Breast Lift
Over time, breasts change due to weight fluctuations, pregnancy, aging, and genetics. Many women experience sagging breasts, loss of firmness, and a lower nipple position, which can make them feel self-conscious. A breast lift surgery restores a youthful breast contour by removing excess skin, reshaping the breast mound, and lifting the nipple-areola complex to a more favorable position.
At Lovell Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Dr. Sabine Lovell, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, specializes in advanced breast lift techniques tailored to your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. Dr. Lovell ensures results that enhance your natural proportions and complement your breast shape. If you’re ready to restore your breasts and gain renewed confidence, schedule a consultation today.
A breast lift procedure (mastopexy) is a cosmetic surgery that removes excess skin, lifts the breast tissue, and repositions the nipple-areola complex to create a more youthful breast contour. This procedure improves breast shape, firmness, and symmetry while maintaining a natural look.
A breast lift can be performed alone or combined with breast implants for added volume. Dr. Lovell offers various breast lift techniques, including:
Dr. Lovell customizes each breast lift surgery based on your breast size, nipple position, and degree of sagging to achieve the most natural and flattering results.
Breast surgery is performed while the patient is comfortably asleep under general anesthesia. Dr. Lovell removes excess skin, reshapes the breast tissue, and repositions the nipple-areola complex higher for a more youthful look.
If additional breast volume is desired, breast augmentation with breast implants or fat transfer can be performed during the same surgery. The incisions are then closed in multiple layers and with surgical precision to minimize breast lift scars and optimize healing. Most breast lift procedures take about 3 hours, and patients return home the same day.
A breast lift is ideal for women experiencing:
By addressing these concerns, a breast lift restores a more youthful and perky appearance.
Ideal breast lift candidates are women who experience sagging breasts, stretched breast skin, or loss of firmness and want a more lifted, youthful shape. You may be a good candidate if you:
If you plan to have children in the future, you may wish to delay surgery, as pregnancy can impact your breast lift results.
After breast lift surgery, patients wear a surgical bra to support the healing tissues and reduce swelling.
Most patients return to light activities within a week, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for 4-6 weeks. Minimal discomfort is an expected part of the healing process. Pain medication helps during early healing, but most patients find that over-the-counter medication is enough to ensure comfort after the first day or two.
Swelling and incision site healing improve over the first few months, with final results becoming visible in 3-6 months. Dr. Lovell provides detailed post-operative care instructions and support to ensure the best healing process and long-lasting results.
A breast lift restores lifted breasts, improves breast contour, and enhances nipple position. Results are long-lasting, especially when you maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle. While breasts change naturally over time, a breast lift improves shape and firmness.
For patients who want additional breast volume, a breast lift with implants creates both fullness and lift.
At Lovell Plastic Surgery, we offer more than transformation—we curate an experience defined by refinement, intention, and exquisite care.
Under the direction of Dr. Sabine Lovell, a double board-certified plastic surgeon known for her precision and elevated aesthetic, every treatment is a bespoke expression of your vision. Each procedure is artfully tailored to celebrate the feminine form with results that feel effortless, graceful, and entirely your own. Our practice is intentionally boutique—intimate, discreet, and designed with you at the center. From the moment you arrive, you’ll step into a space where luxury meets sincerity, and every detail reflects our commitment to thoughtful, high-touch care. In partnership with Balanced Aesthetics + Wellness, we extend your journey beyond the surface, blending aesthetic artistry with inner balance for a result that is as radiant as it is refined.
A breast lift does not significantly reduce breast size but removes excess skin to create a firmer, more lifted shape. Breast reduction surgery may be a better option if you want a smaller breast size.
Most breast lift results last 10-15 years or longer. Maintaining a stable weight and wearing supportive bras helps prolong results.
Some breast lift patients may experience temporary changes in breast sensation, but most regain normal feeling as they heal.
Many women can still breastfeed after a breast lift.
While scars are inevitable, Dr. Lovell strategically places incisions to hide in natural creases. Over time, scars fade significantly.
A breast lift improves nipple position, breast shape, and position, while breast augmentation increases breast size. Dr. Lovell will help determine which procedure suits your goals.
Yes, a full breast lift using an anchor lift technique effectively corrects severe breast ptosis.
