Mini Breast Lift

Mini breast lift (doughnut mastopexy) mild ptosis via periareolar only — the least invasive lift technique. Can be combined with augmentation. Day-case under TIVA. Baker Street facility. From £4,500.

Mini Breast Lift (Doughnut Mastopexy) in London

A mini breast lift — also known as a mastopexy or periareolar mastopexy — is a breast lift technique using a single circumferential around the areola to elevate the nipple-areola and remove a modest amount of excess skin. It is the least breast lift technique, producing the smallest scar burden, and is appropriate for patients with mild degrees of breast ptosis.

The doughnut lift is for who need a slight of the nipple and modest skin tightening, but do not have the degree of ptosis that would require the more incisions of a or anchor lift. In cases of mild sagging, it can often achieve comparable results to a full lift with significantly less scarring.

A periareolar mastopexy is combined with breast augmentation — an can be placed through the same in the same session, simultaneous of nipple position and volume. It can also be performed as a standalone or as part of a mummy makeover.

At Centre for Surgery, mini breast lift surgery is performed by plastic surgeons on the GMC at our CQC-regulated Baker Street facility under TIVA (Total Anaesthesia) as a . A two-week cooling-off period applies after consultation.

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How Does a Doughnut Lift Differ from a Full Breast Lift?

A doughnut differs from a full breast lift in the pattern, extent of skin removal, and degree of correction .

A doughnut breast lift involves two circumferential incisions around the areola. The skin between them is removed and the incisions closed with dissolvable sutures — resulting in a single periareolar scar. The the nipple to a higher and removes a modest amount of excess skin from around the areola.

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A full breast lift — either lollipop (vertical) or anchor (inverted T) — uses vertical and/or horizontal incisions to allow greater skin removal and more tissue . This is appropriate for moderate to severe ptosis.

The key differences:

Breast implant surgery alone may be able to a similar apparent to a doughnut breast lift for patients with very mild ptosis — without any periareolar . Your will assess whether implants alone, a lift alone, or a combined approach is most appropriate for your at consultation.

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Am I a Good Candidate for a Mini Breast Lift?

mastopexy is appropriate for patients with mild to breast ptosis who do not require the more extensive correction of a full breast lift. Your will listen to your needs and desires before conducting a examination, taking several factors into . This will include the degree of breast sagging, the amount of loose skin, and the current position of the nipple and areola complex in to the lower breast crease.

A lift is an ideal procedure in the following situations:

Women who do not need or want more extensive breast lift may be able to achieve great results with a periareolar mastopexy. It is essential to bear in mind that breast implant surgery alone may be able to achieve similar results to a doughnut breast lift without incisions and scars around the nipples.

What Does Mini Breast Lift Surgery Involve?

A is performed as a day-case at our Baker Street facility under TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia) — the safest form of general anaesthesia for day-case surgery. The procedure takes approximately 90 minutes for a standalone doughnut lift; longer if with breast augmentation or other .

Two circumferential are made around the areola — an inner incision at the areola border and a larger outer incision in the surrounding breast skin. The skin between the two incisions is surgically removed. In some cases, a small amount of breast tissue may also be to optimise breast shape.

The are closed with using a purse-string — which helps prevent the areola from enlarging over time, a known of .

If breast is being performed in the same session, the implant is placed through the same periareolar before closure.

All incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures only — no suture appointment needed. A bra is applied before .

After the procedure, you in our day suite before discharge with your responsible adult, post-operative medications, written care instructions, and a direct 24/7 number.

A mastopexy is commonly with breast augmentation — allowing simultaneous correction of nipple position, mild ptosis, and volume in a single operation. It can also be combined with other procedures as part of a .

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Recovery After a Mini Breast Lift

The after a mini breast lift is much quicker than a full breast lift. Most patients can resume light activities approximately three days after the . Any mild discomfort can be easily managed with pain relievers. It is to wear your breast garment as by your surgeon. You may have a shower 48 hours after the procedure. Your surgeon will use dissolvable stitches during your surgery, and there is no need to have these removed at your postoperative . You will detailed on how to wear your sports bra. Immediately after a doughnut breast lift, your breasts may feel firm and appear elevated. This is entirely normal, and the will eventually soften and settle into a more natural position on the chest. This takes approximately 3 to 4 months, and gel or tape applied to the scar from 4 weeks post-operatively helps optimise scar . Localised breast swelling is common after and takes between 2 and 4 weeks to disappear.

Most patients, after a doughnut breast lift, will be able to return to light work after five days. Avoid upper body exertion for 6 weeks.Your will advise you on which are safe to carry out in the postoperative period. Your may feel slightly tender and sore for the first four weeks after surgery, and you should avoid any direct knocks to the breast during this period. Our nurses will assess you regularly during the postoperative period, and your will review you six weeks after to review the results of your . A doughnut breast lift will not affect your ability to have breast screening with mammograms. The radiologist will specific when women who have had breast to take into account the anatomy of the breast.

Mini Breast Lift Results and Scarring

The incision for a mini breast lift is located around the areola only — a scar that typically fades from pink to pale over 12 months. Immediately after surgery it is normal for the skin around the to have a slightly appearance as post-operative swelling — this settles to a smooth, flat scar within a few weeks.

The technique used at Centre for helps minimise the risk of areola spreading over time — a known concern with periareolar closures. A suture is placed to long-term of the areola scar.

A doughnut lift achieves a modest, degree of nipple elevation and breast skin tightening — appropriate for the it is designed for. Breasts that would need a lollipop or anchor lift to achieve correction will not be by a technique — this is something your will assess at .

The mini breast lift is particularly appropriate for patients where alone cannot correct mild ptosis (as nipple position cannot be by implants alone), but where the degree of sagging is too mild to the more extensive scarring of a full lift.

Final settled results are at 3–4 months as resolves and the breasts settle. Results are long-lasting but not permanent — ageing, significant weight changes, and can affect the breast over time.

Breast screening (mammography) is not affected by a periareolar . Always inform your of any previous breast surgery before screening.

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Why Choose Centre for Surgery for a Mini Breast Lift?

All breast lift at Centre for is performed by consultant plastic surgeons on the GMC Specialist Register — members of BAPRAS and ISAPS. We do not use cosmetic doctors or non-specialist for breast .

Periareolar, lollipop, and anchor — all at Centre for Surgery. Your is based on your degree of ptosis and anatomy. If a periareolar lift would not achieve for your anatomy, your will advise this at consultation rather than a procedure that will leave you dissatisfied.

Surgery takes place at our at 95–97 Baker Street, Marylebone, independently and rated "Good" by the Care Quality .

All procedures use TIVA — the safest form of general anaesthesia for . Faster recovery, less nausea, quicker discharge.

A two-week period after every consultation.

24/7 for the first 48 hours. Wound check at 7–10 days. review at 6 weeks. 3-month assessment.

Your initial is £100, against the cost of your procedure.

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