Dr Axel De LangePlastic Surgeon
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Breast Lift

Breast Lift in Brussels · Dr Axel De Lange

Restoring firmness, shape and youthfulness to the breasts while preserving their natural look.

A breast lift, or mastopexy, corrects sagging of the breasts (breast ptosis) by removing excess skin, reshaping the glandular tissue and repositioning the areolae and nipples at a more harmonious height. The procedure restores the shape and firmness of the breasts, without necessarily changing their volume.

The surgical approach is tailored to each patient's anatomy, in particular the degree of ptosis, skin quality, glandular volume and the position of the areolae. Different techniques can be used, with periareolar, vertical or inverted-T scars. When breast volume is insufficient, an implant or lipofilling may be combined with the lift.

The goalto give the breasts a naturally rounded shape, a harmonious position and proportions suited to the figure.

A breast lift is intended for women with slack or drooping breasts (breast ptosis), particularly after pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight loss or simply as a result of the natural ageing of the tissues.

It is particularly indicated when the breasts have lost their firmness, the areolae sit too low or the breasts look empty in their upper part.

The ideal patient is in good health, has a relatively stable weight and wishes to regain firmer, lifted and harmoniously shaped breasts, without necessarily increasing their volume.

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Your journey,
step by step.

Step 01

First consultation

During the first consultation, the surgeon takes the time to understand the patient's expectations and to assess the shape and volume of her breasts as well as the extent of skin laxity.

A clinical examination makes it possible to analyse skin quality, the position of the areolae, the degree of ptosis and the proportions of the breasts. The surgeon presents the different techniques that could be considered, with or without volume augmentation, and explains the scars, the expected benefits and the possible risks.

to develop a personalised surgical plan to regain lifted, naturally shaped and harmonious breasts, while respecting each patient's body shape and wishes.

Step 02

2nd consultation

The second consultation serves to confirm the surgical plan and to refine the goals for reshaping and repositioning the breasts.

It is an opportunity to answer any remaining questions, to confirm the surgical technique, with or without volume augmentation, and to clarify the scars, the risks and the postoperative course. Any preoperative tests and the practical arrangements for the procedure are also discussed.

to allow the patient to approach her procedure with peace of mind, with realistic expectations and a clear understanding of the desired result.

Step 03

The procedure

Anaesthesia: the procedure is performed under general anaesthesia.

Duration of the procedure: generally between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the degree of ptosis and the technique used.

Setting: the procedure is performed in the operating theatre, in a safe hospital environment.

Hospital stay: generally as day surgery or with one night in hospital, depending on the extent of the procedure.

Going home: the same day or the next day, with personalised postoperative recommendations.

Step 04 · Follow-up

First days

Check of the dressings, the scars and the absence of complications.

Step 04 · Follow-up

After 2 to 3 weeks

Assessment of healing and the gradual resolution of oedema.

Step 04 · Follow-up

After 3 months

Check of the softening of the tissues and the development of the breast shape.

Step 04 · Follow-up

After 6 to 12 months

Assessment of the result and the maturation of the scars.

Common question

Will it add volume to my breasts?

A breast lift alone does not increase the volume of the breasts. It lifts and reshapes the breasts to give them a firmer and more harmonious shape, while broadly preserving their original volume.

If the patient also wants fuller breasts or to restore volume lost in the cleavage, the lift can be combined with the placement of breast implants or with lipofilling.

to regain lifted, naturally shaped breasts suited to each patient's wishes, with or without volume augmentation.

Common question

How long does the result last?

The result of a breast lift is long-lasting, generally for many years, but it is not permanent. The breasts naturally continue to change under the effects of ageing, gravity and hormonal fluctuations.

The longevity of the result depends in particular on skin quality, breast volume, weight fluctuations and any subsequent pregnancies.

to restore lifted, firm and harmoniously shaped breasts for the long term, while preserving a natural result over the years.

Common question

Are the scars visible?

Scars from a breast lift are unavoidable, but generally become discreet over time. Their extent depends on the degree of skin laxity and the technique used. They may be located around the areola, run vertically down to the inframammary fold and, if necessary, horizontally within this fold, forming an inverted-T scar.

Initially pink or red, they gradually fade over the 12 to 18 months following the procedure, without ever disappearing completely.

to regain lifted and harmoniously shaped breasts, with scars that are as discreet as possible.

Common question

Can I combine it with a reduction?

Yes, a breast lift can perfectly well be combined with a breast reduction. In fact, the two procedures are frequently performed at the same time when the breasts are both large and sagging.

The surgeon removes the excess glandular, fatty and skin tissue, then reshapes the breasts and repositions the areolae to achieve lighter, firmer and harmoniously shaped breasts.

to combine the benefits of a volume reduction with those of a lift, for lighter, lifted breasts that are naturally in proportion with the figure.

Consultation locations

Consultations are booked directly through each clinic's own platform. Appointments are not taken by phone.

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