Are you planning to contour the size and shape of saggy breasts? If yes, book an appointment with the best plastic surgeon who has a specialization in performing reconstructive surgeries.
Breast lift surgery is performed to reconstruct the shape or size of the breasts to make them look toned, fuller, and aesthetically improved. Breast lift surgery is commonly suggested with breast reduction surgery and breast augmentation surgery to enhance the body's appearance.
Different Techniques of Breast Lift Surgery and Their Costs
There are different techniques through which breast lift surgery can be performed. The plastic surgeon determines the best-suited technique for breast lift surgery after a thorough evaluation of the current shape and size of the breasts. The type of technique used during breast lift surgery may affect the final cost of the treatment. The following are different techniques along with their average cost range-
- Crescent Breast Lift: This technique is recommended to correct minimal sagging of the breasts. This procedure is performed through a single incision that runs halfway along the top outer edge of the areola. The Crescent Lift technique has minimal scarring compared to other breast lift techniques. The average cost of breast lift surgery performed with the crescent technique may range from Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 95,000 (the final cost may vary based on the plastic surgeon's expertise, comorbidities, choice of hospital, etc.).
- Periareolar Breast Lift: This technique is advised to correct mild sagging. It is known as Donut Breast Lift. During this procedure, the plastic surgeon makes a circular incision around the outer edge of the areola to uplift the sagging breasts. The average cost of breast lift surgery performed with the periareolar technique may range from Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 (the final cost may vary based on the plastic surgeon's expertise, comorbidities, choice of hospital, etc.)
- Vertical Breast Lift: This technique is recommended for moderate sagging breasts to improve the shape. During this technique, the plastic surgeon makes two incisions; one is circular around the outer edge of the areola and another vertical from the bottom of the areola down to the breast fold. The vertical lift technique for a breast lift is also referred to as Lollipop Lift. The average cost of breast lift surgery performed with vertical lift technique may range from Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 (the final cost may vary based on the plastic surgeon's expertise, comorbidities, choice of hospital, etc.).
- Inverted T Lift: This technique is also referred to as Anchor Lift. The inverted T Lift method is advised to women who need extensive reshaping to improve severe saggy breasts. The plastic surgeon performs 3 incisions to perform the breast surgery to achieve the required uplift. The average cost of breast lift surgery performed with the Inverted T Lift technique may range from Rs. 95,000 to Rs. 1,30,000 (the final cost may vary based on the plastic surgeon's expertise, comorbidities, choice of hospital, etc.).
FAQs
What are the costs of diagnostic tests recommended before breast lift surgery?
The plastic surgeon performs a thorough diagnosis by evaluating the severity of the sagging breasts through physical examination. During the diagnosis, the plastic surgeon will discuss your expectation from the treatment and provide you all the necessary details about the treatment. The following are some diagnostic tests along with their costs that are commonly recommended by the plastic surgeon before breast lift surgery:
- Blood Test- Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200
- Breast Biopsy- Rs. 3000 - Rs. 6000
- CT scan- Rs. 1000 - Rs. 15000
What factors affect the breast lift surgery cost in India?
The following are some contributing factors that would affect the final cost of the breast lift surgery:
- The expertise of the plastic surgeon
- The diagnostic tests recommended by a plastic surgeon
- The selection of the hospital
- The charges of the hospitalization
- The city in which you are planning to undergo the breast lift treatment, etc
Does breast lift surgery get covered under medical insurance?
No. Breast lift is usually performed for aesthetic reasons, and insurance providers do not offer medical insurance for cosmetic surgeries. However, there may be an exception to this rule. Suppose you undergo breast reduction along with breast lift due to medical reasons. In that case, there is a possibility some part of the breast lift treatment is payable with an insurance policy.
