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Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation
Breast lift with combines mastopexy with repositioning of the patient’s own breast tissue for upper pole — no implants. Ideal after implant removal. Day-case under TIVA. Baker Street .
Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation in London
Breast lift with auto-augmentation — also called breast auto-augmentation or breast lift with flap augmentation — is a specialised that combines a breast lift (mastopexy) with the use of the patient’s own breast tissue to add volume to the upper pole, without .
Rather than using silicone to volume, repositions the patient’s own lower pole breast tissue (a dermal or glandular flap) upward to fill the upper pole — producing a fuller, more projected upper breast from existing tissue. The procedure uses the same as a standard mastopexy ( or anchor), so no additional is created.
This technique is appropriate for who want to remove their existing breast but wish to maintain upper pole replacing them with new implants — and for patients wanting a modest volume with a lift using their own tissue.
At Centre for Surgery, breast lift with auto-augmentation is performed by consultant plastic on the GMC at our Baker Street facility under TIVA (Total Anaesthesia). A cooling-off period applies after consultation.
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Benefits of Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation
Auto-augmentation upper pole fullness using only the patient’s own tissue — no silicone implants, no implant-related risks ( contracture, BIA-ALCL, implant rupture, need for future replacement).
The procedure redistributes breast tissue upward rather than adding volume. This is for patients who want their to look fuller in the upper pole without a significant increase in overall breast size.
After removal, the upper pole of the breast typically . Auto-augmentation this by existing tissue to fill the area where the provided — without requiring new .
The component corrects breast ptosis and repositions the nipple; the upper pole shape. Both are achieved through a single incision pattern and a single .
The repositioned flap of tissue integrates with the surrounding breast tissue and the result is durable — though subject to the same long-term changes as any breast tissue (natural ageing, weight change, pregnancy).
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Before & After Results
All whose appear below have given full written for the use of their images for educational .
Case 1 — Breast lift with . Improved upper pole and elevated breast using repositioned breast tissue. No implants.
Case 2 — Auto-augmentation following implant . Upper pole volume without new by repositioning lower pole tissue.
Case 3 — Breast lift with auto-augmentation as part of mummy makeover. correction of ptosis and volume in a single .
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What Does Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation Involve?
Breast lift with auto-augmentation is performed as a day-case at our Baker Street facility under TIVA (Total Anaesthesia). The takes 2–4 hours depending on complexity.
TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia) is administered by your anaesthetist — the safest form of general for surgery, using only intravenous agents with no gases.
The pattern follows the planned mastopexy — typically lollipop (vertical) or anchor ( T) depending on the degree of ptosis. These are the same incisions used for a standard breast lift.
Excess skin is removed and the breast tissue . The complex is to a higher, more forward-facing position on the breast mound.
A flap of the patient’s own lower pole breast tissue and dermis is identified, carefully elevated, and repositioned upward to the upper pole of the breast — secured to the chest wall to maintain its new position. This tissue to upper pole fullness without .
All incisions are closed in layers using only — no removal appointment needed. A bra is applied before discharge.
After the procedure, you recover in our monitored day suite before discharge with your responsible adult, post-operative medications, written care instructions, and a direct 24/7 clinical support number.
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Recovery After Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation
after breast lift with auto-augmentation is similar to breast lift — the does not significantly extend the period.
Rest at home. Wear bra continuously. Avoid raising arms above shoulder height and any heavy lifting. Bruising, swelling, and of the breast skin are normal. Discomfort typically with by the end of week 1. You may shower 48 hours after surgery. Wound check with our nursing team at 7–10 days — sutures only, no removal needed.
Return to desk work possible by day 7–10. Light lower body from week 2. upper body exertion. Surgical bra continues.
review at 6 weeks. Full exercise including upper body resumes. to bra permitted. Apply gel or tape to scars from 4 weeks to scar quality.
The breasts initially sit higher than the final settled position as post-operative swelling . The repositioned tissue gradually softens and . Final results are at 3–6 months. Scars fade from pink to pale over 12 months.
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Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation?
Breast lift with auto-augmentation is appropriate for . It is not a universally applicable alternative to augmentation — the volume increase is modest and entirely on the amount of existing lower pole breast tissue available for repositioning.
Standard criteria apply: good general health, stable weight, or willing to stop for 4 weeks before and after surgery. BMI appropriate for surgery.
Your surgeon will assess tissue availability, degree of ptosis, and overall anatomy at and give you an honest assessment of what can and cannot for your case.
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Why Choose Centre for Surgery for Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation?
All at Centre for is performed by consultant plastic on the GMC — members of BAPRAS and ISAPS. Breast lift with auto-augmentation is a technically demanding procedure specific expertise in both mastopexy technique and flap design. We do not use cosmetic doctors or for breast .
takes place at our private at 95–97 Baker Street, Marylebone, independently inspected and rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission.
All use TIVA (Total Anaesthesia) — the safest form of general anaesthesia for day-case . Faster recovery, less nausea, discharge.
produces a good outcome only when the is appropriate — lower pole tissue, ptosis, appropriate goals. Your surgeon will give you an honest assessment of whether this technique will achieve what you are looking for, or whether a different approach (fat transfer, implants, or lift) would serve you better.
A mandatory two-week period applies after every consultation.
24/7 for the first 48 hours. Wound check at 7–10 days. Surgeon review at 6 weeks. 3-month assessment.
Your consultation is £100, redeemable against the cost of your procedure.
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