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Breast Lift
Enhance breast shape and restore a youthful silhouette with a breast lift designed to achieve natural, long-lasting results.
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Breast Lift Austin
Restore Youthful Contours & Renew Your Confidence
If sagging breasts are affecting your confidence, changing how clothing fits, or making you feel less like yourself, a breast lift can restore a firmer, more youthful appearance. Over time, factors like pregnancy, dramatic weight loss, aging, and gravity can cause the breast skin to stretch, leading to drooping breasts and loss of breast volume.
A breast lift (mastopexy) elevates and reshapes the breasts, restoring symmetry, firmness, and a youthful position. Dr. Virginia Bailey, a board-eligible plastic surgeon in Austin, customizes each surgical plan to align with your aesthetic goals, ensuring natural-looking results that complement your body’s proportions.
Considering a Breast Lift in Austin, TX?
Regain confidence and achieve your ideal breasts with a personalized treatment plan.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to reshape and reposition the breasts by removing excess breast skin and tightening the underlying tissue. The natural aging process, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and dramatic weight loss can lead to pendulous breasts that no longer sit at a youthful position.
This procedure does not add breast size but repositions the nipple-areola complex and reshapes the tissue to create a more enhanced breast shape. Depending on the degree of sagging and the patient's anatomy, different breast lift incisions may be used, including crescent, peri-areolar, vertical (lollipop), or anchor lift. Dr. Bailey will develop a surgical plan tailored to your cosmetic breast surgery goals, ensuring beautiful, natural results.
The Benefits of a Breast Lift
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Restored Breast Position
Elevates saggy breasts to a more youthful position for a balanced look. -
Enhanced Breast Shape
Reshapes and firms the breast appearance for better symmetry and contour. -
Improved Nipple Placement
Raises the nipple-areola complex for better proportion and alignment. -
More Comfortable Fit in Clothing
Reduces the need for extra support and improves how tops, bras, and swimsuits fit. -
Natural Appearance Without Implants
Achieves a rejuvenated look without increasing breast size. -
Long-Lasting Results
Provides durable improvements when combined with a healthy lifestyle and stable weight.
Who Is a Candidate for a Breast Lift?
A breast lift may be an option for individuals looking to restore a firmer, more youthful breast shape. Ideal breast lift candidates are those who experience:
- Breast Sagging (Ptosis) – Loss of firmness and a downward shift in breast appearance.
- Loss of Volume and Shape – Often due to aging, pregnancy, or loss of skin elasticity.
- Low or Downward-Pointing Nipples – Nipples positioned below the breast crease or pointing downward.
- Asymmetry – Asymmetrical breasts or uneven breast positioning requiring correction.
Candidates should be in good overall health, maintain a stable weight, and have realistic expectations about the procedure’s outcomes. A personal consultation with Dr. Bailey can determine if a breast lift without implants is the right solution for your needs.
Breast Lift Techniques Offered by
Dr. Bailey
Mastopexy surgery is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. The right technique depends on the degree of breast drooping, loss of elasticity, and overall aesthetic appearance. Dr. Virginia Bailey offers a wide range of breast lift techniques, ensuring that each patient receives a customized approach best suited to their goals. Advancements in techniques have allowed for more precise reshaping, leading to lovely breasts with improved proportions.
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Vertical (Lollipop) Lift
For moderate to severe sagging, this breast lift technique involves a vertical incision from the areola down to the breast crease. It allows for greater reshaping by addressing excess breast tissue and repositioning the breast higher on the chest wall. This technique is ideal for patients experiencing elongated shape or asymmetrical breasts.
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Anchor Lift
Recommended for significant sagging, this traditional technique requires three incisions: around the areola, a vertical incision to the breast fold, and a horizontal incision along the crease. It is the most comprehensive approach, making it ideal for breast lift patients with severe breast drooping or those combining a lift with a reduction.
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Crescent Lift
This traditional technique is ideal for patients with mild sagging. A small, crescent-shaped skin excision is made along the upper edge of the areola, allowing for subtle repositioning. It is commonly used in combination with breast augmentation for breast lift candidates seeking minor correction without excessive scarring.
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Peri-Areolar (Donut) Lift
Best suited for mild to moderate sagging, this method involves an incision around the areola. It provides more lift than the crescent technique while maintaining a discreet aesthetic appearance. The excess tissue is removed to reshape the breast, offering an improved contour.
Personalized Breast Lift in Austin – Meet with Dr. Virginia Bailey
Dr. Bailey, a skilled surgeon, creates personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs, ensuring compassionate care, comfort, and optimal surgical care.
The Breast Lift Process
A breast lift involves a carefully planned approach to ensure safe, natural-looking results. From consultation to recovery, Dr. Bailey and her talented team provide the highest level of care. Using advancements in techniques, she customizes each procedure for long-lasting, natural results.
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Initial Consultation
During your personal consultation, Dr. Bailey will assess your breast anatomy, skin elasticity, and degree of sagging. She will recommend the most suitable lift technique based on your needs. This appointment also covers surgical expectations and post-operative care to ensure proper healing.
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Surgery Day
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia in a fully accredited surgical facility. Incisions are made to remove excess breast tissue and reposition the nipples. In cases of significant sagging, a vertical incision may be required. Surgery typically lasts two to three hours, with patients returning home the same day.
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Recovery
Most breast lift patients experience mild swelling for the first few days after surgery. Light activities can resume within a week, while strenuous activity should be avoided for about four to six weeks. Dr. Bailey provides aftercare instructions and follow-up appointments to ensure optimal healing.
Meet Dr. Virginia Bailey:
Your Trusted Breast Lift Surgeon in Austin, TX
Dr. Virginia Bailey is a board-eligible cosmetic surgeon specializing in breast enhancement procedures that restore balance and confidence. She creates personalized surgical plans to address concerns such as breast drooping, loss of volume, and asymmetry, ensuring natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Dr. Bailey tailors each breast lift procedure to suit individual needs, whether restoring breast position after pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or aging. Her approach prioritizes precise reshaping, proper healing, and minimized scarring while preserving nipple sensation and breast symmetry. With a strong focus on aftercare and patient support, Dr. Bailey ensures every patient feels informed and confident throughout their recovery.
Schedule your consultation today to achieve youthful, lifted breasts and renewed confidence.
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FAQ About Breast Lift Surgery
How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost in Austin, TX?
The cost of a breast lift in Austin ranges from $3,950 to $14,500, depending on the technique used and surgical facility fees. More extensive lifts, such as the anchor technique, tend to be on the higher end. The best way to get an accurate estimate is by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Bailey.
How Long Would a Breast Lift Last?
A breast lift is designed to be a permanent solution—the lift itself lasts forever. However, the natural aging process continues, and factors like weight fluctuations and lifestyle habits can gradually alter your appearance over time. Maintaining a stable weight and healthy habits can help preserve your youthful contours.
What Are the Downsides of a Breast Lift?
A breast lift carries risks, including scarring, changes in nipple sensation, and temporary swelling. Some patients may experience asymmetrical breasts or contour irregularities, which can often be corrected. There is also a small risk of bleeding or infection, though this is minimized by following operative care guidelines. Dr. Bailey will discuss all risks during your consultation.
Will Insurance Pay for a Breast Lift?
Most health insurance plans do not cover breast lift surgery, as it is considered a cosmetic procedure. However, if performed as part of breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, some insurance providers may offer coverage. Patients should contact their provider for details, and Dr. Bailey’s office can provide guidance on financing options.
Is a Breast Lift Cheaper Than Implants?
Breast lift surgery is often slightly more expensive than breast implants due to the complexity of reshaping and repositioning breast tissue. While implants primarily add volume, a lift improves breast position and contour without additional size. The best way to determine the right option is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bailey.
What Other Procedures Are Often Combined With a Breast Lift?
A breast lift is frequently performed alongside other cosmetic procedures to enhance overall results. Combining surgeries can help achieve better balance, proportion, and symmetry while minimizing recovery time.
Breast Augmentation
For patients who want to restore or enhance breast volume, breast augmentation is often combined with a lift. Implants or fat transfer can be used to achieve fuller, more youthful-looking breasts.
Breast Reduction
A breast lift can be paired with a breast reduction for patients experiencing discomfort due to overly large breasts. This combination reduces excess breast tissue while improving shape and position.
Mommy Makeover
A mommy makeover typically includes a breast lift along with procedures like a tummy tuck and liposuction to restore body contours after pregnancy or weight loss.
Liposuction
Liposuction is sometimes used in the chest or underarm area to refine contours and remove excess fat, enhancing the results of a breast lift.
Patients interested in combining procedures should schedule a consultation with Dr. Bailey to discuss their goals and determine the best surgical plan.