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Breast Surgery · Mastopexy · Delhi

Breast Lift

Breast lift -
restored shape, restored confidence.

"A breast lift is a shape operation. The volume is yours - we re-distribute it to a more youthful position."

MS · DNB Plastic Surgery - Army Hospital R&RMastopexy TechniqueAuto-AugmentationVertical and Wise Patterns14+ Years Breast SurgerySensitivity Preservation
Credentials
MS · DNB Plastic Surgery - Army Hospital R&R.
Dr. Arjun Handa trained at Army Hospital R&R New Delhi - one of India's most respected plastic surgery training centres. 14+ years dedicated to body and breast surgery. Every breast lift at Handa is performed by him personally.
Technology
Mastopexy + Auto-Augmentation combined with preservation-first technique.
We use Mastopexy + Auto-Augmentation on every relevant case - the clinical evidence shows materially better outcomes, faster recovery, and more reproducible results than traditional technique.
Outcomes
Outcomes measured. Happiness tracked. Documented.
Every patient is enrolled in the AHI - a composite outcome score measured pre-op and at Month 1, 3, 6, 12. A documented Personalised Happiness Report is delivered at Month 12.
The Surgeon Who Will Operate On You

Your breast lift will be performed personally by Dr. Arjun Handa.

The surgeon you meet at consultation is the surgeon who performs your operation. Always.

Breast Surgery Specialist
Dr. Arjun Handa
MS General Surgery | DNB Plastic Surgery
R&R Army hospital Delhi

Dr. Arjun Handa is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 14 years of dedicated experience in body and breast surgery. He completed MS General Surgery followed by DNB Plastic Surgery from Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi - one of the most rigorous plastic-surgical training programmes in India. He performs every body and breast operation personally using VASER ultrasonic liposuction, drainless abdominoplasty technique, and a preservation-first surgical philosophy. Dr. Arjun co-founded Handa Aesthetics & Plastics with Dr. Shruti Handa and leads all body and breast surgery at the practice.

VASER Ultrasonic LiposuctionHi-Def Body ContouringDrainless AbdominoplastyBreast AugmentationBreast ReductionBreast LiftGynecomastia SurgeryMommy MakeoverArm & Thigh Lift6-Pack Abs Sculpting
Why MS + DNB Plastic Surgery matters

DNB Plastic Surgery is recognised as equivalent to the MCh Plastic Surgery degree - a 3-year super-specialty surgical training programme. Army Hospital R&R, where Dr. Arjun trained, is one of India's most respected plastic surgery training centres with high volume in reconstructive and aesthetic body cases. For a body and breast surgeon, MS General Surgery (covering abdominal anatomy, breast surgical principles, complex decision-making) followed by DNB Plastic Surgery (aesthetic technique, tissue handling, outcome refinement) is the credential pathway that distinguishes a trained plastic surgeon from a practitioner who has attended short courses. In a field where outcomes depend on volume and judgement as much as technique, 14+ years of dedicated body surgery practice is what matters most.

Credential summary
QualificationMS General Surgery, DNB Plastic Surgery - Army Hospital R&R, New Delhi
TrainingArmy Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi - Plastic Surgery Superspeciality
FocusBody contouring, breast surgery, gynecomastia, mommy makeover, abdominoplasty
TechnologyVASER Ultrasonic Liposuction · Drainless Abdominoplasty · In-house OT & ICU
Experience14+ years · 5,000+ body and breast cases
Personal pledge"The surgeon at your consultation is the surgeon in your operation. Always."
In Detail

About Breast Lift

What Is A Breast Lift

A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that involves lifting and reshaping sagging breasts to create a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Women who are unhappy with the shape, size, or position of their breasts due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or aging can consult the best cosmetic surgeon in Delhi for a breast lift procedure.

Who Can Get A Breast Lift

Ideal candidates include women who:

  1. Have sagging or drooping breasts due to age, weight loss, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
  2. Have nipples that point downwards or are positioned below the breast crease.
  3. Have stretched or enlarged areolas.
  4. Have breasts that lack firmness or volume.

Breast Lift Procedure

During the breast lift procedure, the excess skin is removed, and the breast tissue is then repositioned and reshaped to improve the overall appearance of the breasts. The nipples and areolas may also be repositioned to a more aesthetically pleasing location. The results of a breast lift are immediately visible, and the breasts appear firmer, higher, and more youthful.

Breast Lift Recovery & Results

The recovery period for breast lift surgery typically lasts between 1-2 weeks, during which time the patients may experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. However, these side effects are transient as most patients are able to return to work and other normal activities within a few days to a week after the procedure.

The results of a breast lift procedure can be long-lasting, but they may be affected by factors such as aging, weight fluctuations, and pregnancy. It is important to get this procedure done at the best plastic surgery clinic in Delhi and maintain a stable weight and follow a healthy lifestyle to ensure that the results of the procedure are long-lasting.

FAQ's

1. What are my options for breast lift?

Surgery is the best option for breast lift. You may be offered non surgical methods at other centers but we do not recommend it.

2. Are there any scars?

The scars are well hidden and are not visible when looking at the breasts from front or sides.

3. How many times do I have to visit you after surgery?

Our doctors maintain excellent follow up through phone and messages. You will stay in touch with them and are expected to visit day 10 for stitch removal.

4. What are the charges?

Our prices are reasonable and transparent. We aim to provide the highest quality of services at accessible prices. When you meet our doctors they will explain the details of our price structure with complete transparency.

5. What are the possible complications?

Complications with breast lift surgery are rare. These have never happened at our centre at all, though medical literature reports the overall rate at 1%.

Some of these complications mentioned in medical literature, include :

Immediate post-op complications:

  • Infection
  • Hematoma (Blood Clot Accumulation)

Later Complications:

  • Hypertrophic scar
  • Nipple malposition
  • Breast assymetry

6. Will it be painful?

No, not at all. It is performed under general anaesthesia. Post-op is pain free and you can comfortably go home the next day

7. Will I need to be admitted?

Yes, you will be admitted for one night.

8. How long do the results last?

The results last for 15-20 years but varies if you experience rapid weight loss or weight gain and pregnancy.

9. Any special post-operative instructions?

Yes, you will need to wear a compression garment for 3-4 months.

10. Will I have any problem in breast feeding?

No, not at all. Glandular tissue along with the connection to the nipple is preserved which is enough for breast feeding

The Procedure

Breast Lift - what we actually do

A plain account of what mastopexy is, and what it is not.

Breast Surgery · Mastopexy
Breast Lift
(Mastopexy)
Lift · Reshape · Reposition
BREAST SURGERY / PROCEDURE 03
Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
Restores breast position and shape without changing size - using auto-augmentation principles.
Auto-augmentation - your own tissue, lifted and re-distributed
Best Suited For
Breast ptosis (drooping) · Post-pregnancy changes · Post-weight-loss
Surgical Approach
Vertical (lollipop) · Wise pattern - depending on ptosis grade
Anaesthesia & Stay
General · 1-night stay · Surgical bra 6 weeks
Timeline to Result
Initial shape Week 6 · Final Month 6
Breast Lift Variants We Perform
APPROACH / 01
Crescent Lift
Minimal lift · Areolar reduction

For very mild ptosis - small crescent of skin removed above the areola. Limited result but very small scar.

Best ForGrade 1 ptosis only · Minimal lift desired
TechniqueCrescent above areola only. Very limited skin removal.
NoteLimited to very mild ptosis.
APPROACH / 02
Vertical (Lollipop)
Around areola + vertical line

Standard mastopexy for moderate ptosis - scar around areola and vertically to breast fold. Auto-augmentation typically included.

Best ForGrade 2 ptosis · Moderate lift required
TechniquePeriareolar + vertical incision. Auto-augmentation re-distribution.
APPROACH / 03
Wise Pattern (Anchor)
Around areola + vertical + horizontal

For significant ptosis - anchor-shaped scar pattern allows maximum lift and skin removal.

Best ForGrade 3 ptosis · Significant skin excess
TechniqueWise pattern incision. Auto-augmentation re-distribution.
APPROACH / 04
Augmentation-Mastopexy
Lift + implant in one operation

Combined operation for ptosis AND volume loss. Technically more demanding, higher revision rate, but addresses both problems.

Best ForPtosis + significant volume loss · Want both lift and size
TechniqueMastopexy + implant placement. Multiple incision patterns.
NoteHigher revision rate than either operation alone.
Signature Technology

Auto-augmentation mastopexy.

Re-distribute existing breast tissue toward the upper pole - enhanced fullness without implants.

Mastopexy Technology
Auto-Augmentation
Your own tissue, re-distributed for upper-pole projection
Auto-augmentation - re-distribute tissue without implants
Inferior pedicle preserves blood supply and sensation
Vertical or Wise pattern depending on ptosis grade
Drainless technique with progressive tension sutures
Sensitivity preservation in 80-90% of cases
Mastopexy vs Augmentation-Mastopexy
Lift alone or with volume
Mastopexy alone: lift only, no size change, simpler operation, lower revision rate. Augmentation-mastopexy: lift PLUS volume, more complex, higher revision rate but addresses both problems in one operation.
Pattern Selection
Crescent / Vertical / Wise
Pattern selection based on ptosis grade. Crescent: minimal lift. Vertical: moderate. Wise: significant. Higher ptosis grade requires more scarring for predictable result.
Auto-Augmentation
Re-distribute, do not add
Auto-augmentation re-distributes existing breast tissue toward upper pole - produces enhanced projection without implants. Key technique for patients who specifically do not want implants.
In-House Facility
Our own OT
All breast lifts in our dedicated in-house operating theatre. Cardiac-trained anaesthesia.
From First Conversation to 12-Month Review

Your breast lift journey, in five stages.

Every patient at Handa follows the same structured pathway. 60-minute consultation. No pressure to decide same-day. Personally performed surgery.

01
The Roadmap Visit
60-minute consultation with Dr. Arjun. Standardised assessment, surgical photographs, expectation alignment. AHI baseline measured.
02
Surgical Plan
Variant selected. Transparent quotation. Quotation valid 90 days - no pressure to decide same-day.
03
Surgery Day
Performed personally by Dr. Arjun in our in-house OT. General anaesthesia. Day-care or 1-2 night stay depending on procedure.
04
Recovery Protocol
Compression garment as indicated. Follow-up Week 1, Month 1, 3. WhatsApp access throughout. AHI tracking begins.
05
12-Month Outcome
Month 6 and 12 reviews. Final AHI score. Personalised Happiness Report delivered.
Candidacy & Who This Is For

Who breast lift is right for - and who it isn't.

We turn away roughly one in seven breast lift consultations. This is the single most important reason our outcomes look the way they do.

Likely a good candidate
Characteristics associated with good outcomes
You have breast ptosis (drooping) that bothers you
You want lift without significant size change (mastopexy alone)
Your skin elasticity is reasonable
You accept the trade-off of permanent scars
You are in good general health, non-smoker
You have realistic expectations about lift duration (ptosis can recur)
You can allow 2-3 weeks of activity restriction
If this sounds like you, the consultation will likely be productive.
Likely not ready - or not right
Characteristics that may prompt "not now" or an alternative
You are seeking dramatic size increase - augmentation-mastopexy is the right operation
You are planning future pregnancies - results will change
Your skin is very poor quality - early ptosis recurrence likely
You are a current smoker - tissue healing impaired
You cannot accept anchor or vertical scarring
You expect breasts to remain lifted indefinitely - gravity continues
Recent major life stress
If any applies, the consultation is still worthwhile - an honest "not yet" with a clear pathway.
Recovery Timeline

What to expect, week by week.

Our breast lift recovery timeline reflects current best-practice technique. Most patients return to desk work within 1-2 weeks.

Phase 01
Days 1-7
Surgical bra continuously
Limit arm movement
Desk work possible Day 5
Wound care daily
Day 7-10: Suture review
Phase 02
Weeks 2-3
Most swelling reducing
Return to most activities
Surgical bra continuous
Week 3: Initial shape emerging
Phase 03
Month 1-3
Light exercise Week 4
Sports bra by Week 6
Month 1 review
Sensation fluctuates
Month 3: 70% of final shape
Phase 04
Month 3-6
Full exercise
Scar maturation
Final shape
Month 6: 90% final
Phase 05
Month 6-12
Scar mature
Month 12 review
AHI Report
Month 12: Final result
A note on volume

Mastopexy reshapes existing tissue but does not add volume. If you want both lift AND added size, combined augmentation-mastopexy is required - more complex operation, higher revision rate, but addresses both problems.