Breast Lift in Barranquilla, Mastopexy
I return the breast to its position by repositioning the tissue and the areola, without adding volume. It is the surgery for when the breast is not small, it has simply dropped. I am Dr. Boris Henríquez, plastic surgeon, with more than 26 years of experience in breast surgery in Barranquilla.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is the surgery that corrects breast drooping. With pregnancies, breastfeeding, weight changes or simply the passing of time, the skin loses elasticity and the tissue drops: the breast looks empty in the upper pole and the areola ends up pointing downward.
What I do is remove the excess skin, reposition the tissue higher and place the areola where it belongs. I do not add volume: I reorganize the volume you already have. If you also want more size, it can be combined with implants in the same surgery.
Who Is a Candidate for a Breast Lift?
Before operating I need to understand exactly what bothers you, because sagging and lack of volume are different problems with different solutions. These are the points I go over with you:
Who Is a Candidate for a Breast Lift?
You have drooping or laxity in your breasts
Your breasts have lost firmness or sit lower than you’d like.
Your nipples have changed position
The nipple-areola complex sits lower and may benefit from a lift.
You have had changes from pregnancy or breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change the shape and firmness of the bust.
You maintain a stable weight
A stable body weight favors longer-lasting, more predictable results.
You are in good general health
You have no medical conditions that could interfere with the surgery or your recovery.
You want to improve the shape of your breasts
You want to regain a firmer, lifted appearance that is in harmony with your figure.
Who Is a Candidate for a Breast Lift?
Minimum age with complete facial development
Generally 16 to 18 years old; before that the cartilage and bone keep growing and the result can vary.
Realistic, well-defined goals
The patient understands which changes are possible given their anatomy and which are not.
Non-smoker, or willing to quit tobacco
Smoking affects healing and increases complications.
Good general health
No decompensated cardiovascular disease, clotting disorders or active infections.
Valid reasons that are your own
The decision comes from the patient, not from outside pressure from a partner, family or social circle.
Availability for the recovery period
Enough time to follow the rest period, the check-ups and the specific care instructions.
Degrees of Sagging I Correct with a Breast Lift
The degree of sagging determines the technique and the scar pattern. This is what I evaluate at your consultation:
Mild drooping
Moderate drooping
Advanced drooping
Areola position
Skin quality and excess skin
Symmetry between both breasts
Your Process: 4 Stages of Your Surgery
Consultation and Surgical Plan
It all starts with a calm conversation. I measure the degree of sagging, assess the quality of your skin and the amount of tissue, and explain what scar pattern your case needs. Here we define whether it goes on its own or with implants.
Pre-Surgical Preparation
The internist evaluates you and orders the tests that apply, including breast studies appropriate for your age. I give you written instructions for the days beforehand and for stopping medications.
The Surgery
I remove the excess skin, rearrange the tissue to give projection back to the upper part of the breast, and reposition the areola in its correct place, always taking care of its blood supply and its sensation.
Follow-Up Visits and Monitoring
I accompany you at scheduled check-ups to review how you’re healing, do the dressings and follow the maturing of the scars for as many months as needed.
What to Expect from Your Breast Lift: Day by Day
First days – Surgical Bra and Rest
You go home with a special bra that holds the breast in its new position. It is normal to feel tightness and discomfort rather than strong pain, and it is well managed with the pain medication I prescribe.
First weeks – Gradually Back to Your Routine
The swelling subsides and most patients return to light activities within a short time. I ask you to avoid raising your arms above your shoulders and lifting weight.
First Months — The Breast Settles
The tissue settles and the final shape gradually appears. At first the breast looks higher and firmer than it will end up: that is expected.
The Months After — The Scars Mature
They go from pink to light slowly and gradually, over several months. It is the part that asks for the most patience and the one where I stay closest to you.
Post-Op Care Specific
to Breast Lift
In breast surgery, the final shape and the quality of the scars depend a great deal on these first months. These are my instructions:
Real Results
Results Gallery: Before and After
Cases of my own patients who authorized the use of their images. Every breast starts from a different degree of descent and a different skin quality, so these cases are a general reference and not a promise of results.
The Breast in Its Position
You regain projection in the upper part and the areola points forward again. The silhouette changes even when you are dressed.
Planned Scar
I use the least extensive pattern that resolves your degree of sagging, and I show it to you before surgery so you know exactly what to expect.
Preserved Sensation
The technique protects the blood supply and the nerves of the areola. There may be temporary changes in sensitivity that recover gradually.
What a Breast Lift Does Not Do
It does not increase the size of the breast and it does not stop aging. Gravity, future pregnancies and weight changes keep acting over time.
Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Lift Surgery
Book your Breast Lift Consultation with Dr. Boris Henríquez in Barranquilla
Taking the first step is easy: a calm consultation, with no obligation. I assess the degree of descent, the quality of your skin and the volume you have, and I explain which technique your case needs and what scar it involves.
At the end you receive a proposal designed just for your case and a written quote. You can book your appointment via WhatsApp or through the contact form.
