Breast lift surgery addresses significant sagging to restore a more youthful breast shape. Once sagging occurs—commonly after pregnancy or weight changes—surgery is the only way to lift and reshape the breasts. This procedure raises the nipple and areola, while tightening and contouring the breast tissue. Unlike a lift, a breast implant adds volume but does not correct sagging; it simply enhances the existing breast shape.
What Is a Breast Lift?
Also called mastopexy, a breast lift is a surgical procedure meant to address noticeable sagging in the breasts. This involves altering the contour and elevation of the breasts and typically requires some degree of skin removal and repositioning of the nipple and areola. Sagging breasts can be caused by significant weight loss, aging, pregnancy and breastfeeding or just because of the natural shape of the breast tissue.
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How Breast Lifts Are Performed
There are several methods in breast lift surgery; the one chosen depends on how much lift is needed. Surgical incisions are always required around the nipple and may additionally be made vertically from the nipple to the crease and possibly in the crease itself. Excess skin is then lifted or tightened to elevate the breasts. Internal sutures may be used in selected cases for more support.
Breast Lift Recovery and Results
Most patients return to work after about one week and resume exercise in three weeks. Mild bruising and some swelling should be expected, and medications will be prescribed to control discomfort. Patients are advised to wear a surgical bra night and day for two weeks. Scars will initially be pink and slightly raised, but they will fade and flatten out in the months that follow surgery, continuing to improve for up to one year and longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a breast lift cost?
There is no set price for a breast lift, even from a specific cosmetic surgeon. Because cosmetic surgeries are tailored to the patient’s needs, the costs reflect this. To get a precise quote, you need to sit down with Dr. Pack. Your cost will include the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia fee, facility/OR fee, and may include other costs as well.
Will a breast lift improve back, shoulder and neck pain?
Because sagging breasts tend to move and pull more than perkier ones, it could. However, if your breasts are causing you pain, it is more likely that their volume is the biggest contributing factor, not their elevation.
What are the scars like after a breast lift?
This all depends on the approach that best meets your needs. If you have minimal sagging, your surgeon can make smaller incisions and strategically place them so they aren’t too noticeable. If you have significant sagging, the lollipop incision will likely be needed, which leaves larger, easier-to-see scars. But keep in mind that in most cases, these will be covered with clothing and your scars should fade over time.