Gravity Had Its Turn — Now It's Yours
Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Ottawa with Dr. Mehrad Jaberi
Let's be honest — time, gravity, babies, and life in general aren't exactly kind to breasts. Maybe yours used to sit higher and perkier, and somewhere along the way things shifted south. Your nipples point more toward the floor than the horizon. Your bras are doing more heavy lifting than they signed up for.
A breast lift puts everything back where it belongs. It's not about changing your size — it's about restoring shape, position, and that confidence you get when you look in the mirror and think, "There she is."
Quick Facts
| Procedure Time | 2–3 hours |
| Anesthesia | General anesthesia |
| Recovery | 1–2 weeks off work; 4–6 weeks full activity |
| Results Last | Long-lasting (years) |
| Starting From | $10,000 |
What Is a Breast Lift (Mastopexy)?
A breast lift — technically called mastopexy — is a surgery that raises and reshapes sagging breasts. Dr. Jaberi removes excess skin, tightens the surrounding tissue, and repositions the nipple and areola to a more youthful height. The result? Breasts that look firmer, perkier, and more proportionate.
Here's what a lot of people don't realize: a breast lift doesn't add or remove volume. It works with what you've got and simply puts it in a better place. Think of it like tailoring a beautiful dress that's gotten a bit stretched out — same fabric, just reshaped to fit perfectly again.
There are different lift techniques depending on how much correction you need. A crescent or donut lift handles mild sagging with minimal scarring. A lollipop lift (Dr. Jaberi's go-to for moderate ptosis) reshapes beautifully with scars that fade well. And a full anchor lift addresses more significant drooping. During your consultation, Dr. Jaberi will examine your breasts and recommend the technique that delivers the best result for your anatomy.
The bottom line? If you're happy with your breast size but wish everything was just… higher — a breast lift is probably exactly what you're looking for.
Is a Breast Lift Right for You?
A breast lift could be your ideal procedure if:
- Your breasts have lost their shape or firmness
- Your nipples fall below the breast crease or point downward
- One breast hangs lower than the other
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss changed your breast shape
- Your areolas have stretched over time
- You're content with your breast size, just not the position
Quick test: if you put a pencil in the fold under your breast and it stays there, you likely have some degree of ptosis (sagging) that a lift can address. But really, the best test is how you feel — and whether it bothers you enough to do something about it.
What to Expect — From First Visit to Full Results
Your Consultation
Dr. Jaberi will assess the degree of ptosis (how much drooping is present), your skin quality, nipple position, and breast volume. He'll explain which lift technique suits you and whether adding implants might give you the fuller result you're envisioning. It's an honest conversation — not a sales pitch.
Bring pictures of results you admire if you have them. It helps Dr. Jaberi understand your aesthetic goals so he can tell you exactly what's achievable.
Surgery Day
The procedure takes about 2 to 3 hours under general anesthesia. Dr. Jaberi carefully removes excess skin, reshapes the breast tissue internally, and moves your nipple-areola complex to its new, higher position — all while keeping the blood supply and sensation intact. The incisions are closed in layers for the best possible scar outcome.
You'll go home the same day in a surgical support bra. Most patients say the first few days feel more "tight and sore" than genuinely painful.
Recovery Timeline
Swelling, tightness, and some bruising. Sleep elevated and let the pain medication do its job. Your breasts will look high and a bit swollen — that's temporary.
First post-op visit. Dressings adjusted, swelling already improving. Light walks are encouraged. Most patients feel surprisingly good.
Back to a desk job for most. The shape starts looking more natural as swelling resolves. Still wearing the support bra 24/7.
Exercise gradually resumes. The lifted shape is really taking form. Scars are still red but flattening.
Scars continue fading from red to pink to pale. Your final, beautiful, lifted shape emerges. Hello, strapless tops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not really. A breast lift reshapes your existing tissue — it doesn't remove volume. Some women feel their breasts look slightly smaller simply because they're more compact and lifted instead of spread out. But you're keeping all your tissue. In fact, most patients say their breasts look fuller after a lift because everything is back in the right place.
We won't sugarcoat it — a breast lift does leave scars. The most common pattern is around the areola and a vertical line down to the crease (lollipop). For more correction, there may be a scar along the crease as well (anchor). The good news? These scars fade dramatically over the first year, and Dr. Jaberi's layered closure technique and scar care protocols make a big difference. Most patients say the trade-off between scars and lifted, beautiful breasts is a no-brainer.
Yes — it's called an augmentation-mastopexy and it's one of the most requested combination procedures. If you want lifted and fuller breasts, this can be done in a single surgery. It's a more complex operation, but in the right hands it delivers stunning results. Dr. Jaberi will assess whether combining or staging makes more sense for your situation.
A breast lift can't stop gravity forever, but the results are genuinely long-lasting — we're talking years and years. Your breasts will continue to age, but from a much higher starting point. Maintaining a stable weight, wearing supportive bras, and taking care of your skin all help preserve your results for as long as possible.
In most cases, yes. Temporary changes in nipple sensation are common in the first few weeks or months after surgery, but permanent loss is rare. Dr. Jaberi preserves the nerve pathways during surgery, and the vast majority of his patients report normal sensation once everything has fully healed.
Ready to Feel Lifted — In Every Sense?
A breast lift isn't just about how things look. It's about how you feel when you get dressed in the morning. Book a consultation with Dr. Jaberi and find out what's possible for you — no pressure, just real answers.
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