Breast Lift

A breast lift is considered a cosmetic procedure and is usually not covered by insurance.

A breast lift elevates the breasts and gives them a firmer appearance but will not increase the size of your breasts. If you have significant excess skin and want to restore breast volume along with shape, you should consider a breast lift with implants.

Although the loss of nipple sensation is a possible risk after a breast lift, most patients only experience temporary loss of sensation.

Our team of board-certified plastic surgeons has extensive experience performing breast lifts and they use the best techniques to prevent loss of nipple sensation. Although this is a possible complication, most patients still have nipple sensitivity after their breast lift.

A breast lift is sometimes more costly than implants, but it depends on the complexity of each respective surgery.

Like any surgical procedure, you will have scars after your breast lift but these are concealed in the natural folds of your breasts and around the areola. Once healed, your scars should not be noticeable.

In most cases, loss of nipple sensitivity is a temporary side effect after breast lift surgery.

A breast lift is considered a cosmetic procedure so most insurance companies will not pay for this procedure.

You should wait at least 48 hours after a breast lift to shower. When you shower, use lukewarm water, and mild soap, and be careful not to apply the soap directly on the incisions. Avoid scrubbing your breasts while in the shower and as you dry off.

Breast lifts typically take 2-3 hours to perform.

Breast lift incisions should close within a couple weeks but it can take 6-12 months for the scars to completely heal and fade.

The cost of a breast lift can be discussed in greater detail at your consultation.

The cost of your mini breast lift surgery can be discussed at your consultation.

A breast lift is performed under general anesthesia so you will not feel any pain during surgery. After your breast lift, moderate pain is expected during the first few days and then discomfort will gradually be alleviated over the course of a couple of weeks.

You should wait at least 6 weeks to exercise after a breast lift or until you have received approval from your surgeon.

Although all surgeries come with possible complications, a breast lift is considered safe for most patients. Your doctor will determine whether you are a good candidate at your consultation.

A crescent breast lift is performed with an incision made along the top curve of the areola.

A partial breast lift or mini breast lift is a surgical procedure that removes less excess skin and tissue for women who have a minimal amount of breast sagging.

A wrap-around breast lift is a technique that uses compression wraps worn tightly around the breasts for several months after surgery to give the breasts more support.

At Plastic Surgery Associates, we offer several different types of breast lifts that use different incisions. This will be discussed during your consultation.

Since a breast lift removes sagging breast tissue and excess skin, the breasts are often reduced by about one cup size.

If you have stretch marks on the bottom or sides of your breasts, a breast lift can remove them or minimize their appearance. By removing the excess skin below your breasts, a breast lift can also remove the stretch marks.

Most women are still able to breastfeed after a breast lift.