Breast surgery · Buenos Aires
Breast Lift
in Buenos Aires
Mastopexy lifts, repositions and reshapes a ptotic breast. It does not add volume on its own: it corrects the position and improves shape and symmetry. The technique and the scope are defined at an individual assessment consultation; results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed.
Dr. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa Plastic SurgeonM.N. 146.616Titular Member of the SCPBA
Results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed. The indication and scope of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.
- 2–3 hoursSurgery
- GeneralAnaesthesia
- 10–14 daysReturn to work
- 4–6 weeksExercise
- 3–6 monthsFinal result
Timings are indicative. Every recovery is individual and is adjusted at each check-up.
It all starts with a consultation
At the consultation we assess the degree of ptosis, determine the most appropriate technique and explain what result can be expected for your figure.
Every surgery begins with a personalised assessment consultation.The surgery
It does not add volume.
It corrects the position.
Mastopexy — commonly known as a breast lift — elevates and reshapes ptotic (sagging) breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple-areola complex to a higher position on the breast mound. It does not add volume on its own: it corrects breast ptosis and improves shape and symmetry. When there is also a loss of volume, it is combined with implants in the same procedure.
Why exercise is not enough: ptosis results from the loss of elasticity of the skin and the supporting ligaments, not from a lack of muscle. No exercise can tighten skin or reposition descended breast tissue. Mastopexy is the surgical option to correct established ptosis.
The procedure
Three techniques.
The degree of ptosis chooses.
The technique is selected based on how far the nipple has descended relative to the fold and on the amount of excess skin to be removed.
The final decision is made at the assessment consultation, with the patient standing and after measuring the ptosis. Scar location and healing vary by technique and patient; they are discussed during the assessment and the follow-up.
Is it for you?
Neither a bra nor exercise
repositions the tissue.
Mastopexy is indicated for women whose breasts have changed position, shape or firmness in a way that causes concern — whether aesthetic, functional or both.
Signs that surgery helps
- Grade II or III ptosisNipple at or below the inframammary fold
- Descent after pregnancyAnd breastfeeding, with the nipple pointing downward
- Loss of firmnessThat does not improve with support bras or exercise
- Asymmetry in positionBetween one side and the other
Conditions for surgery
- Pregnancies and breastfeeding completedWaiting 6–12 months after breastfeeding is recommended
- Stable weightFor at least 3–6 months, with no pregnancy planned soon
- Good general healthNo contraindications for general anaesthesia
- Realistic expectationsAbout the result and about the scar
At the consultation we measure the degree of ptosis and I explain which technique applies — or whether none applies yet.
The decision at the consultation
Do I need implants
as well as the lift?
- When there is ptosis but the volume is sufficient
- Lifts, repositions and reshapes
- A single procedure
- When there is also a loss of volume
- A more demanding technique in the same procedure
- In very severe ptosis with a large implant it can be safer to operate in two stages, 3–6 months apart
It should not be decided before the in-person assessment. The existing volume is measured, skin elasticity is assessed and the patient's reference photos are reviewed before any recommendation is made. There is no universal answer: every case is individual.
Recovery
From relative rest
to the definitive shape.
The first 3 to 5 days involve the most discomfort — tightness, swelling and sensitivity — and are very manageable with oral medication.
Timings are indicative: recovery and discharge are defined at each check-up. Results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed.
Results
Immediate lift,
and then the settling.
Mastopexy produces a breast that sits visibly higher on the chest wall, with better projection, a more proportionate areola and a firmer envelope. The improvement in position is apparent from the start and continues over the first 3 to 6 months as swelling subsides and the tissue settles.
The correction tends to be durable because the changes are structural, although ageing continues: new pregnancies, weight fluctuations or gravity over time can make ptosis partially reappear.
Medical criterion
Nothing is decided
from a screen.
The indication, scope and planning of any procedure are defined only after an individual medical assessment.
Send your photos on WhatsApp and, subject to availability, I will reply with a preliminary assessment for your case. The fee is defined at the assessment consultation.
Post-operative care
We don’t leave you alone
after surgery
The result of plastic surgery does not end in the operating room. Dr. Jenny De La Rosa accompanies her patients almost every day for the first 15 days after surgery.
Wound care, scar monitoring, assessment of progress and an immediate answer to any question. All of it to support good healing and to minimise risks, adjusting the check-ups to how each patient is healing.
Timings are indicative: recovery and discharge are defined at each check-up. Results vary by patient and cannot be guaranteed.
Dra. Jenny Ortega
De La Rosa
Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
I am a plastic surgeon with a practice focused on facial rejuvenation. My practice covers the whole spectrum of the face: from the Deep Plane Facelift and facial surgery (necklift, temporal lift, blepharoplasty, lip lift, rhinoplasty) to non-surgical treatments (hyaluronic acid, thread lifts, PRP and other injectables).
My criterion: a facelift is not a surgery about age, it is a surgery about laxity. That is why my first job is not to operate, but to assess honestly who is a candidate today — and who is not yet. Titular Member of the SCPBA — Buenos Aires Plastic Surgery Society · M.N. 146.616
Frequently asked
What people ask
before deciding.
Recovery from mastopexy takes approximately 10–14 days before returning to desk work and light daily activities. The first 3–5 days involve the most discomfort — tightness and swelling — managed with oral medication. Exercise and heavy lifting are restricted for 4–6 weeks. The final result, with scars matured and tissues settled, is visible at 3–6 months.
Mastopexy involves more scarring than breast augmentation alone because excess skin must be removed. The periareolar scar follows the edge of the areola; the lollipop technique adds a vertical line to the fold; the anchor technique adds a horizontal scar in the fold. All scars fade progressively over 12–18 months. At full maturity, they are typically pale, flat, and concealed within underwear and swimwear. Scar care protocol is provided post-operatively.
Yes. Augmentation-mastopexy combines a breast lift with implant placement in a single surgery — ideal for patients with both volume loss and sagging, the most common scenario after pregnancy and breastfeeding. We assess at the consultation whether simultaneous or staged surgery is the safest approach for your anatomy and degree of ptosis.
Mastopexy preserves the nipple-areola complex on a vascularized tissue pedicle, maintaining connection to the milk ducts in most cases. Breastfeeding is typically possible after a breast lift. However, patients planning future pregnancies should be aware that pregnancy and breastfeeding can affect the long-term result of the lift.
Dr. Jenny Ortega De La Rosa · Buenos Aires
If you have read this far,
the next step is to measure the ptosis.
An assessment consultation: what applies in your case, what does not, and what can be expected from each option.
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