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What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift surgery, medically known as Mastopexy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that raises and reshapes sagging breasts to create a firmer and more youthful appearance. It helps restore breast position affected by aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, loss of skin elasticity, and other irregularities.
A Breast Lift surgery can do the following:
- Give your breasts a symmetrical and identical look.
- Result in a more rounded image.
- Provide better support to your nipples and areola by repositioning them and tightening the breast tissue.
- Fix downward-facing nipples and areolas.
- Adjust nipples that point in different directions.
A breast lift is a minimally invasive technique with rapid recovery that offers beautifully balanced, elegant outcomes tailored to your unique figure.
For many women, a beautiful, flawless, youthful breast shape is much more important than breast size. Pregnancy, weight gain and loss, heredity, or advancing age can lead to loss of breast volume, projection, and position. At Millennial Plastic Surgery, our surgeons help you achieve a more uplifted, attractive, natural breast contour that aligns with your personal aesthetic goals and enhances your overall body proportions.
Who Can Benefit From a Breast Lift?
While everyone has different reasons for considering a breast lift, the procedure is most suitable for women who wish to improve the position and shape of their breasts by addressing sagging and loss of firmness.
You may consider a breast lift for the following reasons:
- Restoring breast shape after pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Achieving a more youthful breast position as part of the aging process
- Improving confidence in clothing and fitted outfits
- Addressing changes in breast structure due to weight fluctuations or loss of skin elasticity
Your surgeon will carefully assess your breast condition in detail, discuss your concerns, and understand what aspects of your appearance you would like to improve. Based on this, he will recommend a tailored approach to enhance breast position and overall composition.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?
A breast lift is designed for women seeking a more elevated and naturally shaped breast contour.
You may be an ideal candidate for Mastopexy if you:
- Notice sagging, loose skin, or changes in breast position
- Feel your breasts appear elongated, flattened, or have lost volume
- Have stretched or enlarged areolas or downward-facing nipples
- Are in good overall health and able to undergo surgery safely
- Have realistic expectations about the results and recovery process
- Do not smoke, or are willing to stop before and after surgery to support optimal healing
Your surgeon will evaluate your breast structure, its impact on your appearance and overall quality of life, and work with you to develop a surgical plan that aligns with your individual goals.
It is important to note that a breast lift improves shape and position, but it does not significantly increase breast size. You can choose to combine your breast lift procedure with breast implants for added volume.
Read more: What’s the Difference Between a Breast Reduction and a Breast Lift?
Procedures That Can be Combined With a Breast Lift
Your surgeon may also recommend combining your breast lift with other procedures to further enhance your overall results and body contour.
These may include:
- Breast enlargement surgery or breast reduction
- Fat transfer
- Mommy makeover
- Abdominal liposuction
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Arm lift
- Butt job
Dr. David Shokrian has extensive experience in breast and body enhancement surgeries and utilizes advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques to achieve elegant, well-proportioned results. He develops a personalized approach to help you achieve a more balanced, radiant, and harmonious silhouette.
Clients’ Testimonials
I recently underwent a remarkable breast lift procedure at Millennial Plastic Surgery, guided by the skilled hands of Dr. Shokrian. From the moment I met Neke, the patient coordinator, I knew I was in the best hands. Her professionalism and genuine care for my well-being reassured me throughout the entire journey. Dr. Shokrian's artistry and attention to detail were truly admirable too. He transformed my breasts, giving them a lifted and youthful appearance that exceeded my expectations. Ideally symmetric, and completely natural-looking. Thank you for my dreams become a reality.
Clients’ Testimonials
The results of the surgery are absolutely amazing. Dr. Shokrian has a talent for creating beautiful, natural-looking breasts that perfectly complement a person's body. I am so pleased with how my new breasts look and feel, and I have received countless compliments on the results.
Clients’ Testimonials
Dr. Shokrian's expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the process. She listened carefully to my concerns and goals, and worked with me to develop a personalized treatment plan that addressed all of my needs. She thoroughly explained the procedure and what to expect, which put me at ease.
How is a Mastopexy Procedure Performed?
- You will be given either general anesthesia or a local anesthesia with sedation to ensure you are comfortable and pain-free throughout the surgery.
- Your surgeon will make incisions in specific patterns, depending on the level of lift needed around the areola, vertically down to the breast crease, and in more extensive cases, along the breast crease.
- Excess skin is removed, and the breast tissue is reshaped and lifted. The nipple and areola are repositioned to a higher, more natural position, and the remaining skin is tightened. If needed, your surgeon may also reduce areola size, move the areolas to face forward, and reposition unbalanced nipples.
- The incisions are carefully closed with sutures, and your breasts are adjusted to achieve a firmer, lifted contour.
- Dressings or a surgical bra are applied to the newly treated contours.
- After the procedure is complete, you will be moved to a recovery room, where you will be monitored as you wake up from anesthesia.
A breast lift is an outpatient procedure that takes about two to three hours to complete. You can go home the same day if your surgeon is satisfied with your condition. They will provide detailed postoperative instructions and your follow-up appointment schedule before preparing you for discharge.
Dr. Shokrian’s expertise lies in advanced breast lift procedures. He employs the highest safety standards to deliver consistently refined, natural-looking results.
Types of Breast Lift
A mastopexy is performed using a range of specialized techniques to lift and reshape the breasts. Each approach is carefully selected based on the extent of sagging and the desired outcome, ensuring symmetrical results.
The different types of breast lifts include:
- Traditional or anchor breast lift – This procedure offers a comprehensive breast lift for patients with moderate to severe sagging. It involves incisions around the areoles, vertically down the breast, and along the breast crease, allowing for the most dramatic lift and reshaping.
- A vertical or lollipop breast lift – This technique includes making an incision around the areolas and a vertical line down to the breast crease. It is ideal for mild to moderate sagging, allowing significant reshaping with a more limited incision pattern.
- Crescent lift – It is a minimally invasive breast lift technique that involves a small incision along the upper half of the areola. It is best suited for mild sagging, providing a subtle lift with minimal scarring.
- Donut or periareolar lift – This method involves a circular incision around the entire areola for more noticeable reshaping and lifting. It is most suited for mild to moderate sagging and can also reduce the areola sizes while maintaining a natural-looking result.
Each technique helps restore a more uplifted, balanced, and youthful breast contour. Your surgeon will recommend the most appropriate approach, based on your anatomy and aesthetic goals, to achieve harmonious, seamless results.
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What Is a Vampire Breast Lift?
A Vampire Breast Lift is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to enhance your breasts. PRP is derived from the patient’s own blood and contains growth factors and proteins that support blood clotting, cell regeneration, and healing. It is injected into targeted areas of the breasts to enhance skin quality, texture, and overall contour, creating a subtle lifting and rejuvenating effect without the need for surgery.
This procedure offers an alternative approach to improving breast appearance and is often suitable for patients who are not yet candidates for surgical breast lift but may benefit from mild enhancement. The process involves drawing a small blood sample, processing it in a centrifuge to separate the PRP, and then carefully injecting it into the breasts using fine needles. The entire procedure typically takes an hour or less.
Benefits of a Vampire Breast Lift
- Improves skin elasticity
- Promotes collagen production
- Encourages new cell growth
A Vampire Breast Lift may help improve breast fullness, texture, and the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and fine lines, with minimal discomfort and little to no downtime.
Breast Lift Recovery
Recovery after a breast lift is generally a smooth process. Following your surgeon’s post-operative instructions carefully can help you achieve optimal healing within a relatively short period of time. It is common to experience mild to moderate discomfort, tightness, swelling, and bruising in your breasts during the initial weeks after surgery, but these symptoms improve gradually. Temporary numbness in the breast skin and nipples is also normal at this stage.
You will be advised to wear a supportive surgical bra to aid healing and help maintain your new breast shape by your surgeon.
Most patients can return to their normal daily activities within 1 to 2 weeks. However, it is necessary to avoid strenuous activities such as pushing, pulling, or lifting heavy objects as they can strain or stretch your incisions, increase swelling, cause other complications, and delay the healing process.
As your body heals and swelling subsides, you will notice the results of your breast lift. You can return to work if you feel comfortable in 2 to 3 weeks. If your job responsibilities involve strenuous tasks or lifting heavy weights, you may need additional time off for proper healing, as it is essential to avoid excess upper-body movement and chest pressure during this time.
It typically takes about 6 to 8 weeks to see significant improvement, as swelling and bruising continue to resolve. Scars may initially appear pink and slightly firm, but will gradually fade and soften over time. By this time, you can resume almost all your activities. Final results continue to improve over several months as healing progresses.
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How Long Will My Breast Lift Last?
While the results of a breast lift are long-lasting, they are not permanent. Factors such as aging, gravity, weight fluctuations, and lifestyle choices can gradually affect the shape and position of the breasts over time.
The following can help preserve your results and support long-term outcomes:
- Following a healthy lifestyle
- Avoiding smoking
- Keeping a stable weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise
With proper care, you can enjoy lasting improvements in breast shape and firmness for many years. In some cases, minor revision procedures may be considered over time to help retain a more youthful appearance.
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How Much Does a Breast Lift Surgery Cost?
A breast lift surgery is an investment in both appearance and confidence, and the cost varies from person to person depending on the type of breast lift you have chosen and the complexity of the procedure.
Other factors that can influence the final price include:
- The surgeon’s experience and expertise
- Type of breast lift technique
- Hospital or facility charges
- Your geographical location
- Anesthesia
- Medication
- Post-surgical garments, such as a surgical bra or compression garment
Considering these factors, the exact cost is best determined during a personalized consultation with your surgeon, who will provide a detailed estimate based on your individual goals and treatment approach.
Is Breast Lift Covered by Insurance?
A breast lift is considered an elective, cosmetic procedure that is performed to enhance appearance and not because it is a medical necessity. For this reason, its cost will not be covered by insurance, and patients are responsible for the full cost of the procedure out of pocket.
At Millennial Plastic Surgery, we understand that paying for a breast enhancement procedure, especially when it is combined with other body procedures, out of pocket, can be difficult. We provide flexible payment plans and third-party financing options to make this procedure more accessible and affordable for you.
However, there are rare exceptions where a breast lift may be covered by insurance. This can occur if the procedure is part of breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery, or if it is performed alongside a medically necessary breast reduction due to issues such as chronic back or neck pain or persistent skin rashes.
In some cases, coverage may also be considered if breast sagging leads to severe physical symptoms that cannot be managed through other treatments. You will need strong medical documentation, and prior approval from your insurance provider before planning your surgery surgery.
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