Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation

with auto-augmentation combines with repositioning of the patient’s own breast tissue for upper pole fullness — no implants. Ideal after implant . Day-case under TIVA. Baker Street facility.

Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation in London

Breast lift with — also called breast auto-augmentation or breast lift with internal flap augmentation — is a procedure that combines a breast lift (mastopexy) with the use of the patient’s own breast tissue to add volume to the upper pole, implants.

Rather than using implants to provide 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 upper breast from tissue. The uses the same incision pattern as a standard mastopexy ( or anchor), so no scarring is .

This is particularly for patients who want to remove their existing breast implants but wish to maintain upper pole fullness replacing them with new — and for patients a modest volume enhancement with a lift using entirely their own tissue.

At Centre for Surgery, breast lift with is performed by consultant plastic on the GMC Specialist Register at our Baker Street facility under TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia). A two-week period applies after .

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Benefits of Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation

improved upper pole using only the patient’s own tissue — no silicone implants, no risks ( contracture, BIA-ALCL, rupture, need for future replacement).

The redistributes existing breast tissue upward rather than adding volume. This is particularly appropriate for patients who want their breasts to look fuller in the upper pole without a significant increase in overall breast size.

After removal, the upper pole of the breast typically . this by repositioning existing tissue to fill the area where the implant provided support — without requiring new implants.

The mastopexy component breast ptosis and repositions the nipple; the auto-augmentation component addresses upper pole shape. Both are through a single and a single operation.

The flap of tissue integrates with the 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

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Case 1 — Breast lift with auto-augmentation. Improved upper pole fullness and elevated breast using breast tissue. No implants.

Case 2 — Auto-augmentation following implant . Upper pole volume maintained without new implants by repositioning lower pole tissue.

Case 3 — Breast lift with as part of mummy . Combined of ptosis and volume redistribution in a single .

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What Does Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation Involve?

Breast lift with auto-augmentation is as a day-case at our Baker Street under TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia). The procedure takes 2–4 hours depending on .

TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia) is administered by your consultant anaesthetist — the safest form of general anaesthesia for day-case surgery, using only intravenous agents with no inhaled gases.

The incision pattern follows the technique — (vertical) or anchor (inverted T) depending on the degree of ptosis. These are the same incisions used for a standard breast lift.

Excess skin is and the breast tissue reshaped. The nipple-areola is to a higher, more position on the breast mound.

A flap of the patient’s own lower pole breast tissue and dermis is identified, elevated, and upward to the upper pole of the breast — to the chest wall to its new position. This redistributes tissue to provide upper pole fullness without implants.

All incisions are closed in layers using sutures only — no removal appointment needed. A bra is before .

After the procedure, you recover in our monitored day suite before 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

Recovery after breast lift with is similar to standalone breast lift recovery — the auto-augmentation component does not significantly extend the period.

Rest at home. Wear bra . Avoid raising arms above shoulder height and any heavy lifting. Bruising, swelling, and temporary of the breast skin are normal. typically managed with by the end of week 1. You may shower 48 hours after . Wound check with our nursing team at 7–10 days — dissolvable sutures only, no removal needed.

Return to desk work typically possible by day 7–10. Light lower body activity from week 2. Continue avoiding upper body exertion. Surgical bra continues.

review at 6 weeks. Full exercise including upper body . Transition to bra permitted. Apply gel or tape to scars from 4 weeks to optimise scar quality.

The breasts sit higher than the final settled as post-operative swelling resolves. The repositioned tissue softens and . Final results are visible 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 is appropriate for specific . It is not a universally to implant — the volume achievable is modest and depends entirely on the amount of existing lower pole breast tissue available for repositioning.

criteria apply: good general health, stable weight, non-smoker or willing to stop for 4 weeks before and after . BMI appropriate for surgery.

Your will assess tissue availability, degree of ptosis, and overall anatomy at consultation and give you an honest of what auto-augmentation can and cannot for your specific case.

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Why Choose Centre for Surgery for Breast Lift with Auto-Augmentation?

All at Centre for is by consultant plastic surgeons on the GMC Specialist Register — members of BAPRAS and ISAPS. Breast lift with is a technically procedure requiring specific expertise in both and flap design. We do not use cosmetic or practitioners for breast surgery.

Surgery takes place at our purpose-built private hospital at 95–97 Baker Street, Marylebone, independently inspected and rated "Good" by the Care Commission.

All procedures use TIVA (Total Intravenous Anaesthesia) — the safest form of general for day-case surgery. Faster recovery, less nausea, .

Auto-augmentation produces a good outcome only when the is appropriate — lower pole tissue, adequate ptosis, appropriate goals. Your will give you an honest assessment of whether this will achieve what you are looking for, or whether a different (fat transfer, implants, or lift) would serve you better.

A mandatory period applies after every consultation.

24/7 surgeon-led for the first 48 hours. Wound check at 7–10 days. Surgeon review at 6 weeks. 3-month .

Your initial consultation is £100, against the cost of your .

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