levate and reshape sagging breasts for a perkier, more youthful and beautifully supported contour.
breast lift, or mastopexy, is designed to rejuvenate breasts that have lost their youthful shape and firmness due to pregnancy, weight fluctuations, gravity, or genetics. By removing excess, stretched skin and tightening the surrounding tissue, the breast mound is lifted and reshaped into a higher, firmer position.
Dr. Gus Hoogendyk focuses heavily on structural longevity and aesthetic proportion. He meticulously repositions
the nipple-areolar complex to an ideal height and reduces areola size if necessary. His advanced suturing techniques ensure that the newly lifted breast maintains its shape over time, providing a natural, perky silhouette without necessarily changing the overall volume.
“Restoring the youthful position of the breast creates a beautifully
proportioned and harmonious silhouette.”
Corrects drooping (ptosis) to restore a higher, perkier breast profile.
Moves downward-pointing nipples to a centered, forward-facing, and youthful position.
Tightens the breast envelope, resolving laxity and restoring a firmer feel.
Surgically balances breasts that may be naturally asymmetrical in shape or droop.
Allows you to comfortably wear unpadded bras, swimwear, and form-fitting clothing.
Can seamlessly reduce enlarged areolas to better match the new, refined breast shape
Each stage is designed around your comfort, safety, and outcome. Dr. Gus walks every patient through this process in detail during your fully private consultation.
Dr. Gus measures the degree of ptosis (sagging) and discusses the appropriate incision pattern.
Detailed pre-surgical markings are made while standing to map out the exact lift vectors.
Excess skin is removed, the breast tissue is reshaped and lifted, and the nipple is repositioned.
Deep support sutures are placed, skin is closed, and the chest is wrapped in a soft surgical bra.
Scars mature and lighten over the course of a year, while the lifted breast settles into its natural shape.
Recovery from a breast lift involves mild soreness and strict adherence to wearing a supportive garment.
Mild to moderate discomfort and swelling are common, easily managed with prescribed medication.
Most patients feel well enough to return to office work and light, non-strenuous daily activities.
Incision sites are healing well. A supportive, wire-free bra must be worn continuously to support the internal sutures.
Over 6-12 months, the scars fade from pink to white, and the new elevated shape softens naturally.
A breast lift is ideal for women who are satisfied with the volume of their breasts but desire a more youthful, elevated shape.
You may be a candidate if you:
Breast Procedures
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“The lift gave me back the body I had in my twenties. Dr. Gus’s attention to detail is
unmatched, and I finally feel confident in swimwear again.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
A mastopexy typically takes 2 to 3 hours, depending on the extent of lift required.
The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia in a fully accredited surgical facility.
Yes, scars are permanent but strategically placed (usually around the areola and vertically down) and fade significantly over time.
Desk work in 1-2 weeks. Strenuous exercise and bouncing movements must be avoided for 6 weeks.
Results are long-lasting, though natural ageing and gravity will subtly affect the breasts over many years.
A private, no-obligation consultation with Dr. Gus is the first step. Come with questions, leave with clarity. We keep availability limited to ensure every patient receives undivided attention.
