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What is a Breast Lift?

The Magnolia Plastic Surgery Center, led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anahita Azharian, offers breast lift procedures for residents Tampa Bay.

A breast lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of the breasts that have lost volume and are sagging, with the nipples pointing downward, often resulting after pregnancy or weight loss, or as a result of aging. Although most breast lift patients are women, Dr. Azharian also performs breast lift surgery on men who, after massive weight loss or gastric bypass surgery may have redundant tissue on their chests. Many women opt to combine the breast lift with a breast augmentation procedure to restore a more voluminous shape to their breasts.

To learn more about the breast lift procedure and whether it may be right for you, please contact Dr. Azharian at the Magnolia Plastic Surgery Center for a consultation. During this consultation, Dr. Azharian will assess your natural condition, your goals, evaluate your health, and carefully examine you to determine the most appropriate course of action to achieve the look you want.

Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?

A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, may be performed at any age, but it’s usually recommended that patients wait until breast development has stopped, usually around age 18. It is also recommended that you wait to have this procedure done after you finish having and nursing all the children you plan to have, as future pregnancy may affect the results of your procedure, however, since the milk ducts and nipples are left intact, mastopexy usually will not affect your ability to breastfeed in the future if you should change your mind and want more children.

You may be a good candidate for a breast lift if you are concerned about any of the following conditions:

  • Breasts that are pendulous and saggy, regardless of size
  • Breasts that lack substance or firmness
  • Nipples and areolas that point downward

Sometimes these conditions may be inherited and, in some rare cases, the breasts may develop differently so that one breast may be more firm and well positioned than the other. Some women have dramatic differences in the size as well as the shape of their breasts. Breasts that are large and heavy may be corrected with a breast lift procedure, but results may not last as long as when the procedure is performed on women with smaller breasts.

How is a Breast Lift Performed?

A Breast Lift Tampa Bay can be done a few different ways, but the most common at our clinic is the ‘short scar’ breast lift, where a ‘lollipop’ incision goes around the areola and down the underside of the breast to the base. The excess breast skin is removed, and the nipple and areola can be reshaped and moved to a higher position. If desired, the areola can be made smaller. Skin from above the areola is moved down and together to reshape the breast.

In most cases, the nipple and areola remain attached to the underlying tissue, maintaining sensitivity and the ability to breast-feed.

Recovery After a Breast Lift

Following your breast lift procedure, Dr. Azharian will recommend you wear an elastic bandage or support bra for one to two weeks. Your breasts may feel sore and swollen for several weeks, and you may experience a burning sensation in your nipples. Most breast lift patients are able to resume normal activities and return to work within about two weeks.

Everyone heals differently, depending on many individual factors, but Dr. Azharian and her friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Magnolia Plastic Surgery Center will monitor your progress and provide support through every phase of the process. We are proud to have helped thousands of Tampa-area patients achieve the silhouette of their dreams through breast lifts and other procedures.

Can I See Breast Lift Before and After Photos?

At the Magnolia Plastic Surgery Center, we know that photos are a valuable resource for patients to get a good understanding of what to expect from any procedure. Breast lift before and after pictures will help you to visualize the realistic possibilities and results that a breast lift can provide. During your initial consultation with Dr. Azharian, you will have an opportunity to see plenty of before and after pictures of breast lifts and other procedures that may help you achieve the look you desire.

How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost in Tampa Bay?

The prices of a breast lift procedure may vary based on each individual, and you may elect to have another procedure, such as breast enhancement, in combination with a breast lift. Dr. Azharian will be happy to discuss costs based on your specific choices during your initial consultation. Our office also provides flexible financing options and accepts many forms of payment for your surgery. Visit our financing page to learn more.

Breast Lift Options

Breasts that have lost their shape and firmness; breasts that are sagging — these are the breasts that can use a minimal-scar breast lift. Over time, every breast changes, almost always toward more droop and less bounce. Skin loses it’s elasticity, muscles weaken, tendons stretch — the breast lift is the operation that changes all of that.

Many patients who come for this kind of breast lift are unhappy because they’ve lost some amount of breast volume over time. In these cases, a breast lift in conjunction with a small implant can restore lost volume and improve shape and position of the breasts at the same time. Whether performed in conjunction with a breast augmentation or alone, a breast lift can enhance the appearance of your breasts — and thus your self-confidence and desire to be seen.

Why it's done

Pregnancy

During pregnancy, the ligaments that support your breasts might stretch as your breasts get fuller and heavier. This stretching might contribute to sagging breasts after pregnancy — whether or not you breast-feed your baby.

Weight fluctuations

Changes in your weight can cause your breast skin to stretch and lose elasticity.

Gravity

Over time, gravity causes ligaments in the breasts to stretch and sag.

Request Your Consultation Today with Dr. Azharian

All patients at the Magnolia Plastic Surgery Center are treated with compassion and respect. We are proud to offer excellence in breast lift surgery and other cosmetic procedures to residents of Wesley Chapel, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Plant City, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Brandon and Spring Hill, as well as surrounding communities in Florida. Contact us to schedule a consultation to learn more about breast lift surgery and other options. Please call us: (813) 563-2220