A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is designed to restore a firmer, more youthful breast shape by lifting and reshaping sagging breasts. Whether changes have occurred due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, ageing or significant weight loss, a breast lift can improve breast position and create a more balanced, natural silhouette.
At Battersea Hospital, our experienced consultant plastic surgeons provide personalised breast lift procedures tailored to your anatomy and aesthetic goals, helping you achieve natural-looking results with confidence.
BOOK A CONSULTATION MEET OUR SURGEONSA breast lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that raises and reshapes the breasts by removing excess skin, tightening surrounding tissue and repositioning the nipple to a more youthful position. Unlike breast augmentation, a breast lift focuses on improving breast shape and firmness rather than significantly increasing breast size.
Many women experience breast sagging, known as ptosis, following pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations or the natural ageing process. A breast lift restores the breasts to a higher position, creating a firmer, more proportionate appearance while maintaining a natural look.
Depending on your goals, a breast lift can be performed on its own or combined with breast implants to restore both volume and shape. During your consultation, your consultant surgeon will discuss the options available and recommend the most appropriate treatment for your individual needs.
Every breast lift procedure is carefully planned to achieve results that complement your body proportions while preserving the unique characteristics of your natural breast shape.
2–3 hours
General anaesthetic
Day case or overnight
1–2 weeks
Usually within 1–2 weeks
After 4–6 weeks
Approximately 3–6 months
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
If you would also like to increase breast volume, your consultant may recommend combining your breast lift with breast augmentation using implants or fat transfer.
A detailed consultation allows your surgeon to assess your breast tissue, skin elasticity and overall anatomy before recommending the treatment that will achieve the best possible result.
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Our consultant plastic surgeons have extensive experience performing breast lift procedures using advanced surgical techniques to achieve natural-looking, long-lasting results.
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Every breast lift is individually tailored to your anatomy, lifestyle and desired outcome, ensuring results that complement your body shape.
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Your surgery is performed in modern private hospitals equipped with advanced technology and the highest standards of patient care.
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Comprehensive pre-operative assessment, meticulous surgical planning and ongoing monitoring help ensure the highest standards of patient safety throughout your treatment.
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Our dedicated team supports you throughout your recovery, providing follow-up appointments and expert guidance to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
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The cost of breast lift surgery depends on your individual treatment plan and whether additional procedures, such as breast augmentation, are performed at the same time.
Following your consultation, you'll receive a personalised quotation outlining every aspect of your treatment, with complete transparency and no hidden fees.
From £7,250
We understand that cosmetic surgery is a personal investment.
Flexible finance options are available for eligible patients, allowing you to spread the cost of your breast lift with manageable monthly payments.
Our team will be happy to explain the finance options available during your consultation.
A breast lift reshapes and raises the breasts but does not significantly increase their size. If you'd like fuller breasts, your surgeon may recommend combining the procedure with breast augmentation.
A breast lift does involve surgical incisions, and some scarring is unavoidable. Your surgeon carefully places incisions to minimise visibility, and scars typically fade over time.
Most patients return to light daily activities within one to two weeks. More strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for around four to six weeks.
Changes in nipple sensation can occur following surgery, but these are usually temporary. Your surgeon will discuss this in more detail during your consultation.
Many women are still able to breastfeed after a breast lift, although this cannot be guaranteed. Your surgeon will explain how the procedure may affect future breastfeeding.
A breast lift provides long-lasting improvement, although the natural ageing process, weight changes and pregnancy may affect your results over time.
Yes. Many patients choose to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation, breast implant replacement or procedures such as a tummy tuck as part of a mummy makeover.
While you'll notice an immediate improvement in breast position, swelling will gradually settle over several months. Final results are typically seen between three and six months after surgery.
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