anchor (inverted T). The smaller the sag, the less extensive the incision. A skilled surgeon chooses orientation that blends with natural contours in the breast.
A breast lift is typically performed under general anesthesia. Pain is expected but manageable with short-term medications. Most discomfort fades within a few days; light mobility is encouraged early to support healing.

LOCATION

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Al Barsha South
Dubai, U.A.E.

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