Breast reduction and lift

A breast reduction automatically results in a breast lift, as the nipple / areola complex is moved upward to a new position on the chest.  You should spend some time looking at reduction photos, lift photos, and augmentation photos.  You will note that the upper pole of the breast is relatively... more

Yes, a breast reduction will elevate your areola and redrape your skin envelope resulting in a rejunevated and "lifted" look. Great operation in the right patient with the right surgeon! Good luck! Dr. C

Almost all breast reduction techniques involve elevation of the nipple-arolelar complex resulting in a breast lift. The one exception is a reduction performed by liposuction alone which may well lead to increased sagging.

Most breast reduction techniques involve not only removing breast tissue but also repositioning the nipple to a more aesthetic (and higher) location.  If you are having reduction by Liposuction only then the position of the nipple will not improve, but may actually be worse.  Discuss it with your... more

Many patients are confused by the terms breast lift and breast reduction and think that they are mutually exclusive. This is not true. A  breast reduction makes the breast smaller and repositions the breast up on the chest wall.  A breast lift does not involve the removal of any breast tissue so the... more

Thanks for your question - Breast reductions (with the exception of breast reductions done through liposuction which are very rarely performed) include a breast lift.  Techniques including the Wise pattern breast reduction (the anchor scar) and vertical scar (lollipop) techniques can all be very effective... more

Breast lift is an integral part of standard breast reductions.  The breast tissue is reshaped and lifted after removal of breast tissue.  It is also possible to do a breast reduction with liposuction alone but few patients are ideal candidates.  Breast lift without reduction or with augmentation... more

Most breast reductions will lift the breasts as well. There are rare instances when a breast reduction will be performed with liposcuction alone. Liposuction would rarely 'lift' the breast unless there is fantastic elasticity. Many breast reduction techniques will utilize the same incisions used for a breast... more

Breast reduction is a breast lift + removal of breast tissue. That is why insurance companies place a minimum amount to be removed during a breast reduction before they cover the cost of the surgery. They say that if only a minimal amount is removed, then you are having only a breast lift. So, the great thing... more

The bonus of a breast reduction is that you also get a breast lift.  Two for the price of one!  There are some surgeons that will exclusively liposuction the breast to reduce their volume, but this does not usually lift the nipple or breast significantly.