Surgery to lift and firm the breasts when they have lost firmness due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes or the passage of time. The clinic complements it with laser technology to care for skin quality.
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A breast lift, or mastopexy, is surgery that raises the bust, repositions the areola and reshapes the breast. It is indicated when the breasts sag, which is graded by the position of the nipple relative to the fold under the breast. It can be done alone or combined with implants if more volume is also desired. At the clinic it is supported with laser technology for skin quality. A 2022 Mexican study found the highest satisfaction when a well-indicated lift was performed alone.
The Regnault classification is the most widely used to define the degree of sagging and choose the technique.
| Grade | What it means | Usual approach |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 (mild) | The nipple is level with the fold under the breast | Techniques with shorter scars |
| Grade 2 (moderate) | The nipple is below the fold but above the lowest point of the breast | Lift according to excess skin |
| Grade 3 (severe) | The nipple is at the lowest point of the breast | Lift with greater repositioning |
| Pseudoptosis | The nipple is well positioned but the tissue drops below it | Individual assessment |
Degree of sagging, skin quality, desired volume and expectations.
Lift alone or combined with implants, and the type of incision.
The breast is raised, the areola repositioned and excess skin removed.
Laser technology supports the skin, followed by post-operative checkups.
Patients analyzed in a study by plastic surgeons in Mexico City (Centro Médico ABC and Hospital General de México).
Cirugía Plástica, 2022Patients with a lift alone reported the highest aesthetic satisfaction.
Cirugía Plástica, 2022Patients with lift and augmentation reached that same level; combining techniques is less predictable.
Cirugía Plástica, 2022| Technique | Patients | High satisfaction (≥ 66.6%) |
|---|---|---|
| Lift alone | 75 | 75 (100%) |
| Lift with augmentation | 26 | 16 (62%) |
| Lift with implant exchange | 48 | 17 (35%) |
Source: Cirugía Plástica 2022;32(2):69-81. The complications that varied most by technique were wound opening, asymmetry and seroma.
A breast lift is surgery: the surgical technique is what lifts the bust. The clinic uses laser technology as support for skin quality and recovery.
Intralesional diode lasers show favorable results for skin firmness according to a 2024 systematic review, although most studies focus on the face and neck.
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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons notes that a lift can be combined with augmentation or reduction according to each patient’s needs.
“A breast lift leaves no scars.”
All surgery leaves a scar; the technique aims to make it as discreet as possible.
“Implants are always needed.”
No. In the Mexican study, the highest satisfaction came from a well-indicated lift alone.
“The laser lifts the bust on its own.”
Surgery achieves the lift; the laser supports the skin.
“The result lasts forever.”
Pregnancy, weight changes and age can change the bust over time.
A lift raises and firms the bust; an augmentation adds volume with implants. They can be combined.
The position of the nipple relative to the fold under the breast is assessed using the Regnault classification.
Usually yes; the doctor explains aftercare and when to return to activities.
It depends on the technique and each case; it should be discussed during the assessment.
It becomes visible gradually as swelling decreases.
It supports skin quality and recovery; it does not replace surgery.
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