The imaging results of a mammogram will look different after breast lift because of the tissue changes, but it will not make it more difficult to visualize or detect breast cancer. If you have regular mammograms, comparing your previous results to new images after breast lift may be less helpful because the breast tissue has been adjusted since your last test. Your doctor may recommend a mammogram six months after mastopexy to have a new baseline image to compare with future tests. Women should have annual mammograms starting at age 40, or 35 if they have a family history of breast cancer.