Breast Lift Surgery

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UT Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons are spearheading innovative technology and techniques for breast surgery, including breast lifts (mastopexy), breast augmentation, and breast reduction.

We personalize breast lifts to achieve a natural look that is in harmony with the patient’s size and body.

What Is Breast Lift Surgery?

This procedure revitalizes and reshapes the breasts. It can help patients concerned about sagging or drooping breasts caused by factors such as aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, or genetics.

Breast lift surgery does not significantly change the size of the breasts – instead, it enhances their firmness and overall appearance. Some patients also consider getting implants or using fat transfer as part of breast lift surgery to help achieve a fuller look and meet desired goals.

What Are the Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery?

Breast lift surgery can help improve breast shape, position, and overall appearance. Whether a patient’s goal is to restore or enhance their breasts, UT Southwestern plastic surgeons are highly experienced with this procedure. Benefits can include:

Raising the breasts for a more youthful position
Tightening skin to reduce sagging
Reducing the size of the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipples)

Our team is internationally recognized for delivering outstanding clinical care and conducting groundbreaking research.

What Can Patients Expect with Breast Lift Surgery?

As a first step, UT Southwestern plastic surgeons consult with patients and evaluate their breast tissue, skin elasticity, and chest wall dimensions. We’ll determine which techniques and options will be most effective to meet expectations.

Breast lift surgery usually takes one to three hours. During the procedure, our surgeon removes excess skin and lifts the breast tissue to achieve a more uplifted contour. In some cases, the areolas may be repositioned for a balanced appearance.

For some patients, we may recommend adding breast implants during a breast lift to increase both firmness and size.

For other patients, our surgeons may suggest breast reduction surgery instead. This may be a more effective option for women with larger breasts.

How Long Does Breast Lift Surgery Recovery Take?

Patients typically go home the same day after having breast lift surgery. An overnight stay at UTSW is not usually needed.

Patients will experience temporary swelling, bruising, and some pain.

How Long Does a Breast Lift Last?

The results of a breast lift have a permanent impact. However, as the body changes, so will a patient’s breasts.

“UT Southwestern sets the pace and protocols for plastic surgery across the globe. One of the reasons is the intense level of research our team has underway, which helps us continually improve procedures such as breast lift surgery.”

Bardia Amirlak, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern