Breast Lift

Restore the appearance of your breasts
  • Anesthesia:
    General
  • Duration:
    1.5 to 2.5 hours
  • Pain level:
    3/10
  • Recovery time:
    7 to 14 days
  • Resuming physical activities:
    4 to 6 weeks

Mastopexy (or breast lift) at Phi Plastic Surgery is a surgical procedure to tighten the skin and reposition the breast areola and nipple to their original position. It is performed under general anesthesia.

Breast position and shape is affected by aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding and weight loss. As such, your breasts may gradually descend (also referred to as breast ptosis) with time. A breast lift may be performed to reposition breast tissue and to correct ptosis. The nipple is repositioned on the chest, which can help restore a more youthful appearance of the breast.

This is a purely aesthetic procedure and, therefore, not covered by the RAMQ. This can be combined with other breast procedures, such as breast augmentation via implants or lipofilling.

Patients who are good candidates for this procedure:

  • Healthy weight
  • No significant medical problems
  • Non-smokers
  • Not on blood thinners
  • Droopy breasts
  • Are happy with the size of their breasts

Patients who are poor candidates for this procedure:

  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Significant medical problems
  • Taking blood thinners
  • Droopy and heavy breasts
  • Want to significantly change the size of their breasts (to increase your breast size, see lift-augmentation, for decreasing your breast size, see breast reduction)

Are you a good candidate?

Our Self-Evaluation Quiz can help you decide if a breast lift is the proper procedure for you.

Techniques for Breast Lift

The breast lift scar depends on how much skin needs to be removed. This can be limited to around the areola via a lollipop incision or by using an anchor incision (left to right). During your consultation, Dr. Gdalevitch will determine which technique will give you the best results. In some cases, a combination of a lift and augmentation can be performed to both enhance breast volume, as well as reshape and reposition the breasts.

  1. Lollipop incision – Incisions are made around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease. This technique is best suited for women with moderate breast sag.
  2. Anchor incision – An incision is made around the areola with incisions leading vertically down to the breast crease and horizontally along the breast crease fold. This technique is ideal for women who experience moderate to severe forms of breast ptosis (sagging).
 Vertical Lift Anchor Lift LollipopAnchor

Discover the procedure through live surgeries

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Breast lift presentation

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Breast Lift with Small Reduction

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Consent for Breast lift

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Pre op instructions for Breast lift

At Phi Plastic Surgery, we believe that a beautiful body can take many shapes and sizes. The Phi philosophy centers on respecting your body's proportions and helping you let your inner beauty shine.

We offer our patients the best, most advanced techniques to help them achieve their aesthetic goals.

Pre-op & post-op instructions

These pre-surgical and post-surgical instructions are provided as essential services for you. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure optimum results. If there are instructions that need to be clarified, please feel free to contact our office as soon as possible. If some instructions are not followed, your surgery could be delayed if deemed necessary by your surgeon.

Pre-op INSTRUCTIONS

ONE MONTH before your surgery

THREE WEEKS before your surgery

TWO WEEKS before your surgery

SEVEN DAYS before your surgery

The day BEFORE your surgery

YOUR SURGERY DAY

post-op instructions

When you get home

The first day following surgery

Healing and follow up

Your results

Recovery from a breast lift generally consists of taking pain medication for 48 hours after surgery. Your breasts will not be fully healed for 4-8 weeks after surgery, during which time you will need to avoid strenuous activity like exercise.

A breast lift will help you obtain a more youthful breast shape and will accomplish the following:

  • Reduce excess skin and create a firmer look and feel
  • Position the breasts higher on the chest
  • Raise the nipple to a higher position
  • Increase self-confidence that comes with a restored breast shape and position

The result is a rejuvenated, firmer breast that is aesthetically pleasing.

View most frequently asked questions

Am I a good candidate for a breast lift?

How do I know if I need a breast lift or an augmentation?

What do breast lift scars look like?

Am I going to lose sensation in my nipples?

How much does the procedure cost?

Mastopexy (breast lift)

starting at $11,000

For a more beautiful and proportional you!

φ Phi is the Greek symbol that indicates the golden ratio, a ratio that is synonymous with beauty.

Dr. Perry Gdalevitch offers a unique approach that involves applying the principles of perfect proportions (phi) to help you achieve your aesthetic and reconstructive goals.

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