Name: Breast Lift
Brand: Marina Plastic Surgery

Better Shape, Better Position

Most patients who search for breast augmentation with lift in Los Angeles already know the problem. Their breasts look lower, flatter, or emptier than they used to, and a larger implant alone won’t fix it. Pregnancy, weight loss, and time are the main culprits.

Patients come to Marina Plastic Surgery for this procedure when the issue is shape and position, not just size. With offices in Brentwood and Pasadena, we help women who want fuller breasts and a higher breast position that fits their frame without looking forced.

What is Breast Augmentation with Lift?

Breast augmentation with lift, also called augmentation-mastopexy, combines breast implants with a breast lift in one operation. The lift removes excess skin, reshapes the breast, and raises the nipple. The implants restore lost volume and rebuild fullness that stretched tissue can no longer hold on its own.

This is the operation patients ask about when the breasts feel deflated, sit lower on the chest, or have changed after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations. A lift can raise the breast. An implant can add size. When the nipple is low and the upper breast is empty, the combination usually makes more sense.

At a Glance

Best for: Sagging breasts, lost breast volume, stretched skin, low nipple position, breast asymmetry, deflated breasts
Treatment type: Outpatient breast surgery using a combined breast lift and implant approach under general anesthesia
Downtime: Around 10 to 14 days before most patients feel comfortable socially; swelling lasts longer
Pain level: Moderate tightness, soreness, and pressure during the first week
Treatment length: Several hours, depending on implant placement, lift pattern, and asymmetry correction
When results appear: The new shape is visible right away, but the breasts sit high and firm early on
How long results last: Long-lasting, though aging, pregnancy, skin quality, and weight fluctuations still affect the result
Cost note: Pricing changes with implant type, lift complexity, operating-room time, and any combined procedures

What concerns does Breast Augmentation with Lift treat?

Breast augmentation with lift treats breasts that have lost shape, position, or fullness. Size is only part of the issue. The real question is how the breast sits on the chest, where the nipple falls, and whether the tissue still supports the shape.

It can address:

Sagging breasts after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
Lost breast volume in the upper breast
Deflated breasts that feel empty in a bra or swimsuit
Low-hanging breasts with a breast crease that sits higher than the fullest part of the breast
Low nipple position or downward-pointing nipples
Breast asymmetry in shape, height, or breast size
Excess skin after weight fluctuations
Flattened breast appearance, even when natural breast tissue is still present
Stretching of the surrounding tissue that makes implants alone look unfinished

What are the benefits of Breast Augmentation with Lift?

This breast augmentation procedure solves two separate problems in one surgery. The lift reshapes the breast mound and removes excess skin. The implant restores fullness that skin tightening alone cannot create.

Benefits may include:

Fuller upper-pole volume
Better breast shape and higher nipple position
Correction of sagging with more support at the breast crease
Improved symmetry between the breasts
More implant options for patients with mild to moderate tissue laxity
Better chest proportion after pregnancy or weight loss
Natural-looking results when the implant size and lift design actually fit the tissue
One recovery period instead of staging augmentation and lift separately

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Who is a good candidate for Breast Augmentation with Lift?

A good candidate wants fuller breasts and also needs a lift. The stronger candidates usually have stable weight, realistic expectations, and enough skin laxity or lost volume that a single surgery can make a clear structural difference.

You may be a good candidate if…

Your breasts have dropped lower on your chest
You have lost volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
Your nipples sit low or point downward
Your breasts feel empty at the top
You want a breast lift and breast implants in the same procedure
Your medical history supports elective surgery
Your weight is stable
You want more projection without pushing the breast past what the tissue can support

Breast Augmentation with Lift may not be the right fit if…

You only want a size change, and your nipple position is still good
You want a lift but do not want implants, and still have enough natural breast tissue for reshaping
You have uncontrolled underlying health conditions that make healing less predictable
You are planning a near-term pregnancy or major weight change
You want very large implants despite thin skin quality or weak tissue support
You are not prepared for the scar tradeoff that comes with lifting the breast

How should I prepare for Breast Augmentation with Lift?

Schedule a full breast augmentation consultation. Implant size, implant placement, nipple position, breast tissue quality, and lift design need to be assessed in person.
Review your medical history carefully. Current medications, past breast surgery, pregnancy history, and breastfeeding plans all matter.
Complete any requested imaging or testing. Some patients need mammography or medical clearance before breast surgery.
Stop nicotine use. Blood supply matters in mastopexy, especially around the nipple and incision lines.
Pause medications and supplements as instructed. Blood thinners and certain supplements usually need to be stopped.
Arrange help for the first few days. Arm motion, lifting, and basic routines are more limited than many patients expect.
Prepare your recovery space. Front-close clothing, extra pillows, hydration, and easy meals help.
Plan time away from work and workouts. Social recovery and physical recovery are two different clocks.

How is Breast Augmentation with Lift performed?

Breast augmentation with lift is more demanding than standard breast augmentation because the surgeon is managing skin, implant weight, natural breast tissue, nipple position, and scar placement at the same time. If one part of that plan is off, it shows.

Overview

The surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia in an outpatient surgery center. At Marina Plastic Surgery, procedures are performed in an AAAASF-accredited surgery center.

Implant choices

Choosing the right breast implants can significantly impact both appearance and comfort. Saline breast implants are filled with a saltwater solution, while silicone breast implants contain a softer silicone gel, which many people prefer because it feels more natural.

Some patients may also consider "gummy bear" implants, which are a type of silicone implant known for their firmness and shape retention. When deciding on implants, important factors to consider include the thickness of your skin, your desired size, the likelihood of visible ripples, and how much weight your skin can support as time goes on.

Step by step

Mark the breast before surgery. The lift pattern is planned while you are upright so the breast crease, nipple height, asymmetries, and skin excess can be mapped accurately.
Create the surgical incisions. Depending on the amount of sagging, this may involve a donut lift, lollipop lift, or anchor lift. Mild sagging may allow a shorter scar. Heavier breasts and more loose skin usually need more control.
Place the implant. Breast implant options may include saline implants or silicone implants, including silicone gel implants.
Choose the pocket and implant placement. The implant may sit above or below the chest muscle, depending on tissue thickness, desired look, and the condition of the natural breast tissue.
Reshape the breast. Excess skin is removed, the breast mound is tightened, and the nipple-areola complex is repositioned. This is the part patients tend to underestimate. A good implant can still look wrong if the lift is careless.
Close and support the breast. Dressings and a surgical bra help protect the repair during early healing.

Recovery after Breast Augmentation with Lift

Recovery includes swelling, tightness, incision care, and a phase where the breasts look higher, firmer, and less settled than they will later. Early results can look a little too upright. That’s normal.

Social downtime

Most patients want 10 to 14 days before restaurants, meetings, or seeing people who do not already know they had surgery. In clothes, you may look fine sooner. Out of clothes, the breasts still look very much like they are healing.

Physical downtime

You will need to avoid heavy lifting, upper-body strain, and aggressive exercise early on. Reaching overhead feels tight. Sleeping flat is often uncomfortable at first. The chest can feel heavy, compressed, and strangely firm during the first week.

Recovery timeline

First 72 hours: Tightness, swelling, fatigue, and pressure are strongest here
Week 1: Breasts sit high, incisions feel tender, arm motion is limited
Week 2: Many patients are presentable in clothing, though swelling remains obvious without support
Weeks 3 to 6: Shape begins to soften and most restrictions start easing gradually
After a few months: Implant settling and scar maturation are easier to judge

Provider aftercare tips

Support garments matter. So does restraint. Patients tend to do better when they do not chase symmetry too early, panic over temporary swelling, or test the repair before the tissue is ready.

When will I see results from Breast Augmentation with Lift?

You will see a new breast shape immediately. You will not see the final result immediately.

Early on, the breasts can look high, round, swollen, and slightly too firm. That awkward phase is part of the process. The implant needs time to settle. The lift needs time to relax. A breast that looks too full up top at two weeks may look completely appropriate a few months later.

Stage	What to Expect
First week	Fuller breasts, visible lift, swelling, tightness, high implant position
2 to 6 weeks	Swelling starts to drop, lower-pole shape develops, breasts begin to settle
2 to 3 months	Better softness, more natural drape, improved symmetry
Several months and beyond	Scars mature, implants settle further, breast appearance looks more natural

How long do results last?

Breast augmentation with lift is long-lasting, but it does not freeze the chest in place. Skin quality, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, breastfeeding, implant type, and implant size all affect longevity.

Breast implants are durable medical devices, but they are not lifetime devices. Rupture, implant ruptures, capsular contracture, and future revision all belong in the long-term conversation. A heavier implant also places more strain on the lift repair. That part tends to matter more years later than it does on surgery day.

Scars after Breast Augmentation with Lift

Scar questions come up in every breast augmentation consultation because lift scars are the tradeoff for moving the breast higher on the chest. There isn’t a shortcut around that.

The incision pattern depends on how much lift is required:

Donut lift: Around the areola only, used in select mild cases
Lollipop lift: Around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease
Anchor lift: Around the areola, vertically down, and along the breast crease for heavier lifting needs

Visible scarring is real, especially early on. Most scars improve over time, flatten, and fade, but they do not disappear. Skin tone, tension, healing, and scar care all play a part.

Breast Augmentation with Lift vs. other options

Some patients need both volume and lift. Others need one correction more than the other. The treatment plan has to be built from the actual breast, not from a trend or a wish list.

Procedure	Best For	Limits
Breast Augmentation Alone	Patients who want more fullness with good nipple position	Does not fix meaningful sagging breasts or excess skin
Breast Lift Alone	Patients who want breasts higher on the chest and have enough natural breast tissue	Will not restore lost upper-pole fullness the way breast implants can
Breast Augmentation with Lift	Patients with lost volume plus sagging	More complex surgery, more scars, more planning
Breast Reduction	Patients bothered by heaviness, symptoms, and excess tissue	Reduces breast size instead of adding fullness
Fat transfer / fat grafting	Select patients wanting modest volume without implants	Limited size increase and depends on available excess fat

Some patients asking about breast implants or breast lift are actually better candidates for breast reduction. Others may do well with fat transfer for a subtle change, though fat grafting does not replace the structural effect of implants when fuller projection is the goal.

Can Breast Augmentation with Lift be combined with other treatments?

Yes. This procedure is often combined with other body procedures when timing, safety, and recovery allow it.

Common combinations include:

Tummy tuck as part of a mommy makeover
Liposuction for waist or trunk contouring
Fat transfer in select body contouring plans
Breast implant revision when replacing or correcting older implants
Breast asymmetry correction when one side needs a different implant size or a different lift pattern

Combination surgery can make sense after pregnancy or weight loss, but the plan still has to stay disciplined. More operating time is not automatically better care.

Why choose Marina Plastic Surgery for Breast Augmentation with Lift?

Breast surgery is one of Dr. Justin Perez’s core practice areas, alongside complex breast and body procedures, and Marina Plastic Surgery serves patients from Los Angeles, Pasadena, and well beyond Southern California. The practice has offices in Brentwood and Pasadena, an existing breast lift with augmentation gallery, and an AAAASF-accredited surgery center.

What matters here is judgment. Breast augmentation with lift is where overcorrection shows fast. The implant size has to respect the tissue. The lift has to respect the blood supply. The scar pattern has to match the amount of sagging. A patient who needs an anchor lift should not be sold a shortcut.

Schedule Your Consultation

To learn whether breast augmentation with lift in Los Angeles is the right plan for you, schedule a consultation with Marina Plastic Surgery.

Brentwood / Los Angeles: 310-827-4154
Pasadena: 626-320-1013
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Breast Augmentation with LiftFrequently Asked Questions

How much does Breast Augmentation with Lift cost in Los Angeles?

Cost depends on implant type, implant size, lift pattern, operating-room time, anesthesia, and whether other procedures are added. A patient needing an anchor lift and silicone gel implants will not be priced the same as someone needing a smaller implant and a shorter lift pattern.

Will I need silicone implants or saline implants?

That depends on your tissue thickness, your breast implant options, and the look you want. Silicone breast implants are often chosen for a softer feel. Saline implants remain a solid option for some patients. The better choice is usually the one your tissue can support without making the result look forced.

Can a breast lift increase breast size on its own?

No. A breast lift changes position and shape by removing excess skin and tightening surrounding tissue, but it does not meaningfully increase breast size. If you want more fullness, breast implants or fat transfer need to be part of the plan.

Will I lose nipple sensation or breast sensation?

Changes in nipple sensation and breast sensation can happen after breast surgery. They are often temporary, but permanent changes are possible. The degree of lift, how far the nipple has to move, and the surgical incisions all affect that risk.

Can I still breastfeed after breast augmentation with a lift?

Some patients can still breastfeed after surgery, but it cannot be guaranteed. Future pregnancy can also affect breast shape and size after a good result. That is one reason timing matters if you are planning more children.

What are the main risks of this surgery?

Risks include bleeding, infection, wound-healing problems, asymmetry, visible scarring, implant ruptures, capsular contracture, changes in sensation, and the need for future revision. The lift adds another layer of healing because the skin envelope and nipple position are being changed at the same time.

Is breast augmentation with lift common after weight loss?

Yes. Weight loss often reduces breast tissue and leaves behind loose skin. That combination is exactly why many women seek a breast lift with implants instead of augmentation alone.

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