What is Augmentation Mastopexy?
Augmentation mastopexy is a surgical procedure that combines breast lift (mastopexy) with implant placement. It is ideal for women seeking both lift and volume increase simultaneously, particularly in cases of sagging breasts with insufficient volume, after weight loss, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or aging.
The method that has been pioneered, developed, and published by Dr. Stamatiou, based on the TESMA technique, has been proven safe, reproducible with predictable results, and effective even in difficult cases.
Both procedures – augmentation and lift – are always performed in one stage. The technique offers a natural breast shape with stable upper pole fullness and long-term predictable results.
Frequently Asked Questions About Augmentation Mastopexy
Post-operative pain is minimal. Within three days, the patient can raise her arms without pain and return to office work.
Most patients return to their daily activities within a few days.
- Comfortable arm movement from the 3rd day
- Light activity in 3 days
- Full exercise in 3–4 weeks
With the TESMA technique, the result does not depend on wearing a bra after surgery, because the implants are naturally supported by an internal muscular bra.
In contrast, in all other breast augmentation techniques worldwide, wearing a bra after surgery is recommended for various periods of time to achieve better results, as the weight of the implants is not supported by the muscle.
With TESMA, the patient can choose whether to wear a simple or sports bra for comfort, for as long as she prefers. However, the final result is not affected by wearing a bra.
Implants do not have an “expiration date”, but they are not considered permanent. With TESMA, revisions are rare and usually unrelated to implant failure. This single‑stage method has been proven to have no major complications across decades of use.
No. Full muscle coverage ensures that the implants are undetectable in appearance or touch and follow the natural movement of the breast.
The length of the scars depends on how severe the breast sagging is and how much skin will be removed.
In general, the use of implants allows less skin to be removed, so the scars are smaller. Most scars fade over time, and laser resurfacing can also be performed to improve their appearance.
Yes, however it is necessary to follow our perioperative instructions.
Office Visit or Virtual Consultation (Telemedicine Service)
Augmentation/mastopexy is a deeply personal choice that must be tailored to your needs and goals.
During your visit, Dr. Stamatiou will:
- Discuss your goals, lifestyle, size, and preferences
- Compare and analyze the advantages of our technique versus other methods where the lift is recommended to be performed first and the breast augmentation in a second stage
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the implants used
- Outline the recovery and follow-up timeline
- Show you “before and after” results and educational videos
Explain the potential risks and strategies to minimize them