#$%^&*AU2015227399A120160505.pdf#####17 Abstract The present invention relates to a method of performing a mastopexy procedure. The method includes the steps of: a) inserting a filament into breast tissue of a patients breast b) anchoring said filament at a first location and a second location so that the filament extends between the first and second locations and c) positioning said filament within the breast tissue so that the filament between the first and second locations acts as a stay supporting at least a part of the weight of the breast.