How much is a breast lift in Ireland?
Our price guide puts a breast lift (mastopexy) at €6,000 to €8,100. With implants at the same time it starts from about €9,500. The price normally includes the surgeon, the hospital, the anaesthetic and the check-ups.
What is the difference between a breast lift and a breast uplift?
Nothing: they're two names for the same operation, mastopexy. It removes loose skin, reshapes the breast and moves the nipple higher. It doesn't make the breasts bigger on its own.
How long is recovery from a breast lift?
Most people take at least two weeks off work, wear a support bra day and night for the first weeks, and avoid lifting and strenuous exercise, including swimming, for about a month. Scars fade over a year or more.
Will I have scars?
Yes. Every breast lift leaves scars: around the areola, usually down to the crease under the breast, and sometimes along the crease. They fade but don't disappear. Normal bras and bikini tops usually cover them.
Can I breastfeed after a breast lift?
Breastfeeding is usually still possible after a breast lift, but some women make less milk afterwards, and a few find they can't breastfeed at all.
Does health insurance pay for a breast lift?
Health insurance plans normally exclude cosmetic surgery, except to correct disfigurement from a condition you were born with, an accident or a disease. A breast lift for appearance is almost never covered. Check your own policy before anything is booked.
Who will contact me?
One clinic, not five. We pass your enquiry to one Irish clinic, and they contact you to arrange a consultation with a surgeon. Nothing is booked until you say yes.
How much is a breast uplift in Dublin?
Typically €6,000 to €8,100, the same range as the rest of Ireland.
Is mastopexy the same as a breast lift?
Yes. Mastopexy is the medical name; breast lift and breast uplift are the everyday names.
Do breast lift scars go away?
No. They fade and soften over one to two years but are permanent.
How long off work after a breast lift?
At least two weeks for a desk job, longer for physical work.
Can I have a breast lift and implants at the same time?
Usually, yes. Some surgeons split it into two operations when a big lift and a large implant are both needed.
Is a breast lift better than implants?
They do different jobs: a lift fixes drooping, implants add volume. Which suits you depends on where your nipple sits and how full you'd like to be.
Does a breast reduction lift the breasts?
Yes. A reduction always moves the nipple up and reshapes the breast, so it lifts as it reduces.
How soon after breastfeeding can I have a breast lift?
Surgeons generally suggest waiting about six months to a year after you stop breastfeeding, so your breasts settle to their new size and shape before anything is planned.
How long after weight loss can I have a breast lift?
When your weight has been stable for some months. Ask your surgeon how long they look for.
Is a breast lift safe?
For most healthy people it goes well, but it's major surgery with real risks. Your surgeon should explain how likely each is for you.
How much is a breast lift in Turkey?
Packages are advertised at about €3,600 to €5,900, before flights and extra nights.
Are tubular breasts dangerous?
No. They aren't harmful and don't need treatment. See your GP if anything about your breasts worries you.