Breast Lift

What is Breast Lift Surgery?

Breast lift surgery in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts lifts sagging breasts, resulting in a more youthful figure. Women’s breasts change over the course of time, and many factors contribute to these changes including pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or gain, aging, gravity, and hereditary factors.

Am I a good candidate for breast lift surgery?

Ideal breast lift candidates have sagging breasts or breasts that have lost their shape. Other cosmetic concerns that are addressed by a breast lift include nipples that fall below the crease of the breast, enlarged areolas, and uncomfortable or self-conscious feelings due to the appearance of the breasts. Patients should also be non-smokers, overall healthy and at a stable weight. Learn about how to determine if you need a breast lift in Dr. Hall’s video blog, The Thoughtful Patient’s Guide!

Body Lift / Breast Reduction / Breast Lift Patient #13
A complicated presentation of a woman in her mid to later 60s with breast ptosis (drooping) after significant weight loss, as well as breast asymmetry after lumpectomy and radiation. She had a lumpectomy and radiation for breast cancer in her right breast 4 years earlier.  She then had a gastric bypass 2 years later and lost 80 lbs.  In addition to drooping after weight loss, they are also asymmetric after the lumpectomy and radiation.  She describes herself as a D-cup and would like to have her breasts smaller as well.  She had an MRI of her breasts before surgery and the view was free of any evidence of cancer recurrence.  The lumpectomy scar is seen on the right mid breast, and the radiation fields spared the lower breast so an inferior pedicle breast reduction could still be performed.  She is shown before and again, 7 months after surgery with the removal of 360 grams of tissue from her right breast, including the prior lumpectomy site, and 379 grams of tissue from her left.  She is thrilled with her new appearance and has purchased multiple new bathing suits to celebrate.  Her neck and back feel better as well.  Her healing was, thankfully, uneventful, and her scars have faded nicely.  And despite the decreased skin elasticity from significant weight loss and her age, she has maintained a very good breast shape.
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Breast Reduction + Breast Lift #156
A mother of 2 in her early 50s is bothered by back pain, grooving, and irritation of her shoulders from the bra straps, as well as difficulty exercising.  She is shown before and again, 8 months after bilateral breast reduction mastopexy with the removal of 278 grams of breast tissue from her left breast and 252 grams of tissue from her right.  Her symptoms have resolved, and she is thrilled with her new shape and size.
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Breast Reduction + Breast Lift #155
A woman in her mid-60s who was a 32-34 DD Cup and had problems with back, neck, and shoulder pain. She also did not like the dropping appearance of her breasts and the mild bulging of the fat in her upper armpit area ( “axillary lipodystrophy”)  She was not able to meet the criteria for her insurance company but proceeded on a cosmetic basis.  She is shown before and again, 4 months after bilateral breast reduction/mastopexy including liposuction.  She is thrilled with her new appearance and her symptoms have resolved.  Scars typically become thicker and redder for 6 weeks and then fade and improve over the next two years.  We have her using topical silicone and Her scars are fading ahead of schedule.
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Breast Lift – Patient 119
A medical professional in her early 40’s who is bothered by the shape of her right breast, as well as breast asymmetry (a  difference in the two breasts) and drooping (breast ptosis)  She also feels that her breast are too large for her frame and wanted them to be a little smaller.  She is shown before and again, one year after bilateral mastopexy reduction.  Scars typically are pinker for 6 weeks and then soften and fade over the next two years.  She is thrilled with the new shape and size of her breasts.
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Breast Augmentation with a Mastopexy – Patient 333
A mother of 1 in her late 30’s who is bothered by a deflated and drooping appearance of her breasts after weight loss and pregnancy.  She wanted to be fuller and less droopy in appearance.  She is shown before and again, 7 months after augmentation mastopexy ( a breast at the time of breast implant placement.)   Discussion:  She is 5 1 ½ and 120 lbs. She had Sientra High strength round smooth cohesive gel 350 cc high profile implants placed in a partial subpectoral position at the time of an inverted T mastopexy.  She did not want a larger implant that might draw to much attention in her workplace and likes the natural but fuller look.
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What are my options for breast lift surgery?

There are three main breast lift techniques available, including the Wise pattern breast lift, the vertical breast lift, and the Circumareolar breast lift. The Wise pattern involves incisions placed along the breast fold, vertically from the fold to the areola, and around the areolar border. This incision pattern results in scars that resemble an anchor. The vertical breast lift, also called the lollipop lift, involves an incision made around the areola, as well as another extending down to the breast fold. Lastly, the Circumareolar breast lift involves an incision made around the areola. During your consultation, Dr. Hall will help to determine which technique is most appropriate for you.

How is a breast lift performed?

The incision placement is dependent on which breast lift technique you and Dr. Hall have decided on that best meets your goals. After the incisions are made, Dr. Hall raises and reshapes underlying breast tissue to improve the breast contour. The nipple and areola will also be lifted to a more youthful height, and if needed, enlarged areolas will be reduced. Any remaining skin is then tightened and the incisions are closed.

What should I expect during recovery?

Bandages or dressings will be wrapped around incision sites after surgery. You will also be advised to wear a surgical bra to help support your breasts during the healing process. Pain medication will be prescribed to help with any discomfort you may have.  There may also be a small drain tube placed to drain any excess blood or fluid collection. Dr. Hall will provide specific instructions for breast lift recovery, and it is imperative that you follow the instructions for a fast and safe recovery.

“Dr. Hall and his entire office staff was warm, professional, highly skilled and informative. I never imagined I would look as well as I do and I had extremely high expectations. I felt completely supported before after and during surgery.”

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