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Breast reduction makes heavy breasts smaller, lighter and better proportioned, and a breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes breasts that have dropped after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or with age. Both reshape the breast and move the nipple higher; a reduction also removes breast tissue. At 7 Dimensions Medical Center (7DMC), both are planned and performed by our plastic surgeon, with consultations at our Jumeirah (Umm Suqeim 3) and Al Barsha (Arjan) branches. Every plan starts with a free consultation and a written plan and price.
Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) removes breast tissue, fat and skin to make the breasts smaller and lighter, and lifts them into a higher position. Many women choose it for comfort as much as appearance.
A breast lift (mastopexy) removes excess skin and reshapes the existing tissue so the breasts sit higher and firmer, with the nipple raised to the front of the breast. It does not add much fullness, so women who have also lost volume sometimes combine it with breast augmentation.
| Breast lift | Breast reduction | Lift with implants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main aim | Raise and reshape | Make smaller and lighter | Raise and add fullness |
| Size afterwards | About the same | Smaller | Larger or fuller |
| Scars | Around the areola, often down to the fold | Usually around the areola, down to the fold and sometimes along it | As for a lift |
The scar pattern depends on how much skin needs removing: around the areola only for a small lift, a "lollipop" shape for a moderate one, and an anchor shape for larger reductions. Your surgeon explains which suits you.
Male breast reduction is a different operation: see gynecomastia surgery.
Breast reduction or a breast lift may suit you if you:
It is not the right time if you:
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Talk to our team at Jumeirah or Al Barsha. We will answer your questions and help you choose the right next step.
The breasts sit higher and look smaller or firmer straight away, but they are swollen and sit high at first. Over 3 to 6 months they soften and settle into a more natural shape. Scars are red at first and fade gradually over 12 to 18 months. Gravity, ageing, weight change and pregnancy continue to affect the breasts, so a lift does not stop them changing. Results vary from person to person.
Breast reduction and breast lift are major surgery. Your surgeon will go through the risks with you in detail. They include:
The cost of breast reduction or a breast lift in Dubai usually ranges from AED 20,000 to AED 45,000, depending on the operation, how much tissue is removed and the clinic. Typical ranges: Breast reduction, AED 20,000 to AED 40,000; Breast lift (mastopexy), AED 20,000 to AED 45,000. These are typical market prices across Dubai clinics, not a 7DMC price list. At 7DMC, your surgeon confirms your exact price in writing at your consultation, before any treatment.
Its medical name is reduction mammoplasty. A breast lift is called mastopexy.
Expect soreness and swelling for the first days. Most people return to desk work in 1 to 2 weeks, wear a surgical bra for about 6 weeks and return to full exercise after that, if their surgeon agrees.
Both raise and reshape the breast. A lift keeps roughly the same size, while a reduction also removes breast tissue to make the breasts smaller and lighter.
Skin treatments may improve skin quality a little, but they cannot remove loose skin or raise the nipple the way surgery does. Your surgeon can explain what each option can realistically achieve.
It is called gynecomastia surgery, which removes excess male chest tissue and fat.
Some women can, but it is not certain, as milk ducts and nerves can be affected. Discuss your plans with your surgeon before surgery.
Consultations are available at 7DMC Jumeirah in Umm Suqeim 3 and 7DMC Al Barsha in Arjan, Al Barsha South.
Yes. The first consultation with our plastic surgeon is free, and you leave with a written plan and price.
