Breast Lift with Implants

Generally not available.

In some limited circumstances, where patients are having their surgery in two stages, a modest Medicare rebate may apply for the lift in the first operation in cases of significant sagging. The Medicare item number is 45558 (to check with your fund).

Not all women who have laxity, particularly after children, require a surgical lift. The use of an anatomical implant inserted using a dual plane technique is enough to give a lift and the desired additional volume for many women. You can explore this in a $100 Vectra surgery simulation if you are not sure what your options are. The cost comes off Dr Moncrieff's consultation fee if you wish to book to see him after your Vectra.

For more information, you might like to read Dr Moncrieff’s blog post on this topic here.

Your weight can make a big difference to the safety and outcome of your surgery – so we can’t ignore it.

In this article, Dr Moncrieff outlines why it matters and the weight range to aim for before starting the surgical journey.

A BMI at or below 25 is preferred for safety and a beautiful breast augmentation and lift outcome that will last. 

An easy BMI calculator is here.

Note that our BMI range for other breast and body surgery does extend to 28-30 however our experience is the BMIs in this range does not result in optimal outcomes in the longer term. Higher BMIs generally require much larger implants which are linked to long and short term issues. More information is here.

Over the years, Dr Moncrieff has observed that women who had a lift and implant in two stages had better results. This is because there is a reduced risk of wound healing issues, reduced risk of stretched scars and better nipple placement. For the vast majority of women seeking both a lift and implant, this is his preferred method. Yes, it does mean two hospital admissions and recovery periods, but the results make it worth it.

For more information, you might like to read Dr Moncrieff’s blog post on this topic here.

Yes we do. We understand that surgery is a serious investment. To help you understand your payment options you may like to read our dedicated article here.

All surgery is serious and you need to weigh up the potential benefits with the risks. 

There are two main categories of risks to consider when considering breast lift and implant surgery.

The first category of risks apply to all forms of major surgery and include: infection, bleeding and an adverse reaction to the anaesthetic. 

The next category of risks which are more specific to breast lifts and implants include: change in sensation or loss of sensation in the nipples, delayed wound healing (including death of tissue), asymmetry and in rare cases, loss of the nipple.

Your surgeon will discuss these risks, and how you can reduce them before and after surgery, in your consultation. You will also be given written material covering these risks.

More information about the risks of plastic surgery and broader general surgery can be found on our dedicated risks page.