Breast Lift (Mastopexy) NYC, Greenwich, & Westchester County

Name: Breast Lift
Brand: Dr. Tommaso Addona
Rating: 4.9 (225 reviews)

Breast sagging is a natural result of pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, and aging, and it often cannot be corrected through implants or volume alone.

Lift What Time Has Lowered

A breast lift addresses something different from what an implant can, restoring position and shape to breasts that have lost their youthful contour rather than their volume. Dr. Tommaso Addona approaches each lift individually, selecting the technique and incision pattern that best matches a patient's degree of sagging, skin quality, and desired outcome. Discuss with Dr. Addona which breast lift technique is best suited to restoring your natural shape and position.

What Is a Breast Lift?

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that raises and reshapes breasts that have begun to sag, repositioning the nipple and areola to a more youthful height and removing excess skin to restore a firmer contour. Unlike breast augmentation, a lift does not add volume, though the two are often performed together.

Dr. Addona selects from several incision patterns, ranging from a limited incision around the areola for mild sagging to a more extensive anchor-shaped incision for more significant correction, based on each patient's specific anatomy.

The goal is always the least invasive technique capable of achieving a stable, long-lasting result. For patients who also desire additional fullness, mastopexy in NYC can be combined with implants or, for those seeking a more natural option, with autologous fat transfer.

Benefits of a Breast Lift

A breast lift can meaningfully restore a more youthful breast contour, offering benefits such as:

Improved breast position and firmness
Correction of nipple and areola position
Removal of excess, loose skin
A more youthful silhouette in and out of clothing
Long-lasting results with proper skin care and support
The option to combine with implants or fat transfer for added volume

Are You a Candidate for a Breast Lift?

Ideal candidates are healthy adults bothered by sagging breasts, a lowered nipple position, or a loss of firmness following pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, or aging. Candidates should have realistic expectations about the degree of correction achievable through skin and tissue repositioning alone.

During your consultation for a breast lift in NYC, Greenwich, & Westchester County with Dr. Addona, he will evaluate the degree of sagging present, along with breast volume and skin quality, to determine the most appropriate incision technique. Patients who have lost significant volume in addition to experiencing sagging are often good candidates for combining a lift with implants or fat transfer.

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What to Expect During Your Breast Lift Procedure

Every breast lift begins with a thorough consultation, during which Dr. Addona personally assesses your breast anatomy and discusses the incision approach best suited to your degree of sagging.

The Procedure

Breast lift surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia and usually takes two to three hours, depending on the extent of correction needed. Dr. Addona repositions the nipple and areola, removes excess skin, and reshapes the remaining breast tissue to restore a firmer, more youthful contour. When combined with implants or fat transfer, additional volume is added during the same procedure to achieve both improved position and fullness.

After Surgery

Most patients return home the same day. Dr. Addona remains personally accessible throughout recovery, monitoring healing directly and communicating with patients himself rather than through the broader care team.

I saw Dr. Addona tonight for a consultation on reconstruction after a double mastectomy. He was very nice and kind. He listened to me and my needs. He gave me options. He was very professional and took my needs and wants into consideration. I'm definitely going to use him as my doctor. Everyone I came in contact with at the office was very helpful and professional. Thank you, everyone for making my visit a very good experience.

Lori Milito

Recovery & Results After Your Breast Lift

Recovery from a breast lift generally follows a fairly predictable path, though the exact timeline depends on the extent of the procedure.

The First Two Weeks

Swelling, bruising, and tightness are common initially. Most patients feel comfortable resuming light activities within one to two weeks, with strenuous activity restricted for a longer period.

The Following Weeks

Swelling continues to resolve gradually over the following several weeks, allowing scars to begin fading and the final breast shape to become more apparent.

Long-Term Results

Final results are typically clear within a few months, once swelling has fully resolved. With proper skin care and support, results tend to remain stable for many years, though continued natural aging will still occur over time.

Why Choose Dr. Addona?

Selecting the least invasive incision capable of achieving a stable, lasting result requires the kind of detailed anatomical judgment Dr. Addona has developed extensively through complex reconstructive breast surgery. He personally evaluates and performs every breast lift, tailoring the technique to each patient rather than applying a single standard approach regardless of anatomy.

Breast Lift Frequently Asked Questions

Will a breast lift make my breasts smaller?

Not necessarily. A lift primarily repositions the breast and removes excess skin rather than reducing significant volume, though some minor volume change may occur depending on the amount of tissue involved.

How long do breast lift results typically last?

Results are generally long-lasting, particularly with proper skin care and supportive garments, though continued aging, pregnancy, or significant weight changes can affect the breast shape over time.

Is a breast lift painful?

Most patients describe tightness and soreness rather than significant pain, both of which are well managed with the recovery guidance Dr. Addona provides.

Will I have visible scarring after a breast lift?

Scarring depends on the incision pattern used, ranging from a small scar around the areola for minor lifts to more extensive scarring for significant correction, all of which typically fade considerably over time.

Can a breast lift be combined with implants?

Yes. Many patients combine a lift with implants or fat transfer in the same procedure to restore both position and volume simultaneously.

Will a breast lift affect my ability to breastfeed in the future?

Most patients retain breastfeeding ability after a lift, though this can depend on the specific technique used, which will be discussed thoroughly during your consultation.