Plastic Surgery
Breast lift (mastopexy) in Lagos
Excess skin is removed and the breast and nipple are raised to sit higher on the chest. A lift changes shape and position, not size. If you want more volume too, an implant can be placed in the same operation.
Also called: Mastopexy, Breast uplift, Augmentation mastopexy, Breast lift with implants
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed 7 October 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
Assessed and planned by
Dr Chinwe Kpaduwa, MD FACS
Plastic surgery, with Lyfe Plastics & Dermatology. Dr Kpaduwa assesses you and plans the surgery. The surgeon who operates, and where, is named in your written quote before you agree to anything.
- Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Seen in person at Medlyfe Lifestyle & Regenerative Medicine Clinic, inside i-Fitness, 25 Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. Where an operation takes place is named in your written quote.
Video consultations: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11am to 1pm WAT, 30 minutes. Put towards the total cost of your surgery if you go ahead. In person at Medlyfe, Lekki: ₦186,000. Prefer to talk first? Send an enquiry and a coordinator calls you back.
All-in package
From ₦10,000,000, all-in
Breast lift, all-in. With implants, quoted after consultation
Your final figure is a written quote after consultation, covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, stay, garments and reviews.
What the price covers
- The surgeon, the anaesthetist and the theatre
- Where the operation takes place, named in writing
- Garments, dressings, medication and your review appointments, priced into the number rather than added afterwards
What it does not cover
- Anything not listed in the written quote, which is costed for you before you decide rather than after
- Travel and accommodation if you are coming from outside Lagos
What would change this price
- The scar pattern needed (vertical or anchor)
- An implant in the same operation
- Fat transfer to the upper breast
HMO plans in Nigeria generally treat cosmetic surgery as excluded. If you believe yours may contribute, ask the HMO before the consultation and bring the answer in writing.
Who this is for
- Breasts that have dropped after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or with age
- Nipples that point downwards or sit below the breast fold
- Breasts of different shapes or heights
When it is not the right answer
- Planning another pregnancy soon, which can undo the result
- Anyone mainly wanting more size, who may need an augmentation instead or as well
- Current smokers
The pathway, step by step
- 1
Consultation with Dr Kpaduwa₦150,000
Thirty minutes with the surgeon herself, by video. You bring your goals, your history and photographs; she tells you what is involved, what she would and would not do, and whether you should be doing anything at all.
- 2
Examination and a written quote
An in-person examination in Lagos, then a written quote that says what is included and what is not. Costings come from the team in writing, not from the surgeon in the room.
- 3
Screening before a date is offered
Nicotine, medicines, blood pressure, and whether your weight is still changing all affect safety and timing. The clinical team reads your answers before anyone offers you a date.
- 4
The operation
Under general anaesthetic, usually a day case or one night.
- 5
Recovery and reviews
A support bra, and named follow-up.
Recovery, realistically
Week 1
Soreness and swelling.
Weeks 1 to 2
Back to desk work for most people.
Week 6 onwards
Exercise returns. The shape settles over three to six months.
Risks you should be told about
- Scars that widen or, on keloid-prone skin, thicken
- Changes in nipple sensation
- Asymmetry
- Some return of droop over the years, especially after pregnancy or weight change
- With an implant, the implant risks as well
Every operation carries risk. A surgeon who lists none is not being straight with you. Yours will go through these with you before you consent.
Questions people ask
How much does a breast lift cost in Lagos?
From ₦10,000,000, all-in (Breast lift. With implants, quoted after consultation). Your final figure is a written quote after consultation, covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, stay, garments and reviews. Her video consultation is ₦150,000 and is put towards the total if you go ahead.
Do I need an implant as well?
Only if you also want more fullness, especially at the top of the breast. A lift alone reshapes what you have.
How long does a breast lift last?
Many years, but gravity, pregnancy and weight change continue to act on the breast.
Prices shown are in naira and were last checked on 7 October 2026. A “from” price is the all-in starting price for the standard case. Every operation is confirmed in a written quote after your consultation, because the right operation for you, and its cost, depend on what the surgeon finds.