Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Mastopexy addresses the specific problem of breast ptosis — the descent of breast tissue caused by the stretching of Cooper's ligaments and skin over time. It differs from breast reduction in that the volume of breast tissue remains largely unchanged; the surgery focuses on reshaping the tissue envelope and repositioning the nipple-areola complex. The result is a breast that sits higher on the chest wall, has a rounder, firmer contour, and has a…

At Estela, mastopexy is performed by MUDr. Novák and MUDr. Polovko at St. Anna Faculty Hospital under general anaesthesia. The degree of ptosis — classified as minor, moderate, or major based on nipple position relative to the inframammary fold — determines the incision pattern used. Minor ptosis may be corrected with a periareolar (doughnut) incision around the areola alone; moderate ptosis typically requires a vertical scar (lollipop) pattern;…

For patients who want both a lifted position and a larger size, mastopexy with simultaneous implant augmentation is an option discussed at the pre-operative consultation; the combination delivers lift plus volume in a single anaesthetic episode, though the surgical complexity and recovery are greater than either procedure alone.