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Mastopexy is a very popular plastic surgery procedure. These days, many cosmetic surgeons offer both the circumareolar breast lift and vertical breast lift procedures to serve a wide range of patients.

The mastopexy (breast lift) operation is becoming hugely popular with women who are done having kids and want to reclaim their bodies.

The most challenging period of recovery after a breast lift is the first 48 hours. After this time, pain starts to subside. Next, swelling and bruising begin to resolve. After about a month, many patients can resume most of their regular activities, including moderate exercise. However, every patient has a different length of recovery time.

Breast lift costs are a little lower than the cost for breast implant surgery. However, getting both procedures done at the same time is one way to save money if you want repositioned breasts with more volume. Picking a top surgeon may cost more, but you may save money in the long run because the results are better.

Breast lifts are usually categorized by the type of incisions used. These can go around the areola, down the underside of the breast, and along the crease of the breast where it meets the ribcage. A traditional breast lift uses all three incisions and offers the greatest reshaping ability.

All breast lifts are associated with some degree of discomfort, swelling, bruising, and scarring. These are normal and unavoidable side effects that resolve over time. However, infections, excessive bleeding, tissue death, and other breast lift complications are rare — and often avoidable with appropriate pre-op and post-op care.

Women who are unhappy with the way their breasts have started sagging or drooping over the years are the usual candidates for a breast lift. Those who have a stable body weight, are done having kids, and don't have any serious health problems are likely to have the best experience with this surgery.