Overview

Over time, the breasts undergo changes in response to factors such as genetics, pregnancy, nursing, weight loss, or lack of skin elasticity that comes with sun damage and age. A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure that raises and reshape the breasts sagging breasts, can provide a more youthful appearance and increase self-esteem and confidence.

 

For those who are happy with the size/volume of their breasts and just want them to be rejuvenated and lifted to a more youthful position, the breast lift alone can be performed. For those who want their breasts lifted and also want more volume added, a breast lift can be performed in conjunction with an implant. The augmentation mastopexy, or breast lift with implants, therefore not only reshapes and rejuvenates the sagging breast but also increases cup size.

Of course, a reduction of breast tissue can also be performed in conjunction with a lift- for more information on this topic, see breast reduction.

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For further information on breast lifts with or without implants, please choose from the above subheadings.

Breast lift

A breast lift, or mastopexy, can help restore a firmer, shapelier breast, which will improve body contours and give the breasts a perky, youthful appearance. Breast lift surgery has come a long way in recent times. Multiple techniques exist that fulfil your goals with minimal scarring. Dr Moncrieff specialises in short-scar breast lift surgery, creating beautiful, natural looking, and harmonious breasts with little to show for it.

Expected out of pocket costs:
• Privately insured - $7,000-8,000 (check with your insurer)
• No insurance - $16,000
These prices include the surgeon's fee, anaesthetist's fee, hospital stay and garment. You may also be eligible for the Government's modest tax rebate on medical expenses in your annual tax return.
Procedure: Performed under General Anaesthetic in hospital
Hospital Stay: Two night stay
Recovery: Two weeks off work, garment for 6 weeks and bruising and swelling for two weeks
Medicare Rebate: Yes 

For more information on this procedure, please see our narrated 3D Animation below. The Animation takes a few moments to upload so please be patient as it is worth the short delay. You can also print a copy of the procedure summary while in the Animation menu.

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Breast lift with implants

A breast lift with implants, or augmentation mastopexy, rejuvenates and lifts breasts to a more youthful position and at the same time increases breast volume with the addition of a silicone implant. The operation involved is somewhat more complex than a breast lift alone and requires more planning. The results of this procedure, however, can be quite stunning.

As with standard breast augmentations, a number of different implants may be used and the incisions involved are similar to those of the breast lift alone.

Expected out of pocket costs:
• Privately Insured $13-14,000 (check with your insurer)
• No Insurance $18,000
This includes the surgeon's fee, anaesthetist's fee, hospital stay and garment. You may also be eligible for the Government's modest tax rebate on medical expenses in your annual tax return.
Procedure: Performed under General Anaesthetic in hospital
Hospital Stay: Two night stay
Recovery:
• Two weeks off work
• Garment for 6 weeks and bruising and swelling for two weeks
Medicare Rebate: Yes
Medicare No: 45520 x 2

For more information on this procedure, please see our narrated 3D Animation below. The Animation takes a few moments to upload so please be patient as it is worth the short delay. You can also print a copy of the procedure summary while in the Animation menu.

View 3D Animation

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