Breast Lift

Common myths about breast lifts debunked

Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS | Seattle, WA Wednesday, December 4, 2024

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue, resulting in a more rejuvenated and uplifted breast profile.

Surgical options for uneven breasts

Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS | Seattle, WA Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Uneven breasts, also known as breast asymmetry, is a condition in which a woman's breasts are noticeably different in size, shape or position. It can be fairly common and can affect a significant number of women.

What are the benefits of combining breast augmentation and a breast lift?

Lawrence Iteld, MD | Chicago, IL Thursday, August 10, 2023

Breast augmentations and breast lifts are two popular cosmetic surgeries that are often performed together to provide patients with comprehensive breast enhancement results.

What kind of breast surgery should you get?

Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS | Seattle, WA Thursday, December 1, 2022

For many patients considering breast surgery, choosing the right procedure can be confusing given the variety of cosmetic procedures available. Understanding each type of breast surgery can help patients choose the surgery that helps them achieve their aesthetic goals.

Better breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding

Shahram Salemy, MD, FACS | Seattle, WA Tuesday, February 8, 2022

It's not uncommon for mothers who are no longer breastfeeding to feel that their bodies no longer look as voluptuous and youthful as they did pre-pregnancy.

What is a breast lift and what are the benefits of this procedure?

Anthony Terrasse, MD | Lake Forest, IL Friday, February 28, 2020

A breast lift is a plastic surgery procedure performed to rejuvenate breasts that have a somewhat saggy or droopy appearance and return them to a more youthful and attractive position.

How to decide if you need a breast augmentation or breast lift

Ravi Somayazula, DO | Houston, TX Tuesday, January 7, 2020

If you have considered having cosmetic breast surgery, there is a good chance that you have also wondered if you need a breast augmentation and/or a breast lift.

Which breast surgery is right for you? Explaining augmentations, lifts and reductions

Lawrence Iteld, MD | Chicago, IL Friday, September 13, 2019

Knowing what kind of procedure is needed for a specific situation can be the tricky part, especially for people who are new to the idea of cosmetic plastic surgery.

Breast lift with fat grafting can be beneficial for mothers after breastfeeding

Cindy Wu, MD | Cary, NC Tuesday, August 20, 2019

When it comes to breastfeeding, the combination of time, gravity and weight changes can cause the breast tissue to sag, resulting in a shape that is more elliptical than round.

To breast lift or not to breast lift?

Umbareen Mahmood, MD | New York, NY Friday, April 26, 2019

Patients often state that while they are unhappy with the appearance of their breasts, they don’t know whether or not they need a lift.

A plastic surgery Q&A with ASPS President Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS

Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS | New York, NY Tuesday, April 9, 2019

ASPS compiled six of the most popular questions from its Ask a Surgeon service and asked ASPS President Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS, to provide answers.

What is an auto-augmentation breast lift?

Richard Rand, MD | Bellevue, WA Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Auto-augmentation is best suited for women with ample breast tissue who want to enhance the appearance of their sagging breasts without losing size.

Breast lift vs breast augmentation vs breast implants – what's the difference?

Shahram Salemy, MD | Seattle, WA Tuesday, October 30, 2018

You may have seen terms like breast lift, breast augmentation and breast implants used interchangeably. To help shed some light on these procedures, this blog will explain the differences and who can benefit most from each.

What's the difference between a breast reduction and a breast lift?

Lee Daniel, MD | Eugene, OR Friday, October 19, 2018

Breast reduction and breast lift procedures can be great options for women who wish to reduce or alter the position of their breasts. Which one should you choose?

How long do breast lift results last?

Alexander Nein, MD | Nashville, TN Wednesday, September 12, 2018

A breast lift procedure "lifts" the breasts by removing excess skin then reshapes the surrounding tissue to support a more youthful breast contour. When considering the procedure, many individuals wonder if there is anything they can do to maximize the life expectancy of their breast lift.