About Breast Lift Surgery
Breast lift surgery involves making an incision to lift, shape, and tighten the breast tissue. For small lifts, an incision around the areola is used. For more significant breast lifts, an incision around the areola and below the areola down to the breast fold may be used to lift and contour the breasts.
Nipples are then repositioned, excess skin is removed, and the incisions closed. The result is a reshaped breast, positioned higher on the chest with renewed internal breast tissue structure to hold the breast in place.
Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery
Wondering if a mastopexy is right for you? Here are some of the benefits to breast lift surgery:
Reserve a consultation with Dr. Adams and our surgery team to see if you’re a candidate for this procedure.
Removes Excess Skin
Lifts & Reduces Areolas
Restores Breasts to a Higher Position
More Youthful Appearance
Maintains Natural Look and Feel
Our Approach for Breast Lift Surgery
At Center for Plastic Surgery, we carefully research and recommend only the most reliable surgical solutions that we believe will provide the best and most consistent results for our guests. The staff at CFPS pledges to listen carefully to your individual goals and vision for your improvements. As you prepare for your breast lift surgery, we think you’ll be amazed at what an easy and comfortable experience it is with Center for Plastic Surgery.
Learn more about our approach below:
Before & After – Breast Lift Results
Explore before-and-afters from guests who have trusted Dr. Adams with their mastopexy procedure.
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FAQ: Breast Lift Surgery
Other potential risks include infection, wound opening, hematoma (a collection of blood under the skin), or delayed healing, though these complications are very rare. At CFPS, your safety and outcome are our top priorities. We provide detailed pre- and post-operative instructions and closely monitor your healing every step of the way.
In performing a breast lift surgery, there are several incision options. Dr. Adams will choose, in consultation with you, the incision technique that creates the smallest scar while lifting the breast to the desired position. The type of incision depends on the degree of sagging and the size of the breast.
- Peri-areolar lift
- A Peri-Areolar breast lift is also known as a “donut lift.” These types of breast lifts use only a circular incision around the areola. This lift generally only elevates the areola higher and does not have the potential to significantly elevate and reshape the breast mound itself.
- Vertical breast lift
- A vertical breast lift is also known as a “lollipop lift.” This is perhaps the most commonly used breast lift as it is able to elevate the areola as well as the breast mound.
- Full breast lift
- A full breast adds a horizontal component under the breast, creating an "anchor" incision. This is designed to help women with significant loose skin or very ptotic or sagging breasts. This is the most common type of breast lift.
The best candidates for a breast lift surgery are healthy women who are happy with the size of their breasts when wearing a bra, but unhappy with the shape due to excessive sagging when a bra is not worn. Women who are unhappy with their size as well, may need to consider other enhancement options like an implant or fat grafting to the breasts.
The cost of breast lift surgery can vary depending on the type of surgery, the facility your breast lift is performed at, and the complexity of the procedure. After your consultation with Dr. Adams, a detailed cost estimate will be provided, and payment methods, scheduling, and financing options are discussed. In general, price shopping for surgery isn’t recommended. It is best to choose a plastic surgeon that you are comfortable with, trust, and one that has the proper training from an accredited plastic surgery training program. Visit our Financing & Fees page to learn more.
How to Prepare for Breast Lift Surgery
Whether you’ve already scheduled your surgery with Center for Plastic Surgery, or you’re just looking to research how you’ll need to prepare for your mastopexy procedure: we want to make sure you’re fully comfortable with the process and what to expect.
Here are a variety of resources to support you as you prepare:
Where Your Journey Begins
All consultations, as well as pre- and post-operative appointments, take place at our practice: Center for Plastic Surgery & Medspa
3180 49th St. S, Fargo, ND
Open Monday–Thursday 9 AM–5 PM | Friday 9 AM–2 PM
This is where you’ll meet with Dr. Adams and our team to discuss your goals, review your options, and create a personalized treatment plan.
Where Surgery Happens
If surgery is part of your plan, your procedure will take place at our trusted surgical partner:
Center for Special Surgery
350 23rd Ave E, West Fargo, ND
You’ll receive all the details you need well ahead of your procedure day so you feel fully prepared and confident every step of the way.
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