Breast Lift in Medellín — Mastopexy With or Without an Implant

A breast lift (mastopexy) answers a precise question: “my breasts dropped — how do I bring them back?”. In Medellín we use modern techniques that minimize scarring and preserve nipple sensation.

What does mastopexy actually do?

It repositions the nipple-areola complex higher and removes excess skin generated when the breast descended. It does not add volume by itself: if your breast is empty as well as drooping, you need mastopexy + implant (“augmentation mastopexy”).

Ptosis grades — how dropped is my breast?

We use the Regnault classification:

• Grade I (mild): nipple at the level of the inframammary fold. Treatable with periareolar lift or implant alone.
• Grade II (moderate): nipple below fold but above lower pole. Vertical lift is ideal.
• Grade III (severe): nipple points downward. Requires inverted-T technique.
• Pseudoptosis: tissue dropped, nipple in place. Treated differently.

Mastopexy techniques

Periareolar (Benelli technique)

Scar only around the areola. For grade I ptosis. Least invasive, also most limited: lifts the nipple a few centimeters and reduces areolar diameter.

Vertical / “lollipop” mastopexy

Scar around the areola + vertical scar to the fold. For grade II ptosis. Allows greater lift, better projection and base reduction. Most-requested technique in Medellín.

Inverted-T / anchor / Wise mastopexy

Periareolar + vertical + horizontal scar in the fold. For grade III ptosis and post–weight-loss mastopexy. The most extensive scar, but the only way to reposition large amounts of tissue.

With or without implant?

Without implant: ideal if you like your breast volume but the shape is gone. Restores position and projection without adding size.

With implant: indicated when, beyond drooping, you’ve lost volume (typical post-pregnancy or post-breastfeeding). More complex surgery, OR time 3–4 hours.

Am I a candidate?

• Done with planned pregnancies (a new pregnancy can reverse the result).
• Stable weight for the last 6 months.
• Non-smoker or willing to quit 4 weeks before and after.
• Good general health, realistic expectations about scars.

2026 pricing in Medellín

• Mastopexy without implant: USD 2,700 – 3,900.
• Mastopexy with implant (augmentation mastopexy): USD 3,800 – 5,400.

Includes preoperative tests, OR, anesthesia, outpatient stay and follow-ups for 6 months.

Recovery week-by-week

• Days 1–3: postsurgical bra, moderate pain, no overhead arm motion.
• Day 7: first follow-up, scar evaluation.
• Week 2: back to office work.
• Month 1: light cardio resumed, no weights.
• Month 3: normal sport, scars start lightening.
• Months 12–18: definitive scars. Silicone and laser protocol applied to optimize them.

For international patients

Recommended stay in Medellín: 10–14 days. We coordinate airport pickup at MDE, partner-hotel rates and remote follow-ups during the year-long scar maturation.

Questions about your case? In consultation we evaluate your ptosis grade and explain which technique fits and what scars to expect. Schedule your consultation →