Breast Lift

A breast lift addresses sagging and uneven breasts decreased breast volume and drooping nipples, and stretched areolas (the darker area surrounding the nipples), recreating a youthful shape and lifting to your breasts. If there is too little or too much breast volume, breast augmentation or breast reduction might be recommended in addition to a lift. Every year, thousands of women undergo successful breast lift surgery, experience no major problems, and are pleased with the results.

When to Consider a Breast Lift

• Pregnancy, nursing, gravity, weight gain or loss, normal aging, and heredity have taken a toll on the shape of your breasts, resulting in sagging or excess skin
• If your surgeon thinks that breast implants alone are unlikely to achieve the contour you desire
• If the tissue surrounding the nipple or areola has become stretched

The following are some common reasons why you may want to consider a breast lift:

• Breasts that are pendulous but adequate in size.
• Breasts that lack substance or firmness.
• Nipples and areolas point downward, especially if they are positioned below the breast crease.
• Breasts that appear different from each other; one breast may appear firm and well positioned while the other does not.
• Breasts that are not equal in size.
• Breasts that are relatively small.
• Breasts that are large and heavy can be lifted, but the results may not be as long-lasting as a breast lift performed on smaller breasts; the weight of larger breasts works against surgical changes.
• You are finished with childbearing and breast-feeding. If you plan to have children, you may want to postpone cosmetic breast surgery. Pregnancy may stretch the breasts and reduce their volume, compromising surgery benefits.