Breast Uplift in Marylebone, London

Skin incisions are placed to allow the reshaping and lifting of your breast tissue and nipple. Your breast is then reshaped and lifted by Dr Ben Khoda. Any stitches that are placed will be absorbable, and scarring kept to a minimum.

At BK Aesthetics, we offer three types of uplift:

• Anchor shaped technique (the Wise pattern). The Wise pattern is the original breast reduction surgery procedure, also known as the anchor technique, as it leaves an anchor-shaped scar. This is a full uplift, is highly versatile, and can provide reliable outcomes.
• Vertical scar technique. This is a full uplift that is particularly effective in women with ptosis (low nipples in relation to the rest of the breast shape).
• Modified uplift (Benelli technique). The Benelli breast lift provides excellent breast-shaping results with the most minimally invasive incisions. The procedure is a great solution for those who want to moderately firm, lift, and shape their breasts without adding extra volume.

You’re likely a good candidate if your breasts have started to sag with age, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss, and the shape no longer sits where you’d like. The best results tend to come from women in good general health, with a stable weight, who don’t smoke or are willing to stop well before surgery. Realistic expectations matter too. A mastopexy reshapes and lifts what’s already there rather than adding volume, so if you want more fullness as well as a lift, Dr Ben Khoda may suggest combining it with implants.

The only way to know for certain is a proper assessment. During your consultation, Dr Ben Khoda will examine your breast tissue, skin quality, and nipple position, then talk through whether an uplift alone will meet your goals or whether a different approach suits you better.

Yes, and it’s the most common approach. If you’re happy with your natural breast volume and just want a firmer, higher, more youthful shape, a standalone mastopexy does that without adding an implant. Dr Ben Khoda removes the excess skin, lifts the tissue, and repositions the nipple, so most of the change you’ll see is in shape and position rather than size, though you may drop slightly due to the skin and tissue removed.

The trade-off is a bit less fullness at the top of the breast compared with a lift-with-implants, but many patients prefer the more natural result. If upper pole fullness matters to you, that’s when Dr Ben Khoda might suggest combining the lift with an implant instead.

After examining your breast tissue during the consultation, we will discuss your options and make recommendations based on your anatomy and preferences. Mr Khoda always offers a bespoke, personalised service, in Marylebone.

You will meet your surgeon to discuss your options. The surgeon will make a note of any illnesses you have or have had in the past and take a record of any medication you are on, including herbal remedies and medicines that are not prescribed by your doctor.

The simple answer is to maintain robust health through a good diet and regular exercise. If you smoke, stopping at least six weeks before the operation will help to reduce the risk of complications. Lastly, take a bath or shower during the 24 hours prior to your operation to make sure that the area is as clean as possible.

If you are overweight or planning to become pregnant, Mr Khoda might suggest delaying your operation, in Marylebone, London.

All surgeries can lead to complications, but Mr Khoda works in a safe and consistent manner to minimise any risks. He uses the non-touch technique, avoiding skin contact with any part of the wound or any substance or surface that will come into contact with the wound, such as the inner surface of dressings. The most common complications with surgery are bleeding, haematomas, infection, numbness, alteration in nipple sensation, and the need to return to theatre for further procedures. Surgery also presents a risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Specific risks of this surgery include areola stretch and visible scarring. Patients must understand that no uplift is permanent. Longevity depends on elasticity of breast tissues.

Often you’ll go down around one cup size, but not for the reason most people expect. A mastopexy removes mostly excess skin rather than breast tissue, so the change isn’t really a loss of volume. It’s more that your breasts now sit higher and firmer, so a bra actually fits properly instead of the slightly-too-big size many women end up wearing to accommodate sagging.

How much this shows up varies. If you have a lot of excess skin to remove, the difference tends to be more noticeable. If your sagging is mild, expect the change to be subtle.

When you lose a significant amount of weight, the fat that gave your breasts their volume shrinks along with the rest of your body. The skin and the ligaments that support your breast tissue don’t shrink at the same rate, especially with rapid weight loss, so they’re left stretched around less volume underneath. Ligaments behave a bit like elastic that’s been overstretched: once they’ve lost their tension, they don’t spring back on their own, no matter how much you exercise or how healthy your diet is.

Topical creams and firming routines can support skin condition, but they won’t correct sagging caused by stretched ligaments and excess skin. A breast lift addresses the actual structural cause, removing the loose skin, tightening the tissue, and repositioning the breast and nipple higher. If you’ve also lost significant volume, Dr Ben Khoda may suggest combining the lift with implants to restore fullness as well as shape.

Yes. Scars start off pink or red and slightly raised, which is completely normal in the first few weeks while the incisions heal. From around six to eight weeks they begin to flatten, and by the three to six month mark most patients see a real improvement as the scar tissue matures and softens. They keep fading for up to a year or so, eventually settling to a lighter line closer to your natural skin tone.

Sun protection over the scars during this period helps them fade well, and Dr Ben Khoda will talk you through aftercare that supports healing at your follow-up appointments.

Not straight away. Avoid short-haul flights for around two weeks and long-haul flights for four to six weeks. For a beach holiday, it’s best to wait at least eight weeks. Dr Ben Khoda can confirm exact timing for you based on your healing.

Most women can. A standard mastopexy mainly removes excess skin rather than glandular tissue, so the milk ducts and nerves that make breastfeeding possible are usually left intact. There’s a small chance the technique used, particularly the position of the incisions around the nipple, could affect milk supply, so it’s worth flagging your plans for future pregnancy at consultation.