Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

A breast lift, or mastopexy, raises and reshapes sagging breasts without adding an implant. The surgeon removes excess skin, lifts and re-centres the nipple-areola complex, and tightens the breast envelope to restore a firmer, higher contour. It is a common choice after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or the natural effects of ageing, when the breasts have descended but volume is still adequate. Clinic for Luck prices the procedure from 50,000 Kč for smaller breasts and from 60,000 Kč for larger ones, since bigger breasts need more reshaping and skin removal.

Mastopexy corrects breast ptosis — the sagging that leaves the nipple sitting at or below the inframammary fold and the breast tissue settling low on the chest. Unlike augmentation, a lift does not increase size; it restores position and shape using the patient's own tissue, making it ideal for women who are happy with their volume but want a perkier, more youthful contour. The surgeon plans the incision pattern according to the degree of sagging: a peri-areolar (donut) approach suits mild ptosis, while moderate to advanced descent calls for a vertical or anchor-shaped incision that allows more skin to be removed and the breast tissue to be reshaped and elevated. The nipple-areola complex is repositioned higher on the breast mound and, where needed, the areola is reduced in size for proportion. The remaining skin envelope is tightened to support the lifted tissue. The operation is generally performed under general anaesthesia and takes around two hours, with the larger-breast variant taking longer because of the greater volume of tissue and skin involved. After surgery, a supportive compression bra is worn continuously to hold the reshaped breasts in position while healing, and patients follow a graduated return to activity over several weeks. Scarring is an inherent part of any lift — its extent depends on the incision pattern — but the scars are positioned to be concealed by a bra or swimwear and soften considerably over the first year. Mastopexy results are long-lasting, though future pregnancy, large weight swings or significant ageing can cause renewed descent. At consultation the surgeon evaluates skin elasticity, breast volume and nipple position to recommend the most suitable technique and whether an implant should be added.