{"id":13291,"date":"2017-09-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drfernandezblanco.com\/mastopexia-o-pexia-mamaria\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T22:53:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:53:57","slug":"mastopexy-or-breast-lift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drfernandezblanco.com\/en\/mastopexy-or-breast-lift\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastopexy or Breast Lift"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The breasts<\/strong> are supported by skin and ligaments, which, due to the passage of time, weight fluctuations, or as a result of pregnancy and breastfeeding, gradually lose firmness, resulting in sagging breasts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Also known as breast ptosis<\/strong><\/a>, it can only be reversed through surgery (mastopexy<\/strong><\/a>) if firmness is to be restored.<\/p>\n

Mastopexy<\/strong> is also indicated in cases of severe asymmetry, malformations, or breast reconstruction.<\/p>\n

Breast Lift Treatment<\/h2>\n

The treatment varies<\/strong> depending on the condition of the breasts. In the initial stage, it’s common to notice volume loss in the upper part of the breast, although the lower pole also begins to sag, especially if the breast is large. Along with the breast, the areola also drops. Both breast weight and skin type determine the degree of sagging.<\/p>\n

Depending on the case, the following procedures may be performed:<\/p>\n

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  1. Mastopexy with implants<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Mastopexy without implants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The position of the areola is what determines whether a lift (mastopexy<\/strong>) is necessary, and the surgeon will recommend the best approach based on the degree of ptosis.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/7G-2NKYufSU” align=”center”][vc_column_text]In mastopexy<\/strong>, it’s not advisable to insert an implant that is too large, as this increases the risk of future sagging.<\/p>\n

    Scars<\/h3>\n

    Scarring will depend on the individual case and the amount of skin that needs to be removed. The possible types include:<\/p>\n