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Breast Lift

Fast-recovery options for a breast lift in Nashville & Memphis

What is a Breast Lift (Mastopexy)?

A breast lift is a surgical procedure to give more youthful shape and firmness to sagging breasts, by simply shifting the volume upwards without increasing it. While implants are a great choice for women with smaller breasts who want larger ones, a breast lift works well for women who have enough volume but lost firmness – over time, after childbirth and breastfeeding, or due to weight fluctuations.

Breast lifts and other types of breast augmentations are available at our fully-equipped cosmetic surgery centers in Nashville and Memphis. Our board-certified plastic surgeons, each with over 20 years of experience, have performed breast lifts on women of all ages, sizes, and forms.

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What can I expect?

Think of it like your favorite sweater. It was once snug and tight but over time has become saggy. With a little bit of sewing expertise, you can return it to its former shape by taking in the seams and removing the extra fabric. A breast lift works in a similar way. The surgeon removes the excess skin and reshapes the underlying tissue to raise the breasts and nipples higher up on the chest. It can also Improve the look of the areola which can become enlarged over time.

The incisions are made around the areola and downward and along the breast creases. Which incision pattern is best for you depends on the size and shape of your breasts, the degree of sagging, and your skin elasticity. A breast lift can be combined with implants to improve volume and shape. Conversely, you can also combine a breast lift with a breast reduction if you want smaller but rounder breasts.

Each patient is unique. What your treatment will look like is determined by you and the plastic surgeon who you will meet with in a personal consultation.

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Is a breast lift right for me?

You are a unique person with a unique body shape and size. The key to helping you feel great about your body is to work with the perfect traits you already have. After 20 years of performing cosmetic surgery, we know how important this step is for you.

A few factors to consider:

  • You will see excellent results, backed by board-certified plastic surgeons with decades of experience in breast surgery
  • You will get a fair, all-inclusive price without any hidden fees or surcharges
  • The same surgeon and staff will accompany you from consultation to post-op visit
  • Our customized IV sedation will allow you to be comfortable throughout your procedure and during your recovery
  • You will experience the fast recovery our patients love, allowing you to return to your day-to-day activities within less than a week

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Frequently Asked Questions

As with any cosmetic surgery, there are no absolutes, since the human body continues to change over time. And along with your body, your breasts can change shape due to aging and gravity. However, the results of your breast lift will be long lasting. The key to the best results is to maintain your weight and to observe a healthy lifestyle based on good eating habits and exercise. Visit our Breast Lift page to learn more about the procedure.

A breast lift does not inhibit breastfeeding, as no vital functions are affected by the surgery. However, it would be our recommendation to wait with a breast lift until after childbearing. The breasts change during pregnancy, and then again afterwards as you lose excess weight, and this could negatively impact the improvements you get from a breast lift.

Just like with implants, the incision lines from a breast lift are permanent. However, they will fade and become near invisible over time. Also, a skilled plastic surgeon can “disguise” the incisions by working along the natural folds of the breast as well as the natural edge where the areola meets the lighter skin of the breast.

Studies have shown that a breast lift can actually decrease your cup size, so it’s important to discuss your goals with your plastic surgeon in your personal consultation. If you want an increased cup size, or even the same cup size as before, you may need to supplement your breast lift with implants.

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How much does a breast lift cost?

Looking your best with a breast lift is attainable! Our prices are all-inclusive – no hidden costs or other surcharges. We offer interest-free payment plans through several medical financing providers. Breast lifts start at $7,700 all-inclusive.

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Additional Information about Breast Lift

Types of Breast Lifts

Your plastic surgeon may use a variety of incision techniques to perform a mastopexy surgery. The exact technique used will differ depending on your existing breast tissue, removing excess skin, and your personal aesthetic goals. A board-certified plastic surgeon will recommend the best type of breast lift to help you achieve the best results with the least conspicuous scarring possible.

Crescent Mastopexy: Minimal Scarring Correcting Minimal Sagging

A crescent lift technique is only used for women who have a small amount of sagging to correct. The incision is carefully made halfway around the top half of the areola, above the nipple. This lift is typically only performed if a patient is having additional breast augmentation procedures (i.e. breast implants) – and even then it is not very common.

Periareolar Lift: Corrects Mild Sagging with a Single Scar

A periareolar lift is for women who are experiencing mild sagging but may still benefit from a cosmetic breast lift. A periareolar lift utilizes a small, circular incision running around the edge of the areola, above the nipple, and, like with the crescent lift, is often performed alongside breast augmentation (i.e. breast implants). These cosmetic procedures are also effective in areola and nipple size reduction. The scar will trace alongside the edge of the areola.

Vertical Lift: Corrects Moderate Sagging & Provides More Extensive Reshaping

A vertical breast lift , also known as a “lollipop lift,” is one of the more commonly used techniques. This procedure allows for the doctor to remove any excess skin and reshape the entire breast with modest, easily hidden scars. A vertical lift does involve two different incisions: one around the areola and another that will run vertically from the bottom of the nipple to the inframammary fold (where the breast meets the chest), creating a “lollipop” shape.

Inverted T Lift: Dramatic Reshaping to Correct Extensive Sagging

An inverted T lift, also known as an anchor lift, helps correct considerable sagging or pendulous breasts (breasts that are not self-supporting). This technique allows a plastic surgeon to remove significant amounts of excess skin and sagging breast tissue in order to ensure the best results. An inverted T lift will involve three connected incisions: one along the edge of the areola, one vertically from the bottom of the areola to the inframammary fold, and another along the crease of the breasts (this incision will be hidden in the breast crease). Your surgeon may also utilize this technique if you are combining a breast reduction procedure with a breast lift. Although the scarring is more visible than with other techniques, the scars will fade significantly over time with proper care, and are easily hidden by a bikini top.

What to Expect After a Breast Lift

After your breast lift surgery, your doctor will apply dressings or bandages to the surgical site. Following the procedures you’ll be required to wear an elastic bandage or a support bra in order to minimize swelling and to give support to your breasts as they heal.

A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess fluid that may collect. You will be given specific instructions that may include:

  • Proper aftercare for your breasts
  • Topical or oral medications to take to encourage healing and reduce the risk of infection
  • Instruction on how to watch for any potential concerns at the surgical site or for your general health
  • When the proper time will be to follow up with your cosmetic surgeon

Be sure to ask your plastic surgeon specific questions about what you can expect during your individual breast lift recovery period.

Breast lift surgery takes 2-3 hours. Recovery time is 3-5 days for regular daily activities and 2 weeks before any strenuous activities.

Before you consider having any procedure performed, it is best to ask your surgeon any questions regarding expectations for your individual procedure, recovery time, and aftercare. Some important questions to consider include:

  • Where will I be taken post-operation?
  • Are there any medications I will be taking after my surgery?
  • Will I need dressings or bandages once I return home? When will I need to remove them?
  • If applicable when will I need to have my stitches removed?
  • When can I resume my normal, daily activities and exercise?
  • When is the best time to return for follow-up care?

Is a Breast Lift Permanent?

As with any cosmetic surgery there are no absolutes, since the human body continues to change over time. And along with your body, your breasts can change shape due to aging and gravity. However, the results of your breast lift will be long lasting. The key to the best results is to maintain your weight and to observe a healthy lifestyle based on good eating habits and exercise.

Will My Scarring be Permanent?

Just like with implants, the incision lines from a breast lift are permanent. However, they will fade and become near invisible over time. Also, a skilled plastic surgeon can “disguise” the incisions by working along the natural folds of the breast as well as the natural edge where the areola meets the lighter skin of the breast.