When sagging breasts affect clothing fit or self-image, a breast lift can restore firmness and proportion. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, genetics, aging, and gravity all stretch skin and weaken tissue, leading to drooping and volume loss.
A breast lift, or mastopexy, repositions the breasts by removing excess skin, reshaping tissue, and adjusting the nipple–areola complex. Dr. Virginia Bailey, a fellowship trained plastic surgeon in Austin, designs individualized surgical plans that prioritize natural results, balance, and patient satisfaction.
Achieve your ideal breast profile with a procedure tailored to your anatomy, aesthetic concerns, and goals.
A breast lift, also called mastopexy, is an aesthetic surgery that elevates and reshapes sagging breasts. This surgical procedure removes excess skin, tightens tissue, and refines contour. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, aging, and heredity often accelerate breast ptosis.
Unlike augmentation, a lift does not add size. Instead, it repositions the nipple–areola complex, enhances the breast profile, and improves symmetry. Techniques may involve a crescent, peri-areolar (donut), vertical breast lift, or anchor lift (or wise pattern). During surgery, sutures secure the new shape, while bandages and a post-surgical bra support the healing process. Each plan is tailored for safe, natural results.
A breast lift may be recommended for women wanting to restore firmness, improve breast profile, and achieve a youthful shape. Typical breast lift candidates often experience:
Mastopexy is a surgical procedure adapted to the degree of breast sagging, excess skin, and personal aesthetic concerns. Dr. Virginia Bailey, a fellowship trained plastic surgeon, offers several breast lift techniques to match patient goals. Advances in plastic surgery allow more natural reshaping, less visible scars, and better patient satisfaction. Each plan accounts for breast profile, healing process, and overall safety to ensure successful aesthetic surgery results.
For moderate to severe sagging, the vertical lift uses an incision around the areola down to the breast crease. It removes excess skin, reshapes tissue, and repositions the breast higher. This creates a firmer breast profile and is useful for patients with asymmetry. Sutures support healing, and a post-surgical bra is worn for comfort and recovery.
For significant sagging, the anchor lift uses three incisions: around the areola, vertically to the breast fold, and horizontally along the crease. It removes the most excess skin and reshapes the breast. Often recommended for severe sagging or when paired with reduction surgery. Bandages and aftercare support healing and help minimize scars.
For mild sagging or mild repositioning of the nipple areolar complex, the crescent lift removes a small crescent of skin above the areola. It offers subtle repositioning and is often combined with breast augmentation for added volume. This method corrects minor concerns with limited scarring, providing a discreet improvement.
Best for mild to moderate sagging, the donut lift uses a circular incision around the areola. It removes excess skin, reshapes tissue, and provides more lift than a crescent. Scars are less noticeable, and sutures help support the new shape through the healing process.
Dr. Bailey, a skilled plastic surgeon, provides personalized surgical care tailored to each patient’s needs. Her approach emphasizes compassion, comfort, and precise techniques for safe and natural outcomes.
A breast lift is a carefully planned surgical procedure designed to restore breast contour and improve patient satisfaction. From consultation through recovery, Dr. Bailey and her team provide attentive care. By using proven plastic surgery techniques, each procedure is customized to minimize scars, address excess skin, and deliver natural results.
During the consultation, Dr. Bailey evaluates breast anatomy, skin elasticity, and the degree of sagging. She explains available techniques, including options such as a vertical breast lift, and recommends the best approach. This visit also covers anesthesia, preparation, and post-operative instructions to support the healing process.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia in a fully accredited surgical facility. Incisions are made to remove excess skin, reposition tissue, and reshape the nipple–areola complex. In cases of significant sagging, a vertical lift may be necessary. Surgery typically lasts two to three hours, after which patients return home the same day with bandages in place to protect the area.
Most breast lift patients notice swelling and soreness during the first week. A post-surgical bra is worn to support the new breast profile and improve comfort. Light activity can resume within a week, but strenuous exercise should be delayed for four to six weeks. Dr. Bailey provides detailed aftercare, monitors sutures and healing, and schedules follow-up visits to guide recovery and reduce visible scars.
Dr. Virginia Bailey is a fellowship trained plastic surgeon specializing in breast surgery and aesthetic surgery procedures that restore balance and confidence. She develops surgical plans to address concerns such as breast drooping, loss of volume, asymmetry, and other aesthetic concerns, ensuring natural results through advanced plastic surgery techniques.
Dr. Bailey customizes each breast lift surgical procedure to meet individual needs, whether restoring breast position after pregnancy, weight changes, or aging. Her method emphasizes reshaping, safe removal of excess skin, and minimizing scars while maintaining nipple sensation and breast symmetry. With close attention to the healing process, use of sutures, and recovery tools like post-surgical bras, she prioritizes patient satisfaction and provides attentive aftercare throughout recovery.
