Breast Lift — Procedure Goals

• POSITION: Youthful elevation
• FIRMNESS: Restored projection
• SHAPE: Natural contour
• PROPORTION: Balanced silhouette
• CONFIDENCE: Feel like yourself again

Breast Lift — Technique

• Auto-implant technique: Your own tissue for natural lift and projection
• Lift, augment, or reduce: Same volume, add with implants, or reduce for comfort
• Vertical + circumareolar: Minimal scarring techniques

Breast Lift — Techniques and variations

• Auto-implant technique: The auto-implant approach reshapes and repositions your own breast tissue and fat to create natural volume and projection — no artificial implants needed. A refined technique tailored to each patient for results that look and feel completely natural.
• Circumareolar lift: Incision only around the areola. Best for patients with mild sagging who want minimal visible scarring. Can be combined with a small implant for added projection. Ideal when the nipple needs minor repositioning.
• Vertical lift (lollipop): Incision around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease. The most common approach for moderate sagging. Allows significant reshaping with the auto-implant technique or silicone implants. Produces a natural, rounded shape.
• Anchor lift (inverted T): Full incision pattern for significant sagging or very large reductions. Provides the most dramatic lifting and reshaping capability. Combined with the auto-implant technique for internal volume and support without artificial implants.

Breast Lift — Key facts

• Hours: 2–3 — Surgery duration
• Outpatient: In & out — 1 night if preferred
• Weeks: 2–4 — Return to routine
• Days: 10–14 — Until you can fly home

A breast lift — or mastopexy — at ESSERIS raises and reshapes breasts that have lost firmness or position due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes. The approach is fully tailored to each patient with three distinct paths: lift with the same volume using the auto-implant technique, lift with added volume through implant placement, or lift with volume reduction for patients whose breasts are too large for their frame. The auto-implant technique uses your own breast tissue and fat to create projection and support — restoring youthful shape with or without implants.

The ESSERIS auto-implant technique redistributes your natural breast tissue to create an internal support structure, providing lift and projection without foreign materials. This technique is particularly effective for patients with adequate breast tissue who wish to avoid implants. The procedure involves strategic skin removal and tissue reshaping, with incision patterns tailored to the degree of correction needed. Vertical and circumareolar techniques are used to limit scarring while achieving optimal lift. For patients combining a lift with implants, both elements are carefully coordinated for balanced, harmonious results.

Breast Lift — Frequently asked questions

• What is the auto-implant technique? The auto-implant technique uses your own breast tissue and fat to create internal volume and projection — achieving a natural lift without artificial implants. For patients who desire additional volume, silicone implants can be combined with the lift. For those who prefer to avoid implants entirely, the auto-implant approach delivers fullness on its own.
• How much does a breast lift cost in Mexico? Costs vary based on technique and whether implants are included. Use our quote request to get a personalized estimate. ESSERIS delivers premium results at Hospital H+ at a fraction of comparable North American costs — with the same world-class standards.
• Is a breast lift safe in Los Cabos? Yes. Dr. Mejía is a board-certified plastic surgeon and ASPS member who operates exclusively at Hospital H+ — a fully equipped, internationally accredited hospital in Los Cabos. Every procedure follows world-class sterile protocols and safety standards.
• Can I breastfeed after a lift? In most cases, yes. The techniques used at ESSERIS preserve milk ducts and glandular tissue whenever possible.
• How long until I can fly home? Most patients fly home 10–14 days after a breast lift. Los Cabos has direct flights to LAX, SFO, DFW, PHX, and other major US and Canadian cities. We provide detailed post-op instructions and virtual follow-up so you stay connected with the ESSERIS team after returning home.
• What is the difference between a breast lift and breast augmentation? A breast lift repositions and reshapes sagging breasts without necessarily adding volume, while augmentation increases size with implants. At ESSERIS, both can be combined in a single procedure — or the auto-implant technique can add volume using your own tissue, eliminating the need for implants entirely.
• How long do results last? A breast lift provides long-lasting results. While natural aging continues, the improved position and shape are designed to be long-lasting. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your results over time.
• Can a breast lift also reduce my breast size? Yes. At ESSERIS, a breast lift can be combined with volume reduction for patients whose breasts are too large, heavy, or disproportionate for their frame. Excess tissue is removed and the breast is reshaped to a size that is comfortable and proportional — while restoring a lifted, youthful position. This is ideal for patients experiencing back or neck discomfort, skin irritation, or difficulty exercising due to breast size.

Breast Lift — Ideal candidate

• Experiencing breast sagging or loss of firmness
• Want to restore a youthful, elevated position
• Considering lift with augmentation or reduction
• Breasts too large causing discomfort or disproportion

You may benefit from a breast lift if you experience sagging or drooping breasts due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations. The procedure is ideal for women who are satisfied with their breast volume but wish to restore a more youthful position.

Plastic surgery in Los Cabos, Mexico — ESSERIS

ESSERIS offers premium plastic surgery in Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico for patients from the United States and Canada. Board-certified plastic surgeon, ASPS and ISAPS member, operating exclusively at Hospital H+ — an internationally accredited hospital. A premium alternative to Tijuana or Mexico City for plastic surgery medical tourism — with resort-level recovery, privacy, and direct flights from LAX, SFO, DFW, PHX, and other major US and Canadian cities. Virtual follow-up after returning home.