(This post has been updated on 03/14/2025)
As time passes, factors like aging, gravity, pregnancy, and weight fluctuations can cause breasts to lose their firmness and begin to sag. A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to lift and reshape the breasts to restore a more youthful, natural contour—without increasing their size.
At Skin Works Medical Spa, while we do not perform surgical procedures, we work closely with Adonis Plastic Surgery, a neighboring plastic surgery clinic in Torrance staffed by board-certified surgeons. Through this partnership, we’re proud to guide patients toward trusted providers who offer high-quality, transformative care.
What a Breast Lift Can Do
A breast lift is ideal for patients who are happy with their breast size but want to improve position and firmness. Benefits include:
- ✅ Lifting sagging or drooping breasts
- ✅ Repositioning downward-facing nipples
- ✅ Improving breast shape and symmetry
- ✅ Reducing excess skin after weight loss or breastfeeding
How the Procedure Works
During a breast lift, the surgeon removes excess skin, reshapes breast tissue, and raises the nipples to a higher, more youthful position. In some cases, the areola may also be reduced in size for improved proportion. This procedure can be performed on its own or combined with a breast augmentation if more volume is desired.
Types of Breast Lifts
There are several techniques used depending on the amount of sagging (ptosis):
- Crescent or Mini Lift: For very mild sagging, with a small incision above the areola.
- Periareolar (Donut) Lift: Suitable for moderate sagging with a circular incision around the areola.
- Vertical (Lollipop) Lift: For more pronounced sagging, with incisions around the areola and down to the breast crease.
- Inverted-T (Anchor) Lift: Best for significant sagging, using incisions around the areola, vertically downward, and along the breast crease.
Breast Lift Recovery
Most patients return to light activity within 1 to 2 weeks, though full recovery may take several weeks. Supportive garments, rest, and post-operative care instructions are essential for healing and maintaining results.
Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Alternatives
While a surgical lift remains the gold standard for reshaping and lifting the breasts, some patients may benefit from non-surgical skin tightening options. At Skin Works Medical Spa, we offer treatments like Morpheus8 and other collagen-stimulating technologies for tightening mild to moderate loose skin on the body. While these are not substitutes for surgery, they may help in early stages or as a complement to a surgical plan.
Considering a Breast Lift in Torrance?
If you’re thinking about a breast lift, the first step is a professional consultation. At Skin Works, we’ll help assess your goals and refer you to Adonis Plastic Surgery if surgery is the best option. Our team can also answer your questions about surgical vs. non-surgical options so you can make an informed decision with clarity and confidence.
📲 Text us at (844) 759-6757 or click here to book a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon at Adonis.