Breast lift in Abu Dhabi

A breast lift, or mastopexy, reshapes the breast and raises its position by adjusting the tissue and removing excess skin. It may suit you if the main concern is sagging after pregnancy, weight change or ageing. At Elyzee Hospital, Dr. Miguel Bravo considers breast volume, nipple position, skin quality and your preferred shape together.

Choosing the incision pattern

The incision depends on how much reshaping and skin removal you need. Dr. Bravo uses patterns including a vertical or lollipop lift, an L-shaped incision and an anchor pattern when appropriate. An L-shaped pattern may limit the incision along the inner breast fold, but it is not suitable for every breast.

Every surgical lift leaves permanent scars. Their position and appearance depend on the technique and how you heal; no pattern can promise invisible scars or a particular result in swimwear.

Internal support and the hybrid lift

Internal bra techniques use sutures to reshape and support the breast tissue. They may be part of your plan, but they do not stop ageing or guarantee that sagging will not recur.

If you would also like additional fullness, Dr. Bravo may discuss a hybrid lift with fat transfer from an area treated with liposuction. The amount of suitable donor fat and its variable survival limit the increase that can be achieved. An implant is another option when a greater change in volume is wanted.

Do you need a lift, augmentation or reduction?

A lift mainly changes position and shape. Augmentation adds volume; reduction removes weight and volume while reshaping the breast. The right choice follows assessment rather than a photograph or cup-size goal alone. Read the breast lift versus augmentation guide before your consultation.

Risks and recovery

Risks include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, asymmetry, unfavourable scars and changes in nipple or breast sensation. Breastfeeding may be affected. Rarely, impaired blood supply can affect the nipple or areola, and further surgery may be needed.

We discuss your return to work, driving, lifting and exercise separately. You will receive instructions on your support bra, wound care and follow-up. Breast shape and scars continue to settle after you feel ready for everyday activities. Pregnancy, weight changes and ageing can alter the result, so include any future plans in your consultation.

Further information

ASPS: Breast lift risks and safety · ASPS: Breast lift results