About the procedure

Ptosis (sagging) of the breasts can be caused by many different reasons, such as the processes of aging in the tissues, the loss of skin elasticity, a significant reduction in weight, pregnancy, breastfeeding. This drooping can be corrected surgically. The breast lift procedure is associated with the removal of excess skin, moving the nipple and areola to a higher position and forming a tighter and more attractive bust. In specific cases, the intervention can be combined with breast augmentation, in which the breasts are lifted and implants are placed at the same time. In other cases, breast lift can be combined with volume reduction (reduction mammoplasty).

How the procedure is performed

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. The position of the incisions depends on the degree of sagging. If there is a minimal sagging of the breasts and / or in cases of simultaneous lifting with breast augmentation with implants, the incisions are placed in a circle around the areolas. If the sagging is significant, the incisions are made around the nipple and they extend vertically through the lower half of the breast and / or in the folds under the mammary glands (an „anchor“ incision). During the procedure, the nipple and areola are raised in a preoperatively determined position and, if necessary, the diameter of the areolas is reduced; excess skin is removed and glandular tissue is shaped to give a firmer and more shaped bust. The surgical intervention ends with an aesthetic skin suture and removal of the aspiration drainages.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

At A Glance

Surgery Time

2 hours

Time off work

1-2 weeks

Hospital Stay

Day case

Washing

Shower after 1 week

Reasonably Mobile

1 day

Sleeping Position

Sleeping on back recommended for 1-2 weeks

Exercise Including Gym

6 weeks

Bras & Garments

Sports bra worn for 8 weeks

Sexual Activity

Restricted activity after 4 weeks

Full Recovery

6-8 weeks

Driving

2 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Consultation
  • during the consultation your surgeon will get acquainted with your expectations and the current condition of the breasts. Photographs are taken and the parameters of the bust are measured in order to refine the choice of the specific technique
  • you will be able to discuss what you hope to achieve from the procedure and wheather it is possible given your physical characteristics
  • you will be explained all details regarding the choice of operative equipment and the location of the scars in the specific case;
  • you will be provided with information about the possibility and need of simultaneous breast lifting and augmentation with implants;
  • you will be provided with information about the possibility and need of simultaneous breast lifting and reduction;
  • you will be given information about all necessary examinations before the surgery, recovery time and aftercare;
  • you will receive information about possible risks and complications related to the operative intervention;
  • the surgeon must be informed by the patient of all past and concomitant diseases, previous operations and medication
Recovery
  • the aspiration drainages are removed in the next 24-72 hours
  • the sutures are removed on the 10th-14th day
  • dressings are changed on the 3rd and 7th post-operative day
  • elastic bra has to be worn for 2-3 months
  • intense physical activity should be avoided for the next 30 days
  • control examinations on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th post-operative month, as well as at the end of the first year following surgery
  • final result is visible on the 6th -7th post-operative month
  • in the first days after surgery you might experience mild to moderate  pain, which can be controlled with painkillers
  • – over the years, under the action of gravity, breast tissue relaxes, but will not return to its position from before surgery. The degree of future sagging depends on the individual characteristics of the organism
  • topical creams are applied in order to improve the aesthetic appearance of the scars
How long does the breast uplift last?

After the procedure the breasts will have a better shape, lifted and fuller. It will take long time for them to sag again, but that is eventually happening with aging. There are some other reasons from wich it  depends how long the effect will last: age, pregnancy, health , skin tone , weight of breasts , body weight and  lifestyle.

How much does it cost?

Prices are formed individually after an online consultation and depending on the patient’s personal needs. Once we know what you want, you will receive our offer within 24 hours. You also can check our PRICE LIST.

How do we work

Once you have made contact with us, we will organize a free video consultation with the surgeon we believe is best suited for your particular situation.

This consultation will be within 5 days of your request. Prior to the video consultation, we will ask you to fill out a questionnaire about your medical history and send photos of the problematic areas. 

If necessary during the video consultation your doctor will advise you to take additional photos of the problematic areas and suggestions for the angle from which to take photos.

This consultation will be combined with a detailed discussion about your wishes and the possibilities for achieving them.  We will discuss with you the expected results, possible risks and any other issues that you might be concerned about.

We advise you to make a list of all the questions you may want to ask concerning the procedure before the actual consultation. After the official request to us, and if you wish, we can arrange a meeting for you with our representative in London.

Within 24 hours of the video consultation, we will send you a costing describing the price of the procedure and the needed length of stay in Bulgaria. In the costing there will also be preferential prices offered for our partner hotels with which we work and for which we can guarantee the quality and comfort. 

You will then have 3-4 days of time to reflect, and give us your decision.

If you decide to proceed and agree with all terms and conditions , you will have 48 hours within which you must prepay 30% of the total amount of the procedure. This amount is paid directly to the clinic where your procedure will be performed and thereby you will have a reserved date and time for your procedure and a room in the hotel you have chosen. The remaining balance has to be paid by the day before the procedure itself after conducting the preliminary examination in the clinic.

If you decide or need to cancel the procedure, this must be done at least 30 days before the date of your flight in order to be able to trigger a process for returning your deposit.  

If you decide to cancel our services within the last 30 days before your flight, you must have a good reason for doing so (supported by evidence) in order to take your money back. If you cancel it within these 30 days and the reason is acceptable, your money will be returned, but you will be suspended 50 euro for an administrative fee. If you wish to change the date of the procedure, this can happen at least 30 days before.

If you wish, we can also arrange your travel from your home to the airport. We are partners with a transport company and you can use our preferential prices. This also applies to your return flight. To do this, you will need to send us the details of your flight one week in advance.

Upon arrival in Bulgaria, you will be greeted at the airport by one of our employees who will take you to your hotel.

On the day before the operation, you will have a preliminary examination, where some necessary tests will be performed (e.g. blood tests) and we will specify all the details related to the operation (treatment plan, proposal for some additional or adjacent procedures for a better outcome, recovery plan etc). Our employee will take you to the clinic and after that to the place where you are to be accommodated.

Before the surgery, you will need to sign an informed consent document (i.e. a document certifying that you have been informed by the doctor about all potential risks and complications and that you understand them) and agree to proceed with the procedure).

On the day of the operation our employee will bring you back to the clinic. Depending on the procedure, you may need to have one or several days of hospital stay. After the completion of the procedure and the hospital stay, our employee will take you back to your hotel.

During the entire stay, our employee will be at your service throughout. 

If you wish, and if the procedure allows, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements but this must be specified in advance.

On the day of departure, you will be accompanied by our employee back to the airport.

If you wish, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements. This must be specified in advance.

You will be provided with a detailed plan on the recovery process. 

Online consultations in the recovery period will be arranged with your surgeon, but if you have stayed in the hospital after your procedure, the doctor will give you post-operative examinations on the first and third days.

On the seventh and fourteenth days, preventive online consultations will be made to track how the recovery goes.  

Online consultation reviews are also done on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6thmonths.You will be able to contact us at any time!