As with any surgery, there are risks involved. Some possible risks associated with mastopexy are scars and delayed wound healing. If a breast augmentation is done in conjunction with the breast lift, then there are additional risks involved. (Please refer to the section on Breast Augmentation for more details.) Our surgeons will fully present the risks and complications to you during your consultation. Having a qualified plastic surgeon perform your surgery minimizes the likelihood of complications.

If you are considering having more children, our doctors recommend that you wait until afterwards to have mastopexy. Pregnancy will likely offset the effects of surgery by stretching out the skin again causing sagging (ptosis).

If you do become pregnant, the procedure should not affect your ability to nurse since the milk ducts and nipples will be left intact.

Our surgeons will move the nipple and areola higher during the procedure, to a natural position, approximately even with the crease beneath the breast.

Weight fluctuations, age, future pregnancies and gravity will cause breasts to begin to sag over time. Women who have chosen to have implants as well as a breast lift may have longer lasting results.

The scars are always permanent, although they'll be covered by your bra or swimsuit. As with most scars, they will fade and become much less noticeable over time.