Posted by Dr. Miguel Fernández Calderón: 27/01/2025
If your breasts have lost their firmness and you’re considering aesthetic surgery, a breast lift is one of the options to improve their appearance. Before making your final decision, don’t miss reading this article, as we’ll tell you what a breast lift costs, and we’ll also explain everything you need to know about the procedure so you can make a more informed choice.
What is a breast lift?
A breast lift is a surgical procedure whose main objective is to lift the breasts. During the surgery, the surgeon removes excess skin, tightens the breast tissue, and repositions the nipple so that your breasts look firmer and more natural.
Procedure objectives
There are several factors such as aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and changes in body weight that can cause breasts to appear sagging, droopy, and with excess hanging skin. These are just some of the reasons why many women today choose a breast lift, with the intention of achieving better physical appearance and increasing self-esteem and confidence.
Who are ideal candidates for a breast lift?
To determine if a breast lift is the right surgery for you, you should first understand the characteristics of an ideal candidate for a breast lift:
- Women who have lost breast firmness for various reasons, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, or weight loss.
- Having healthy skin with good tone and elasticity.
- Having achieved a stable weight, especially in patients with sagging breasts due to significant weight loss.
- Having realistic expectations regarding results.
- Being in good overall health.
Types of breast lift
Breast lift without implants
This is another type of breast lift in which the goal is to lift the breasts and eliminate sagging without using breast implants. The surgeon achieves this by removing excess skin and reshaping the breasts without the need for implants, resulting in a more natural breast augmentation.
A breast lift without implants is a way to lift and rejuvenate the breasts. Additionally, this method reduces some of the risks associated with breast implant surgery, such as rupture or capsular contracture of the implants, which could require additional surgery or pose health risks.
Breast lift with implants
A breast lift with implants is a combination of a breast lift surgery and breast implant placement surgery. The idea of this type of procedure is to lift sagging breasts and restore firmness while also changing the size and shape of the breasts through the use of implants.
Common surgical techniques
- Periareolar breast lift. The incision is made at the edge of the areola.
- Inverted T breast lift. In addition to the incision at the areola edge, a vertical incision is made downward to the breast crease, forming the T shape.
- Vertical breast lift. Similar to the previous technique, but the vertical incision is smaller.
- Anchor breast lift. Incisions are made at the areola and vertically as in the inverted T, but an additional incision is made along the breast crease for cases of severe sagging.
Factors that influence the cost of a breast lift
- Surgical complexity, degree of ptosis, technique used in the procedure.
- Need for implants or additional procedures
- Size and type of implant to be used.
- Surgeon’s fees, according to the doctor’s experience and reputation.
- Hospital and anesthesia costs
- Geographic location and prestige of the clinic.
Breast lift price range in Spain
As we just mentioned, a breast lift surgery can vary in price according to the clinic’s location. Specifically in Spain, the range can vary from €3,000 to €9,500.
Average prices in different regions
In Spain’s main cities, such as Madrid, prices can range from €3,500 to €9,500, while in Barcelona, the range is between €4,000 and €8,000; in both cases, it will depend on the factors explained above.
In smaller cities like Valencia or Seville, prices are more competitive, ranging from €3,000 to €6,500.
Comparison with other European countries
In some European countries, such as England, France, and Germany, the cost of a breast lift can be higher, ranging between €7,000 and €10,000. The difference is due to standards in these countries and additional costs, which is why many opt for medical tourism.
If you’re looking for similar prices, in Portugal a breast lift can cost between €4,000 and €7,000, depending on factors such as the surgeon, the clinic, and the type of surgery.
The surgical procedure
The main steps for a breast lift can be summarized as follows:
- Physical evaluation of the breasts, skin assessment, and verification of optimal overall health.
- Breast lift planning. Definition of the type of breast lift and the most appropriate technique, according to the degree of ptosis or breast sagging.
- On the day of surgery:
- Application of anesthesia (general or local with sedation).
- Incisions are made according to the plan.
- Removal of excess skin, placement of implants (in cases where the patient desires) and repositioning of the areola-nipple complex.
- Finally, the incisions are closed and dressing is applied.
Postoperative care and recovery
After breast lift surgery, it is normal to experience pain and swelling. For this, the surgeon will prescribe medications, such as analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antibiotics.
Additionally, complete rest for 48 hours is required and it is recommended to sleep with your head elevated and apply cold compresses to the treated area.
During the first few weeks, you should avoid strenuous physical activity, as well as sun exposure. Do not forget the importance of attending follow-up appointments with your surgeon.
Possible risks and complications
As with any surgery, although mastopexy is a safe procedure, it may entail risks of infections, hematomas, seromas or loss of sensation and asymmetrical results as well. In some more severe cases, although less frequently, it is possible to have negative reactions to anesthesia, skin necrosis, or pulmonary embolism.
All these risks are significantly reduced by choosing a specialized clinic with highly experienced surgeons, like ours.
Conclusion
The cost of mastopexy is a decisive factor when choosing a procedure to improve the appearance of the breasts; however, it is essential to have as much information as possible about the procedure and to choose an experienced and qualified surgeon to ensure the best results and avoid the risks of complications.
