Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation

Breast lift with combines with repositioning of the patient’s own breast tissue for upper pole fullness — no . Ideal after implant . under TIVA. CQC-regulated Baker Street facility.

Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation in London

Breast lift with — also called breast or breast lift with flap — is a specialised that combines a breast lift (mastopexy) with the use of the patient’s own breast tissue to add volume to the upper pole, without implants.

Rather than using silicone to provide volume, repositions the patient’s own lower pole breast tissue (a dermal or glandular flap) upward to fill the upper pole — producing a fuller, more projected upper breast from existing tissue. The procedure uses the same pattern as a standard mastopexy (lollipop or anchor), so no scarring is created.

This is particularly for patients who want to remove their existing breast implants but wish to upper pole fullness without replacing them with new implants — and for wanting a modest volume with a lift using entirely their own tissue.

At Centre for Surgery, breast lift with is performed by consultant plastic surgeons on the GMC Specialist at our Baker Street facility under TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia). A two-week period applies after .

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Benefits of Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation

upper pole fullness using only the patient’s own tissue — no silicone implants, no implant-related risks (capsular contracture, BIA-ALCL, implant rupture, need for future replacement).

The procedure existing breast tissue upward rather than adding volume. This is particularly appropriate for who want their breasts to look fuller in the upper pole a increase in overall breast size.

After implant removal, the upper pole of the breast typically deflates. this by tissue to fill the area where the implant provided — without requiring new implants.

The mastopexy corrects breast ptosis and repositions the nipple; the auto-augmentation component addresses upper pole shape. Both are through a single incision and a single .

The flap of tissue integrates with the breast tissue and the result is — though to the same changes as any breast tissue ( ageing, weight change, pregnancy).

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Before & After Results

All patients whose appear below have given full written for the use of their images for educational purposes.

Case 1 — Breast lift with auto-augmentation. Improved upper pole and elevated breast position using repositioned breast tissue. No implants.

Case 2 — Auto-augmentation following removal. Upper pole volume without new by repositioning lower pole tissue.

Case 3 — Breast lift with as part of mummy . correction of ptosis and volume redistribution in a single session.

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What Does Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation Involve?

Breast lift with auto-augmentation is performed as a day-case at our Baker Street facility under TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia). The procedure takes 2–4 hours depending on .

TIVA (Total Anaesthesia) is by your consultant — the safest form of general anaesthesia for day-case surgery, using only intravenous agents with no inhaled gases.

The follows the planned mastopexy technique — typically lollipop (vertical) or anchor (inverted T) on the degree of ptosis. These are the same incisions used for a standard breast lift.

Excess skin is removed and the breast tissue reshaped. The is to a higher, more forward-facing on the breast mound.

A flap of the patient’s own lower pole breast tissue and dermis is identified, elevated, and upward to the upper pole of the breast — to the chest wall to maintain its new position. This existing tissue to upper pole fullness without implants.

All incisions are closed in layers using dissolvable sutures only — no removal appointment needed. A bra is applied before discharge.

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 clinical number.

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Recovery After Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation

Recovery after breast lift with auto-augmentation is similar to breast lift recovery — the component does not significantly extend the recovery period.

Rest at home. Wear post-surgical bra continuously. Avoid arms above height and any heavy lifting. Bruising, swelling, and temporary numbness of the breast skin are normal. managed with by the end of week 1. You may shower 48 hours after . Wound check with our nursing team at 7–10 days — sutures only, no needed.

Return to desk work possible by day 7–10. Light lower body from week 2. Continue upper body . bra continues.

Surgeon review at 6 weeks. Full exercise including upper body resumes. to bra permitted. Apply silicone gel or tape to scars from 4 weeks to scar quality.

The breasts sit higher than the final as swelling resolves. The repositioned tissue gradually and integrates. Final results are visible at 3–6 months. Scars fade from pink to pale over 12 months.

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Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation?

Breast lift with is appropriate for specific clinical situations. It is not a applicable alternative to augmentation — the volume is modest and depends entirely on the amount of lower pole breast tissue available for repositioning.

criteria apply: good general health, stable weight, or willing to stop for 4 weeks before and after surgery. BMI appropriate for day-case surgery.

Your surgeon will assess tissue availability, degree of ptosis, and overall anatomy at and give you an honest of what auto-augmentation can and cannot achieve for your case.

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Why Choose Centre for Surgery for Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation?

All surgery at Centre for Surgery is by plastic on the GMC Specialist Register — members of BAPRAS and ISAPS. Breast lift with is a technically demanding specific expertise in both mastopexy and flap design. We do not use cosmetic doctors or for breast surgery.

Surgery takes place at our purpose-built hospital at 95–97 Baker Street, Marylebone, independently inspected and rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission.

All procedures use TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia) — the safest form of general for surgery. Faster recovery, less nausea, .

produces a good outcome only when the anatomy is appropriate — sufficient lower pole tissue, adequate ptosis, appropriate goals. Your will give you an honest assessment of whether this will achieve what you are looking for, or whether a different approach (fat transfer, implants, or lift) would serve you better.

A mandatory two-week period applies after every consultation.

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

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

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