{"id":18227,"date":"2026-10-14T21:50:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drfernandezblanco.com\/?p=18227"},"modified":"2026-10-14T23:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T21:18:26","slug":"breast-lift-periareolar-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drfernandezblanco.com\/en\/breast-lift-periareolar-technique\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast lift: procedure and postoperative care"},"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” background_hoaver_color_opacity=”1″ colaumn_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Mastopexy, or breast lift, is a surgery performed to correct breast sagging (ptosis), without this meaning a reduction in size. Women with breast ptosis<\/a> have an excess of skin compared to the underlying breast volume. Breast sagging<\/a> is independent of breast volume.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Breast lift procedure<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A breast lift is a simple procedure. Generally, the operation lasts an average of two to three hours, but this varies depending on the technique employed, the anesthesia used and the laxity of the breasts. It should also be noted that mastopexy may include other surgeries such as reduction<\/a>, augmentation<\/a> or complete breast reconstruction<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The incisions<\/strong> are made along the natural lines of the breast and around the areola. A keyhole-shaped incision is also made above the areola to define the new position of the nipple. Next, the skin is removed from the lower section of the breast. Finally, the nipple and areola are moved to a higher position and the incisions are closed with stitches. If it is necessary to leave a drain, it will be removed the following day.<\/p>\n

In most cases, mastopexy<\/a> is performed on an outpatient basis, but there may be cases in which the patient needs to stay in hospital for one or two days.<\/p>\n