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Breast Lift
Breast Lift
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and time itself can gradually change the shape and position of your breasts, affecting everything from how your clothes fit to how confident you feel. At May Plastic Surgery, Dr. Brian May helps patients regain their youthful contours with breast lift surgery. His precise techniques reshape and reposition the breasts to create results that look natural, feel proportionate, and restore a balanced silhouette that complements your body beautifully.
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General
1-3 hours
1-2 weeks
What is
Breast Lift
?
A woman's curves are often essential to her sense of femininity, but over time, the breasts can stretch and sag due to factors like aging, pregnancy or breastfeeding. A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that improves breast shape and position by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. A breast lift can make the breasts look fuller and perkier without a dramatic change in size, restoring a more youthful appearance.
- Dr. Brian May
A breast lift can restore youthful contours and improve your overall silhouette. Dr. May's expert techniques can address:
- Drooping or sagging breasts (ptosis)
- Nipples that point downward and are positioned beneath the breast crease
- Breasts that have lost firmness or volume
- Asymmetrical breast contours
- Stretched or elongated areolas
- Excess skin that causes irritation or discomfort
A breast lift does not add volume, so many women choose to pair this procedure with breast augmentation using either implants or fat transfer to increase breast fullness. If you're happy with your breast size, a breast lift alone may help you reach your goals. During your consultation, Dr. May will evaluate your desired results and recommend the best way to achieve them, whether through a breast lift, breast augmentation or a combination approach.
Dr. May recognizes the real experiences that bring patients to his consultation room. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations and the natural aging process all leave their mark on the breasts, affecting how you feel in your clothes, at the beach or in intimate moments. His approach to breast surgery helps you regain your confidence with beautiful results that enhance your natural contours, with an emphasis on restoring proportion and balance.
Dr. May's breast surgery experience spans the full range of procedures, from breast lifts and reductions to augmentations and revisions. He performs each with the same level of detail and precision his patients have come to expect, delivering results that look and feel natural. His thoughtful approach gives you the time, space and guidance to make decisions that are right for your body, helping you feel confident in your choices throughout the entire process.
- Dr. Brian May
Restore Your Natural Shape
Procedure Details
At May Plastic Surgery, breast lift surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. The specific technique Dr. May uses may vary depending on your unique anatomy, the degree of sagging, and your aesthetic goals.
For patients with moderate sagging, a lollipop incision may provide excellent results with more limited scarring. This approach uses an incision around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease. For more pronounced sagging, an anchor incision pattern allows Dr. May to reshape the breasts across all dimensions for more substantial and balanced results.
Breast lifts take about one to three hours to complete. If your surgical plan includes other procedures, such as breast augmentation, a tummy tuck or liposuction (combinations that are often part of a comprehensive mommy makeover), your procedure will take more time, but you'll benefit from addressing multiple areas at once with just one recovery period.
Recovery from breast lift surgery involves some swelling, bruising, and discomfort that typically peak within the first few days. Most patients manage well with prescribed pain medication and can return to light activities within seven days, with full recovery taking place over the next several weeks. Dr. May will instruct you to wear a surgical bra to support your breasts as they heal, minimizing swelling and helping them maintain their new contours.
Your breasts will have a more youthful position immediately after surgery, though your final results continue to refine as swelling resolves over several months. While a breast lift cannot permanently stop the aging process, results typically last many years, especially when you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. The improved shape and position can help you feel more confident in everything from casual clothing to swimwear.
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Dr. Brian May
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