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Breast Lift Washington, DC
Serving patients from Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and throughout the surrounding region
Trust. Experience. Results.
Serving patients from Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and throughout the surrounding region
Higher & Firmer
Breasts naturally change over time. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, genetics, gravity, and aging can all stretch the skin and affect how our breasts look. If you're happy with the size of your breasts but would like them higher and firmer, a breast lift may be right for you. Patients from Washington, D.C., can visit our surgical center in Reston to meet with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons and learn how a mastopexy can help create a more youthful, lifted breast shape.
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Restore Shape and Position
A breast lift, also called mastopexy, reshapes and elevates the breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the remaining tissue. The procedure can improve your breast shape and move the nipples to a more balanced position. A patient considering a breast lift alone is generally satisfied with their breast volume in a bra but concerned about breast shape, sagging tissue, nipple position, or a combination of these changes.
Shape That Feels More Like You
For Washington, D.C., breast lift patients, potential benefits may include:
A breast lift can elevate tissue that has descended because of aging, pregnancy, weight loss, or genetics. By removing loose skin and reshaping the breast, the procedure creates a firmer, more lifted appearance.
The nipples and areolas can be repositioned higher on the breast mound to better suit the new breast shape. Enlarged areolas may also be reduced when appropriate, helping them appear more proportionate to the breast.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, and weight changes can affect skin elasticity and allow the breast tissue to settle. A lift removes excess skin and supports the reshaped tissue to create a more defined contour. The technique your surgeon recommends will depend largely on the degree of breast sagging, or ptosis, and the changes you want to make.
A Plan Built Around Your Body
Your consultation includes a careful examination and a candid discussion of what breast lift surgery can reasonably achieve. Good candidates often:
These details help your surgeon determine whether a lift can address your concerns and which approach may be most appropriate. You will receive recommendations based on your anatomy, health history, goals, and preferred degree of change.
A Breast lift at Austin-Weston’s surgical center in Reston involves removing excess skin, reshaping the breast tissue, and repositioning the nipple and areola. When needed, enlarged areolas can also be reduced to better complement the new breast shape.
After the excess skin is removed, sutures placed within the breast tissue help shape and support the elevated breast. Several incision patterns are available:
Each option is designed to remove the necessary amount of skin and reposition the nipple and breast tissue with an incision pattern suited to the patient’s needs. Your surgeon will select the technique based on the amount of sagging present and the result you hope to achieve.
A Lift Designed to Last
Breast lift results can last for many years, particularly when body weight remains stable and no future pregnancies occur. The nipples generally maintain their improved position, although some natural settling and age-related changes are expected. Longevity also varies with skin quality, breast weight, surgical technique, and lifestyle factors. Our plastic surgeons serve Washington, DC patients, and help to restore your breasts and create balanced, natural looking results.
Some patients choose to combine a lift with breast augmentation when they want to add or restore volume as well as improve breast position. Because every result is individual, reviewing Austin-Weston’s breast lift before and after photos can help you understand the range of outcomes the procedure may produce.
Support Through Every Stage
The initial recovery after breast lift surgery generally takes one to two weeks. Your surgeon will give you individualized guidance about returning to work, exercising, and resuming other regular activities.
You and the person helping you after surgery will receive detailed postoperative instructions, including information about expected symptoms and signs that should prompt a call to the practice. Following these directions and attending scheduled follow-up visits are important parts of recovery. Healing timelines differ, so your experience may be shorter or longer than the general range.
A breast lift may be appropriate for a healthy adult whose breasts have sagged or changed shape because of aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or genetics. Candidates should understand what the procedure can accomplish and have realistic expectations for scarring, recovery, and results.
A breast lift provides long-lasting improvement, but it cannot stop aging, gravity, or future changes in the body. Maintaining a stable weight can help preserve the result, while pregnancy and significant weight fluctuations may stretch the skin and alter breast position again.
Yes. Depending on your anatomy and goals, a breast lift may be combined with breast augmentation to add volume or with breast reduction to reduce breast size. Your surgeon will determine whether combining procedures is appropriate for you.
Every surgical procedure carries risk. Potential breast lift complications include bleeding, infection, scarring, asymmetry, changes in nipple or breast sensation, delayed healing, and reactions to anesthesia. Your surgeon will explain these risks, discuss factors that may affect them, and answer your questions before you decide whether to proceed.
| Recovery Time | 2–4 Weeks |
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| Starting Cost | From: $11,250 |
Our five, board-certified plastic surgeons have over 100 years of combined experience & work together in our dedicated, luxurious center providing combined knowledge on all procedures. Schedule your consultation today to learn how our surgeons can guide you on your journey to aesthetic harmony.
