Lift

A breast lift or mastopexy is an operation that removes excess skin and corrects sagging and is one of our team’s most frequently performed surgeries, with an extremely high satisfaction rate. Breast shape and symmetry are enhanced, the nipple-areolar complex is re-positioned with its size, proportionally reduced, creating a firmer, more youthful appearance. In almost all cases a ‘vertical scar’ technique (‘lollipop’ scar) is used.  This is one of our most frequently performed surgical procedures with an extremely high satisfaction rate.

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This is one of our most frequently performed surgical procedures with an extremely high satisfaction rate.

This is one of our most frequently performed surgical procedures with an extremely high satisfaction rate.

  • One of the best decisions I ever made

    One of the best decisions I ever made

    It was one of the best decisions I ever made, and barely a week goes by without my being delighted with the results. With something of a shock I realise that it is almost a year since I travelled to...Read More

    It was one of the best decisions I ever made, and barely a week goes by without my being delighted with the results. With something of a shock I realise that it is almost a year since I travelled to...Read More

  • A week after surgery I was feeling as good as new

    A week after surgery I was feeling as good as new

    Yes I did it!!! Wow, it’s just the best thing I have ever done. Dr Geldenhuys is really nice and I had an appointment before the surgery where all the questions and answers were put on the table....Read More

    Yes I did it!!! Wow, it’s just the best thing I have ever done. Dr Geldenhuys is really nice and I had an appointment before the surgery where all the questions and answers were put on the table....Read More

  • I can look at my breasts with shear pleasure

    I can look at my breasts with shear pleasure

    I love my child with all of my heart but the lasting effects of pregnancy and the many months following delivery really takes a toll on a young woman’s figure. I had lost my self confidence and...Read More

    I love my child with all of my heart but the lasting effects of pregnancy and the many months following delivery really takes a toll on a young woman’s figure. I had lost my self confidence and...Read More

  • Thank you for being an excellent surgeon

    Thank you for being an excellent surgeon

    To Dr Stuart Geldenhuys Thank you for being an excellent surgeon – life changing as you promised! And for lots of laughs!

    To Dr Stuart Geldenhuys Thank you for being an excellent surgeon – life changing as you promised! And for lots of laughs!

  • Stuart, thank you so very, very much

    Stuart, thank you so very, very much

    Stuart, thank you so very, very much. My self esteem is restored and I feel much happier, younger and more positive. I am truly grateful for your skill and the immense pains you went to give me the...Read More

    Stuart, thank you so very, very much. My self esteem is restored and I feel much happier, younger and more positive. I am truly grateful for your skill and the immense pains you went to give me the...Read More

    FAQ

    • How long do the results last?

      A vertical scar breast lift maintains it’s shape for many years. Follow up of our previous vertical scar breast lifts has demonstrated this technique to be extremely reliable in maintaining shape and symmetry. 

      Major weight fluctuations may result in some loss of breast projection and shape. Similarly after many years the breast can be expected to lose some projection and shape.

      A vertical scar breast lift maintains it’s shape for many years. Follow up of our previous vertical scar breast lifts has demonstrated this technique to be extremely reliable in maintaining shape and symmetry. 

      Major weight fluctuations may result in some loss of breast projection and shape. Similarly after many years the breast can be expected to lose some projection and shape.

    • How bad is the scarring?

      Breast surgery is a ‘trade-off’; enhanced breast shape with a scar. The vertical scar technique (lollipop scar configuration) is advantageous in that it limits the extent of breast scars whilst optimising breast shape.

      Scars are prominent in the first few months, particularly redness, and the final appearance can be expected after two years. An individuals genetic predisposition also has a significant bearing on the final scar quality. 

      Our scar management protocol is initiated immediately after surgery. It will continue until we have achieved the least conspicuous scar possible.

      Breast surgery is a ‘trade-off’; enhanced breast shape with a scar. The vertical scar technique (lollipop scar configuration) is advantageous in that it limits the extent of breast scars whilst optimising breast shape.

      Scars are prominent in the first few months, particularly redness, and the final appearance can be expected after two years. An individuals genetic predisposition also has a significant bearing on the final scar quality. 

      Our scar management protocol is initiated immediately after surgery. It will continue until we have achieved the least conspicuous scar possible.

    • Will my nipple sensation be affected?

      Sensory loss to the nipple is extremely uncommon. The vertical scar technique using a supero-medial pedicle typically preserves the major nerve supply to the nipple.

      Sensory loss to the nipple is extremely uncommon. The vertical scar technique using a supero-medial pedicle typically preserves the major nerve supply to the nipple.