Over time, similar to the rest of your body, the appearance of your breast may change. Pregnancy, breast feeding, weight fluctuations or weight gain, aging and gravity each contribute to the loss of youthful shape, firmness and skin elasticity. As the volume and fullness of the breast is lost, the nipple descends to the lower portion of the breast giving the breast a ptotic appearance. (The origin of the word ptosis is Greek and means falling or sagging of a body part; therefore, a ptotic breast has fallen or sagged.)

A breast lift is a procedure that, when skillfully performed, restructures the breast to an eloquent form. It is a highly individualized procedure achieved through a variety of incision patterns and techniques. The appropriate technique for you is determined by your breast size and shape, the position of your nipple and areola, the amount of breast ptosis and your skin quality and elasticity.

A breast lift is a procedure that, when skillfully performed, restructures the breast to an eloquent form. It is a highly individualized procedure achieved through a variety of incision patterns and techniques. The appropriate technique for you is determined by your breast size and shape, the position of your nipple and areola, the amount of breast ptosis and your skin quality and elasticity.

During your consultation, it is very important that you share with me your concerns regarding the appearance of your breasts. There are several different techniques used to perform a breast lift. It is my belief that a successful breast lift procedure should not rely solely on the removal of excess skin and lifting the nipple/areola to a higher position on the chest. This surgical approach fails to respect the compromised condition of the skin and remaining breast tissue. Specifically, the skin has thinned and lost its elasticity and the breast tissue is less dense and more deflated. If the operating surgeon does not recognize changes in the new quality of the tissue, a surgeon may use a technique that is not capable of correcting these issues.

When possible, I believe that it is important to remove breast tissue that is primarily responsible for a breast's ptotic appearance and then contour the remaining tissue into more firm, attractive breast. The overlying skin is carefully re-draped and the nipple and areola is positioned to a sensible location on the breast. It has been my experience that this technique is the best way to preserve the reconstructed breast form. I want to stabilize the shape of the remaining breast tissue and prevent it from settling into the lower part of the breast. This can make the breast appear "bottomed-out". The breast lacks proportion and symmetry with the nipple/areola, sitting too high on the chest.

You are welcome to contact my office and arrange a time for you and me to sit down and discuss your concerns and desires for improving your appearance. We have a gallery organized by procedures. Simply hover your mouse over the “Gallery” menu option and select the corresponding procedure. Review photographs and take notes if you like. You are welcome to contact my office with your questions. Erin or Jenae will gladly assist you in scheduling your complimentary consultation.