Breast Lift Surgery Information: Questions from Actual Patients Posted By : Daniel Beasley

State of the art technology has progressed to the point that cosmetic surgery is no longer something to dread or be feared. Thousands upon thousands of women each year choose to undergo breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy, using either breast implants, or simple series of incisions. Both methods have their plus and minus balance points, and as a result, many women have a lot of unanswered questions. Here, we address the most frequently asked questions concerning breast lift surgery.



I’m in my thirties and the mother of three children. I noticed after my last child stopped breastfeeding that my breasts were sagging and full of stretch marks. My question is really twofold: First, am I too young for this type of surgery? I hope not because I believe it would really help me. Secondly, will I be able to breastfeed if I have another child?



What well-thought out and very valid questions you’ve presented. First, although young adults are cautioned to reconsider, you are in the age group that benefits most from this cosmetic surgical procedure. Many women who have given birth to multiple children and have breastfed have the same question. The plain and simple truth is that if you were able to breastfeed before the mastopexy, you might be able to breastfeed after the procedure as well, though that will depend on the nature of the surgery. It is important to speak with your cosmetic surgeon about this particular issue so you know for sure.



My girlfriend had a breast lift procedure done about a year ago and it changed her whole attitude it seems. I’m considering it now and I’m just wondering what’s really involved?



Good question! In breast lift surgery, you really have two procedures to choose from. You can choose to have either saline implants or silicone implants inserted just on top of the underlying muscle tissue, or you can choose what’s called “fixation”, using no implants. Both are designed to provide results unique to the individual. While implants do lift the breast, fixation both lifts and firms both the breast and nipple. These choices can be made during candid talks with your physician during your first consultation.



What is the cost of a breast lift, and will insurance cover it?



Thank you for asking! Generally speaking, this is what’s known as an “elective procedure”, and unless it’s part of a reconstructive process, insurance many times does not cover it. The price of a mastopexy varies by locale, but typically starts at about $8,000 and goes from there.

Plastic surgery performed by an experienced professional can be a life-changing experience. Procedures such as breast lift surgery and liposuction can produce dramatic results. Consult a Delaware plastic surgery center for further information about breast augmentation procedures.