A breast lift, or mastopexy, is performed to restore a youthful shape to breasts and correct sagging caused by weight loss, pregnancy, loss of the skin’s natural elasticity, or simply the effects of gravity. A breast lift can also reduce areolar size (the dark skin surrounding the nipple), and it can be combined with breast augmentation (mammoplasty) for added breast volume and firmness. A breast lift is appropriate for any size breast, but results last longest when the breasts are originally small and sagging.
