Only a consultation can determine this. During your consultation Mr. Solomos will ask you about your general medical history including details about any previous breast surgery, and childbirth. The best candidates for a mastopexy are healthy, emotionally stable women who are realistic about what cosmetic surgery can achieve. The best results are usually achieved in women with small, sagging breasts. Breasts of any size can be lifted, but the result may not last as long in heavy breasts. While women of all ages can benefit, it’s usually never performed before the breasts are fully developed. As previously mentioned,patients who plan to become pregnant should usually postpone the operation until after their family is complete. If you are a smoker you will be asked to stop smoking well in advance of cosmetic surgery. Smoking seriously constricts blood vessels and therefore decreases blood flow to a given area resulting in poor healing. Aspirin and certain anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications (discussed in DO’& DON’TSsection) can cause increased bleeding, so you must avoid these. As every patient and surgeon has a different view of what is a desirable size, position and shape for breasts, it is important that you discuss your expectations frankly at the time of the consultation.Following this you will be examined and your breasts will be measured with a tape measure in order to obtain an idea of the degree of droop present. A discussion will take place, in which Mr. Solomos will try to encompass all the variables present- such as your age, the size and shape of your breast, and the condition of your skin, and whether or not a breast implant is advisable. You will be shown where the nipple and areola will be repositioned to, the site of the scars as well as how your breasts may be shaped following plastic surgery. Please remember to ask any questions you may have, especially those regarding your expectations and concerns about the results.