Breast Lift
Plastic Surgery and Medspa Practice Serving Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia

No. Insurance may pay for a breast reduction (which includes a lift) if you have symptoms sucah as pain or rashes from large breasts .

You only need breast implants with a breast lift if you want more volume to the breasts.

Those who experience a decreased or loss of sensation after breast lift surgery almost always regain it upon full recovery.

Yes, almost every well-qualified breast lift patient retains sensation in the nipples after breast lift.

Breast lift scars are minimal depending on the amount of excess skin and tissue needed to be removed. In some cases, this can be done with just a circular incision around the areolae and a vertical incision from there to the bottom of the breast.

Side effects you may feel during recovery from breast lift surgery include loss or decreased sensation in the nipples. For the vast majority of patients, this effect is temporary and sensation will return with time.

No. Insurance may pay for a breast reduction (which includes a lift) if you have symptoms such as pain or rashes from large breasts.

Showering after a breast lift is allowed, although your breast lift surgeon will provide you with guidance on how to care for your incision sites, which cannot get wet for several weeks following the procedure.

Although a breast lift cant stop the process of aging, which can lead to skin laxity and breast drooping later in life, results can last many years depending on the techniques used during surgery.

Breast lifts take between 1.5 and 2.5 hours.

Scars are perhaps the slowest aspect of breast lift surgery to heal. In most patients, scars fade considerably during the first year after the procedure.

A mini breast lift, which cannot address as many issues as a full breast lift, can cost a little less than a full lift, but not significantly less, as many of the fees, such as anesthesia and facility fees, still apply.

Breast lifts are not terribly uncomfortable to recover from. Many breast lift patients spend only a few days off work, meaning you can return to light activity (not strenuous exercise) after a long weekend.

Exercise after breast lift should be restricted for around four weeks to ensure tissues and incisions have healed correctly.

When performed by board-certified plastic surgeons like Dr. Magge, Dr. Jabs, or Dr. Richards, breast lift surgery is very safe and effective.

A crescent breast lift is used to remove the smallest amount of skin possible by making a half-moon incision that can remove a crescent-shaped piece of skin from near the areolae.

A non-surgical breast lift attempts to create more fullness in the upper pole of the breast with strategic injections of platelet-rich plasma. This technique is commonly called a vampire breast lift.

A partial breast lift, also called a mini breast lift, uses minimal incisions around the areolae to give a slight lift to the breasts, which is not always recommended for everyone.

Wrap-around tissue techniques are used to enhance the fullness of the upper pole of the breast by using tissue found in the lower breast.

There are many types of breast lifts with various incision techniques, goals, and end results, including mini breast lifts, lollipop incisions, and anchor lifts.

A breast lift can reduce the size of the breasts, but that is not the goal of surgery. For the most effective reduction in cup size, a breast reduction is more appropriate.

If stretch marks on the breast are in the region of skin that needs to be excised, yes, it will remove stretch marks. However, breast lifts are not designed to specifically remove stretch marks.

In the vast majority of cases, breast surgeries do not affect a persons ability to breastfeed in the future.

A breast lift (mastopexy) focuses on raising and reshaping sagging breasts, improving their position and firmness. Unlike breast augmentation, which increases breast volume through implants, a breast lift addresses breast droop and excess skin, making it ideal for women looking to enhance the shape and contour of their natural breasts.

A breast lift usually takes between 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure. It is typically performed under general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort throughout the surgery. The choice of anesthesia will be discussed with you during your pre-operative consultation.

Recovery from a breast lift generally involves a few weeks of downtime. Patients may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the initial days. Most individuals can return to light activities and work within 1-2 weeks, but it’s important to avoid strenuous activities for about 4-6 weeks to ensure proper healing.

While a breast lift will result in some scarring, the scars are typically placed discreetly and can fade significantly over time. To minimize scarring, follow your surgeon’s post-operative care instructions, including keeping the area clean, avoiding sun exposure, and using recommended scar treatments or creams.

Yes, a breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation (implants) or breast reduction for a more comprehensive enhancement. Combining procedures allows for addressing multiple concerns, such as sagging and volume loss, in one surgical session. Your surgeon will help you determine the best approach based on your goals and individual needs.