Mastopexy is the medical name for a breast lift. If you’ve come across the term while researching your options, it’s the same procedure, and it’s one Dr. Eric Desman has used to help many women in Northern Virginia get back a more youthful breast shape.
Like the rest of the body, breasts change with age. For a lot of women that process speeds up thanks to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes or simply genetics. Skin loses its elasticity, tissue settles lower on the chest and the nipples can start to point down. Mastopexy lifts and reshapes the breasts so they sit where they used to.
Mastopexy vs. Breast Augmentation
These two get confused often. A mastopexy is about position and shape, not size. It won’t add fullness or make your breasts noticeably larger. Augmentation does the opposite, adding volume without lifting breasts that have already dropped.
Plenty of women want both. In that case Dr. Desman can combine a breast lift with breast augmentation so the breasts are lifted and fuller after a single surgery.
Mastopexy as Part of a Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy, childbirth and nursing tend to change more than just the breasts. That’s why mastopexy is frequently included in a Mommy Makeover, which treats several of the areas most affected by having children in one plan. Every Mommy Makeover is built around the patient’s own goals, but most include some mix of breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck and liposuction.
See Real Mastopexy Results
Photos often say more than any description can. Our before and after gallery shows actual mastopexy results from our patients, along with results from other procedures, so you can get a realistic sense of what’s possible.
Schedule Your Mastopexy Consultation in Northern Virginia
A consultation is the best place to ask questions, talk about what recovery would look like for you and find out whether a lift alone or a combined approach makes the most sense. Contact our Alexandria office today to schedule your visit with Dr. Desman.