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Breast lift with implants · Augmentation mastopexy

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A breast lift with implants raises and reshapes the breast and adds volume in the same operation. It is for breasts that have both lost fullness and dropped.

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Last reviewed October 2026

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London · United Kingdom
iQonic Aesthetics
Breast uplift and augmentation, including a Preservé lift performed awake under local anaesthetic.
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London · United Kingdom

iQonic Aesthetics

Breast uplift and augmentation, including a Preservé lift performed awake under local anaesthetic.

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How to choose a surgeon for a breast lift with implants

Board certification is the starting point. The details below are worth weighing carefully when you're choosing the surgeon who's right for your goals.

Here's what to look for before you decide:

A good surgeon tells you whether you need a lift at all.

Some breasts need volume, some need lifting, and some need both. A surgeon worth trusting explains which describes you, and why an implant alone (or a lift alone) would not give the shape you want. Being told the honest answer, rather than the appealing one, is the signal.

The implant and the lift are planned as one.

Implant size, type, and placement have to suit the skin and tissue that remain once the lift is done. Ask how the surgeon balances the two, and whether a smaller implant or a different approach would give a more stable result in your case.

The best surgeons are honest about one operation versus two.

Many lifts with implants are done in a single operation, but for some people a surgeon may recommend doing the lift and the implant separately. A surgeon who explains which applies to you, and why, respects your ability to decide with full information.

Transparency about your plan and expectations is non-negotiable.

Your surgeon should be comfortable documenting the incision pattern, the implant type, size, and placement, the expected scar position, and what recovery looks like week by week, and sharing that with you in writing.

Before your consultation, prepare this question

“Do I really need both a lift and an implant, and can you do them safely in one operation in my case?”

A surgeon who answers directly, rather than deflecting, is one who puts your outcome above the booking.

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About the treatment

About breast lift with implants

An augmentation mastopexy combines two operations: a breast lift (mastopexy), which removes excess skin and raises the breast and nipple, and a breast augmentation, which adds volume with an implant.

A lift on its own changes position, not size, and an implant on its own adds volume but does not correct sagging skin. Combining them addresses both at once: the lift sets the breast's new position and shape, and the implant restores fullness, particularly in the upper breast.

It is often considered after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or the natural effects of time, when the breasts have both emptied and dropped.

What is an augmentation mastopexy?

An augmentation mastopexy combines a breast lift, which removes excess skin and raises the breast and nipple, with a breast augmentation, which adds volume with an implant.

A lift on its own does not add size, and an implant on its own does not correct sagging skin. Together they address both.

Who it may suit

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight change, and aging can leave breasts with less volume and looser skin at the same time.

A breast lift with implants might be an option for you if:

Your breasts have dropped and also look emptier, especially in the upper part
Your nipples and areolae sit low or point downward
Your breasts lost fullness after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
Your breasts differ in size, shape, or position
You are in good general health and at a stable weight

Incisions and scars

The pattern depends on how much skin needs removing:

Periareolar, around the areola, for a small amount of lift.
Lollipop (vertical), around the areola and down to the breast crease, for moderate sagging.
Anchor (inverted T), adding a horizontal incision along the crease, for more extensive reshaping.

Scars are permanent, but they are placed to sit under a bra or swimwear where possible and fade considerably over time.

The treatment, step by step

Consultation. Your surgeon assesses your breasts, skin, and nipple position, and plans the lift and the implant together.

Anesthesia. Usually general anesthesia; some practices use deep sedation or local anesthesia for selected techniques. Surgery typically takes one to four hours.

Implant. The chosen implant is placed and the breast tissue shaped around it.

Lifting and reshaping. Excess skin is removed, and the nipple and areola are moved higher and reduced if needed.

Closing. Incisions are closed with fine sutures and the breasts supported with a surgical bra.

Recovery and aftercare

Tightness, swelling, and soreness are common in the first week. Most people return to desk work within one to three weeks.

Wear the recommended support bra throughout early healing
Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for around six weeks
Attend follow-ups so healing, implant position, and scars can be checked

The final shape settles over about three to six months.

Scars, risks and side effects

A lift with implants carries the risks of both a breast lift and a breast augmentation:

Infection or bleeding
Changes in nipple or breast sensation
Scarring issues
Asymmetry between the breasts
Blood clots
Capsular contracture (hardening of the scar tissue around the implant)
Implant rupture or a change in implant position
The need for further surgery

Common questions

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Do I need a lift, implants, or both?

It depends on what has changed. If your breasts have dropped but you are happy with their size, a lift alone may be enough. If they have lost volume but sit in a good position, an implant alone may do. When they have both emptied and dropped, combining the two is often recommended. Your surgeon will usually need to examine you to say.

Is it done in one operation or two?

Usually one: many practices perform the lift and the implant together, which means one anesthetic and one recovery. For some people, for example with a large amount of excess skin, a surgeon may suggest doing the lift and the implant separately. Ask which applies to you.

Where will the scars be?

Usually around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease, sometimes with a horizontal scar along the crease as well. They are permanent but fade and flatten considerably over the first year or so.

How long is recovery?

Most people return to desk work within one to three weeks. Heavy lifting, upper-body training, and strenuous exercise are usually avoided for around six weeks.

Will I lose nipple sensation?

Sensation often changes after surgery. In most cases it returns over the following months, but permanent changes are possible. Tell your surgeon if this matters especially to you.

Should I wait until after having children?

Often, yes. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change breast shape again. Some practices recommend waiting at least six months after you stop breastfeeding. Raise your plans at consultation so timing can be discussed properly.

Will I still be able to breastfeed?

Many people can, but it is not certain in every case. It depends on the technique used, so tell your surgeon if breastfeeding in the future matters to you.

Which implants are used?

Your surgeon will discuss the implant type, shape, size, and placement that suit the lifted breast. Across our network, practices use modern silicone implants, such as Motiva, and some offer tissue-preserving techniques.

How long do the results last?

The lift and the added volume are long-lasting, but aging, gravity, and weight change continue to affect the breasts. Implants are not lifetime devices, so regular check-ups are recommended, and further surgery may be needed at some point.

Can it be combined with other procedures?

Yes. A lift with implants is sometimes part of a mommy makeover, alongside a tummy tuck or other body procedures. Combining procedures affects anesthesia time and recovery, so discuss it at consultation.