Planning Your Breast Lift Surgery

Your Breast Lift Surgery Consultation

We encourage you to bring your partner or a family member during the consultation if you feel they can help you in making a safe decision regarding your health.

Your full medical history and examination will be obtained, including ontological, breastfeeding, and family planning.

A full breast analysis will be conducted, with particular attention to the distance from the areola to the inframammary crease, the transverse diameter, the breast height, and the exact desired position of the inframammary fold.

Physical examination and planning will involve exact millimetric measurements as following:


Australia Plastic Surgery prides itself on producing a natural breast result through exact measurements, which produce more predictable outcomes. This technique has been developed and is practised in Europe and some parts of the USA.

Computer analysis can also help you convey your wishes to the surgeon by selecting the size and shape of the implants, and it may also help the surgeon relay your postoperative expectations to you.

After a comprehensive analysis, exact measurements, and an interactive discussion between you and your surgeon, you will decide whether the breast lift is to be performed alone or in combination with breast augmentation to further enhance the breast shape. The augmentation can be done using your own tissue or using an implant.

The Breast Lift Surgery

The procedure is usually undertaken under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic with sedation. You will be able to go home the same day, and the procedure usually produces a fine scar around the areola and under the breast.

Each patient is unique, therefore we tailor the technique to suit your individual needs based on the shape of your current breast, the amount of sagginess, overall body size, and the type of the implants you choose.

Breast Lift Surgery at Australia Plastic Surgery is usually followed by some short-term discomfort that is easily controlled with simple analgesia. A small amount of bruising and swelling is also usually mild and resolves in a short period of time.

After Breast Lift Surgery

Simple tape will be applied on the wound area.

Generally, you will be able to go home on the same day. Some patients may require a stay in hospital overnight.

For the first two weeks following surgery, you will have to wear a sports bra day and night.

For a month after this, you will need to wear one during the night only.

Stitches are usually resorbable and bruising can take 1-3 weeks to subside.

Getting Back to Work and Normal Activities after Your Breast Lift

You will have to rest completely for the first 48 hours after surgery.

It is quite normal to experience a burning sensation during this time.

It may be possible to return to work after as little as four days but only if it does not require you to lift heavy objects.

Normal physical activity can be resumed after about a month.

Most patients are able to leave hospital the same day as breast lift surgery (mastopexy) when performed in Sydney. Light activities may resume within a few days, but it’s recommended to avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, or upper-body strain for about 4–6 weeks. Full recovery — including settling of shape, scars fading, and return to normal bras — typically occurs over 6 weeks to several months, with final results visible around 6 months post-op.

A breast lift by itself does not necessarily change the breast “size” (volume) — it mainly reshapes, repositions, and removes excess skin to correct sagging. Therefore, cup-size reduction is not a guaranteed outcome; if you also want more volume or fullness, a lift is sometimes combined with implants or fat-grafting.

Yes, most women can breastfeed after a breast lift. The procedure typically doesn’t affect milk production, but if the nipple is repositioned or the areola is resized, there may be a slight impact on breastfeeding ability.


You can resume light walking immediately, but avoid strenuous exercise for 3–4 weeks. Full exercise, including upper body workouts, can generally be resumed after 6–8 weeks, depending on healing and the surgeon’s advice.

For most patients, results from a breast lift (mastopexy) last roughly 10–15 years.

Yes, scars are inevitable, usually around the areola, and sometimes vertically or along the breast fold. They typically fade over 6–12 months with proper care.

A consultation can be scheduled at any time. The assessment includes medical history, breast examination, nipple-areola measurements, and discussion of expected outcomes and risks. You can book online or call the clinic that is most convenient for you.

Non-surgical “lifts” (like creams, external support bras, non-invasive skin tightening) generally cannot replicate the effects of a true surgical lift — especially when sagging is significant.

If you want only mild lifting or skin tightening, discussing non-surgical options with a qualified surgeon might be appropriate, but results will be limited compared with mastopexy.

The cost of breast lift Sydney depends on several factors, including the technique, surgeon’s expertise, and hospital fees. At Australia Plastic Surgery, the cost of breast lift is around $13,990-$17,990. We offer transparent pricing, flexible payment plans, and detailed consultations to help you make an informed decision.

Book your personalised breast lift Sydney consultation today and take the first step towards a refreshed, confident you!

What Are The Risks Associated With This Procedure?

Plastic surgery, like any surgical procedure, carries inherent risks and potential complications.

Please read our Risks and Complications of Plastic Surgery page.

For additional information, please refer to our FAQ page.