Mastopexy operations are common operations. Often a mastopexy can be done to lift the breast into a more youthful position. The mastopexy can also be performed to put the nipple areola complex in a more youthful position prior to undergoing a mastectomy operation. In patients who are ptotic, the nipple areola complex can not be elevated in one stage during a mastectomy operation and first a mastopexy must be performed to put the nipple areola complex in a more youthful position and allow it to re-establish a blood supply.
