Breast Lift Dallas, Texas

What is Breast Lift Surgery?

A breast lift elevates and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening surrounding tissue. This procedure helps create a youthful contour and can reposition the nipples as needed. The procedure is not designed to change the size of the breasts but simply to lift and reshape them and has a 93% worth it rating on RealSelf.

Most women that desire to undergo breast lift surgery have experienced significant sagging or stretching in their breasts. This tends to be the result of pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight loss, heredity reasons, or can occur naturally over time as we age and because of gravity.

Other women have concerns regarding the position of their nipples as they feel they are extremely low down on their breasts or point downwards. Another reason some patients wish to undergo a breast lift procedure is due to the fact their breasts have sagged asymmetrically and a breast lift can even out the height and position of the breasts.

Am I a Suitable Candidate for a Breast Lift?

Good candidates for a breast lift in Dallas will be those who are insecure over their breast positioning or have any of the concerns stated above. In addition, the American Society of Plastic Surgery state that suitable candidates tend to be those who:

• Are physically healthy
• Do not smoke
• Have realistic expectations
• Are a stable weight

You will not be a good candidate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

What are the Different Types of Breast Lift?

There are different types of breast lift procedures and Dr. Liland will help recommend the most suitable for your specific needs. The various types of breast lift procedures include:

Crescent Lift – A crescent lift is performed when there is minimal sagging of the breasts. This procedure results in very minimal scarring and is often performed alongside breast augmentation surgery.

Donut Lift – A donut lift is similar to a crescent lift as it is performed when there is minimal sagging and tends to be done alongside augmentation. The difference is it can also reduce the size of the areola.

Vertical/ Lollipop Lift – A vertical, or lollipop, lift reshapes the entire breast and removes any excess skin so is ideal for patients who have significant sagging. The incisions made for this procedure are more extensive as they are in the shape of a lollipop. A circular incision is made around the areola and a straight line directly downwards to the bottom of each breast is made.

Anchor Lift – An anchor lift is performed when there is a large extent of sagging and excess skin, so results in more significant scarring as the incision lines are in the shape of an anchor.  A circular incision is made around the areola followed by a straight line down the breast, then a horizontal line at the bottom of each breast. This type of breast lift is often performed alongside a breast reduction.

For more information on the scarring from these various techniques and tips for reducing these scars, you can view our blog ‘Everything You Need To Know About Breast Lift Scars‘.

What Procedures can be Combined with a Breast Lift?

Whichever procedure this surgery is combined with will likely impact the type of breast lift procedure that is recommended. The procedures that our Dallas breast lift patients tend to combine with their procedure include a variety of other breast procedures such as:

Breast Implants – A breast lift does not increase the size of the breasts, it simply lifts and reshapes the breast tissue. If you have concerns regarding both lifting and enhancing your breasts, then a combination of a breast lift and breast implants can be used to achieve the best results.

Breast Reduction – For some women, their breasts have sagged due to the extensive amount of weight from their breasts. Having a Breast Reduction Procedure alongside a breast lift will reduce the size of the breasts and lift them so they are smaller, less heavy, and their position is raised.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation – This procedure can be performed alongside a breast lift to add volume to the breasts as well as lift them. The fat is taken through liposuction from chosen areas of the body and then inserted into the breasts to enhance their size.

Mommy Makeover – A breast lift is often performed as part of a Mommy Makeover Procedure, which typically includes undergoing one of our Breast Surgeries, a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction.