Breast · Breast Lift (Mastopexy) · Dubai
Are you considering breast lift (mastopexy) in Dubai to enhance your appearance and confidence? Finding the right board-certified specialist is the most critical step in your journey. This guide covers what you need to know about the procedure, recovery, and what to expect from a premier aesthetic clinic in Dubai.
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The Patient Journey: What to Expect
From your first consultation to full recovery, here is what to expect at every stage.
A thorough physical assessment and treatment planning session to align your expectations with anatomical possibilities.
Customized instructions to ensure optimal health and safety before your procedure, based on your individual medical profile.
Performed under appropriate anesthesia in a state-of-the-art facility, with a focus on precision, safety, and natural-looking outcomes.
Dedicated post-operative care and follow-up appointments to monitor progress. Recovery timelines depend on individual anatomy and healing response.
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Every procedure on this page is performed by Dr. Bouraoui Kotti — EBOPRAS-certified plastic surgeon, MD PhD, with over 20 years of international experience. Review his credentials, training, and clinical philosophy before your consultation.
View Dr. Kotti's Surgeon ProfileChignon Mastopexy, invented and published internationally by Dr. Bouraoui Kotti (EBOPRAS-certified), treats breast tissue as an internal sculpture rather than simply tightening the outer skin. Two glandular flaps are folded and suspended internally — resembling a chignon hairstyle — creating a natural internal push-up effect that restores central breast volume and projection from within, without implants. Traditional lifts primarily excise excess skin; the Chignon technique reshapes the glandular architecture, which produces more durable, naturally shaped, and fuller-appearing outcomes.
Mastopexy is indicated when the nipple-areola complex has descended to or below the inframammary fold, or when breast tissue has lost firmness due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight change, or aging. Ptosis is classified by grade: mild (nipple at or near the fold), moderate (nipple below the fold), and severe (nipple pointing downward). The appropriate incision pattern — periareolar (donut/crescent), vertical (lollipop), or anchor — is selected based on the individual degree of ptosis and breast anatomy, determined during the pre-operative consultation with Dr. Bouraoui Kotti.
Chignon Mastopexy is appropriate for patients experiencing breast sagging due to post-pregnancy changes, breastfeeding, significant weight loss, aging, or genetic factors who seek a natural, firm breast contour without synthetic implants. Ideal candidates are in good general health, at a stable weight, have completed planned pregnancies, and have realistic expectations. Individual suitability is determined during a clinical consultation in Dubai.
The Chignon Mastopexy provides internal auto-augmentation — restoring central volume and projection using the patient's own glandular tissue — which conventional skin-tightening lifts alone cannot achieve. It eliminates the risks associated with synthetic implants (capsular contracture, rupture, future replacement) while producing naturally shaped, durable results. By addressing the glandular architecture rather than relying solely on skin tension, the technique produces results that resist gravity more effectively over time.
Yes. Patients seeking both repositioning and added volume — common after pregnancy and breastfeeding, where volume loss accompanies ptosis — may benefit from a combined augmentation-mastopexy. An implant is placed alongside the Chignon technique to provide both internal reshaping and additional volume. The combination is planned individually during consultation based on individual anatomy and goals.
Most patients resume light daily activities within 1–2 weeks. A supportive surgical bra is worn for 4–6 weeks to support the healing tissue. Upper body exercise and heavy lifting are deferred for 4–6 weeks. The final breast shape settles over 3–6 months as swelling fully resolves. A personalized post-operative recovery protocol is provided during consultation and follow-up appointments in Dubai.
Scar pattern depends on the degree of ptosis and the technique required: a periareolar (crescent or donut) approach leaves a scar only around the areola border; a vertical (lollipop) approach adds a scar from the areola to the inframammary fold; an anchor approach additionally includes a horizontal scar along the fold. All incisions are placed to minimize visibility. Scars evolve from red and firm in early healing to light and subtle over 12–18 months. Scar management is discussed during the post-operative protocol.
Like all surgical procedures, mastopexy carries inherent risks including visible scarring, temporary or permanent changes in nipple or breast sensation, asymmetry, delayed wound healing, and — in rare cases — fat necrosis or hematoma. Dr. Bouraoui Kotti thoroughly reviews all potential risks specific to your anatomy and the planned technique during the pre-operative consultation to ensure fully informed decision-making.
Breast lift results are long-lasting, typically maintaining improvement for 10–15+ years with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Factors that affect longevity include significant weight fluctuations, future pregnancies, and the natural aging process. The Chignon Mastopexy technique, by reshaping internal glandular architecture rather than relying on skin tension alone, tends to offer more durable outcomes than conventional approaches.
The cost of a breast lift (mastopexy) in Dubai depends on surgical complexity, the technique required, the degree of ptosis addressed, facility standards, anaesthesia, and the individualized treatment plan. An in-person clinical assessment in Dubai is required for an accurate, personalized cost estimate.
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