Breast Lift

Vertical Lift

A vertical breast lift adjusts both the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) and the breasts by raising and repositioning them both. This technique uses a lollipop-shaped incision that encircles the NAC and runs vertically from the bottom of the areola to the base of the breast.

Anchor Lift

This technique is used for patients with significant breast sagging and skin laxity. It extends the lollipop incision of the vertical lift with a horizontal incision along the inframammary fold (creating an anchor-like shape). It raises the breasts and NAC but also tightens and removes excess skin beneath the breast.

Circumareolar (Donut) Lift

This breast lift procedure is for patients with minimal sagging. The incision is limited to a circle that traces the areola’s border. Your surgeon uses this technique to elevate the NAC but does not lift or adjust the breast tissue.

Ellipse Lift

In this breast lift technique, the skin above the areola is excised, and the NAC is lifted. Like the circumareolar lift, the breast tissue is left alone, and the breasts are not raised higher on the chest wall.

Breast Lift With Implants

Also known as an augmentation mastopexy, this procedure is part breast lift, part breast augmentation. The surgeon performs the breast lift to correct ptosis, remove excess skin, and repositions the NAC as needed before inserting breast implants to enhance the size and shape of the now-lifted breasts.

How long will the scars take to fade?

Our surgeons take special care to make the incisions as discreet as possible. While it may take 6 months to a year for the scars to mature and fade, they should be relatively unnoticeable with proper care and sun protection.

Can I breastfeed after a breast lift?

Although many women breastfeed after a breast lift, the surgery could affect your ability to breastfeed, as it involves repositioning the breast tissue and nipple. Depending on your goals, your surgeon can adjust their techniques to preserve the milk glands and ducts.