First of all, the degree of breast sagging and the current breast condition are evaluated by examination. Decisions about which surgical method to use are determined during this examination. Breast lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia and usually takes about 2 hours. Any patient who is physically healthy, over the age of 18 and has a sagging problem may be a suitable candidate for this surgery. There is no major change in breast size during the breast lift procedure, unless it is combined with breast augmentation or reduction surgeries.

The surgery is performed in a similar way to breast reduction. An appropriate incision is made and the breast tissue under the skin is elevated to the desired position and reshaped. If the dark areas of the nipples are enlarged, these areas are narrowed. Excess skin tissue is removed and, if necessary, breast tissue can also be removed for reduction. During surgery, the breast remains in an upright position for an extended period of time with an "internal bra structure" created from the breast tissue.