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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes a sagging breast and repositions the nipple. Dr Thomas Colson uses all three scar patterns matched to the degree of sagging, and performs lift-plus-implant (augmentation-mastopexy) in a single stage when volume is also needed.

The procedure

Lifting, matched to the degree of sagging

A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes a breast that has descended, repositioning the nipple and tightening the skin envelope — without necessarily changing volume. Dr Colson uses all three scar patterns, matched to the degree of ptosis: periareolar, vertical (lollipop) and inverted-T.

The principle is simple: the more the breast has dropped, the more lifting — and therefore scar — is required. The right pattern for your case is decided together during the examination and a Crisalix 3D simulation.

Lift plus implant, in one stage

When both position and volume need restoring, Dr Colson performs augmentation-mastopexy in a single stage — lift and implant together — to avoid a second operation.

Candidacy

Who is a candidate

A note on privacy and results

In line with UAE Department of Health guidelines on modesty and medical advertising, breast surgical results are not published online. Outcomes relevant to your own anatomy are reviewed privately during your consultation, alongside a Crisalix 3D simulation of your planned result.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which breast lift I need?
It depends on how much the breast has descended (the degree of ptosis). Dr Colson uses three scar patterns: a periareolar lift for mild cases, a vertical (lollipop) lift for moderate cases, and an inverted-T lift for more significant sagging. The more the breast has dropped, the more lifting — and therefore scar — is needed. The pattern is decided with you during the examination and a Crisalix 3D simulation.
Will a lift leave visible scars?
A lift necessarily involves scars, and their extent reflects the degree of correction. They are placed around the areola and, depending on the pattern, vertically and in the breast fold, where they mature and fade over time. Dr Colson explains the expected scar pattern for your case before surgery using the 3D simulation.
Can a lift and an implant be done at the same time?
Yes. Dr Colson performs augmentation-mastopexy — a lift combined with an implant — in a single stage, to avoid a second trip to the operating theatre. This restores both position and volume in one operation when both are needed.
Will the result last, and what about pregnancy afterwards?
A lift produces a long-lasting change in breast position, though skin and tissue continue to age naturally over time as for everyone. A future pregnancy or significant weight change can alter the result, so a lift is often ideally timed once a family is complete.
Will nipple sensation change?
Most patients retain nipple sensation, although temporary changes are common in the early recovery period. Dr Colson discusses the specifics for your chosen technique at the consultation.
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

Plan Your Breast Surgery Consultation

Consultations and surgery with Dr Thomas Colson are performed exclusively at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi, within the SEHA network. A pre-operative Crisalix 3D simulation lets patients preview the planned breast shape before deciding.

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