Breast Augmentation with Breast Lift
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, and aging can affect both breast volume and breast position. Some women notice that their breasts have lost fullness while also developing loose skin or sagging that breast implants alone may not adequately address.
A breast augmentation with breast lift, also known as augmentation mastopexy, combines breast implants with breast lifting and reshaping techniques. The procedure is designed to restore or enhance volume while addressing excess skin and repositioning the breast for a more balanced contour. Because every patient has a different combination of breast tissue, skin quality, nipple position, and aesthetic goals, the surgical plan should be individualized rather than based on a standard approach.
Breast Augmentation with Lift in San Antonio – Restoring Shape, Position & Volume
Patient Story:
This 24-year-old patient came to Dr. Albright after significant weight loss had changed the appearance of her breasts. She had lost breast volume and developed sagging, and her goal was to restore fullness and improve breast position while maintaining a natural-looking shape.
To address both concerns, Dr. Albright performed a breast augmentation with lift using 445cc Natrelle SoftTouch silicone implants. The implants were placed through a breast fold incision using a dual-plane approach, allowing the augmentation and lift to work together to restore volume and create a more balanced breast contour.
Her results are shown at 5 months post-operatively, demonstrating restored fullness and a lifted, natural-looking shape that complements her frame.
- Treatment: Breast augmentation with lift surgery
- Implant Size: 445 cc
- Implant Type: Natrelle silicone soft touch
- Implant Profile: Full profile
- Placement: Dual plane breast fold incision
- Gender: Female
- Age: 24
- Height: 5' 3"
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Cup Size: B cup to D cup
Patient Story:
This 26-year-old patient wanted to improve the shape and position of her breasts after having children. Changes following pregnancy, nursing, and weight loss had affected her breast contour, and she was looking for a fuller, more lifted appearance while maintaining balance with her natural proportions.
Dr. Albright performed a full breast lift with augmentation using 415cc Natrelle SoftTouch silicone implants. The implants were placed through a breast fold incision in a submuscular position, combining added volume with reshaping and lifting of the existing breast tissue.
Her results are shown at 5 months post-operatively, with improved breast position, restored fullness, and a more balanced overall contour.
- Treatment: Breast augmentation with lift surgery
- Implant Size: 415 cc
- Implant Type: Natrelle silicone soft touch
- Implant Profile: Full profile
- Placement: Submuscular breast fold incision
- Gender: Female
- Age: 26
- Height: 5' 7"
- Weight: 150 lbs
- Cup Size:
Patient Story:
This 29-year-old patient wanted to restore her breast and abdominal contours after having children. Pregnancy and breastfeeding had left her breasts with less volume and increased sagging, and she wanted a fuller, lifted shape with natural-looking proportions and improved cleavage.
Dr. Albright performed a breast augmentation with lift using 415cc SoftTouch silicone implants placed in a retropectoral position. As part of her overall body restoration, she also underwent a full abdominoplasty with muscle repair to address changes to her abdomen following pregnancy.
Her results are shown at 5 months post-operatively, demonstrating restored breast volume and position along with a more balanced overall body contour.
- Treatment: Breast augmentation with lift surgery
- Implant Size: 415 cc
- Implant Type: Silicone soft touch
- Implant Profile: Moderate high
- Placement: Submuscular breast fold incision
- Gender: Female
- Age: 29
- Height:
- Weight: 135 lbs
- Cup Size: B cup to C cup
Patient Story:
This 30-year-old mother wanted to restore the breast volume and shape she had lost following pregnancy and breastfeeding. She was looking for a fuller, more youthful breast contour with natural-looking proportions that would complement her frame and help her feel more confident in her clothes.
Dr. Albright performed a breast augmentation with lift using 385cc SoftTouch implants placed through a breast fold incision using a dual-plane approach. Internal breast support was also incorporated to help support and shape the breasts.
By combining augmentation with a breast lift and internal support, Dr. Albright was able to restore lost volume while improving breast shape and position, creating a fuller, more balanced result that remained natural to her frame. These results are shown at 6 months post-operatively.
- Treatment: Breast augmentation with lift surgery
- Implant Size: 385cc
- Implant Type: Natrelle silicone soft touch
- Implant Profile: Full profile
- Placement: Dual plane breast fold incision
- Gender: Female
- Age: 30
- Height: 5' 4"
- Weight: 145 lbs
- Cup Size: B cup to D cup
When breast position and volume have both changed, combining a breast lift with implants can address both concerns in one personalized surgical plan.
Breast augmentation with lift, also known as augmentation mastopexy, combines breast implants with breast lifting and reshaping techniques to address both breast volume and breast position.
The breast augmentation portion of the procedure uses an implant to add or restore volume, while the breast lift addresses stretched skin and sagging by reshaping the breast and repositioning the nipple and areola when appropriate.
Women may consider this combined approach after pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight loss, aging, or other changes that have affected both breast fullness and skin support. Some patients may also have naturally lower breast position while wanting additional volume.
For women addressing multiple changes after pregnancy, breast augmentation with lift may also be combined with other procedures as part of a Mommy Makeover.
Because adding volume and reshaping the breast affect the tissues in different ways, careful surgical planning is important. Dr. Albright evaluates factors such as existing breast tissue, skin quality and elasticity, nipple position, degree of sagging, chest dimensions, asymmetry, and desired breast size and shape when developing an individualized surgical plan.
Not every patient who wants more breast volume needs a breast lift, and not every patient with breast sagging needs an implant. For some women, augmentation alone or a breast lift alone may be more appropriate. When both additional volume and correction of sagging are desired, a combined augmentation mastopexy may be considered. Dr. Albright can help determine which approach best matches your anatomy, concerns, and goals during your consultation.
Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation with Lift
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation primarily adds volume using breast implants. It may be appropriate for patients who want greater fullness or projection but have little or no significant breast sagging.
An implant can create some change in breast shape, but it does not replace a breast lift when excess skin and significant ptosis are present.
Breast Lift
A breast lift reshapes and elevates the breast by removing excess skin and repositioning the breast tissue. It can improve breast position and address sagging, but it does not provide the same increase in volume that an implant can.
A lift alone may be appropriate for patients who are satisfied with their existing breast volume but want to improve breast shape and position.
Breast Augmentation with Breast Lift
When a patient wants additional or restored volume and has enough skin laxity or breast sagging to require reshaping, combining augmentation with a lift may be considered.
The decision is based on breast anatomy rather than a single measurement or at-home test. Dr. William Albright evaluates breast tissue, skin quality, nipple position, asymmetry, chest dimensions, and your goals to determine which approach may be appropriate.
Watch Dr. Albright explain the differences between breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast augmentation with lift:
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When planning breast augmentation with a lift, several factors must be considered together to create an approach that fits your anatomy and goals:
Choosing an implant for augmentation mastopexy involves more than selecting a cup size or implant volume. Implant width, profile, volume, breast tissue, chest dimensions, skin quality, and the amount of lifting required all influence the result.
A larger implant does not necessarily create a better lift. In fact, implant selection must be considered together with the amount of skin being removed and the support available from the patient’s tissues.
Dr. Albright discusses implant options based on your anatomy and the type of breast shape and fullness you would like to achieve.
The incision pattern used for a breast lift depends primarily on the amount of excess skin, breast shape, nipple position, and degree of correction required.
Depending on the patient, lift patterns may involve an incision around the areola, an incision around the areola with a vertical incision toward the breast fold, or an anchor-shaped pattern that also extends along the breast crease.
Breast lift scars are permanent, although they typically change and fade as they mature. The appropriate incision pattern is selected based on the correction needed rather than simply choosing the shortest possible scar.
Breast implants can be positioned using different pocket techniques depending on the patient’s anatomy, breast tissue, implant characteristics, and surgical plan.
In augmentation mastopexy, implant placement must be considered together with the lift because both procedures affect the shape and support of the breast. The appropriate approach is determined individually rather than using the same implant position for every patient.
During your consultation, Dr. Albright will explain the recommended implant position and how it relates to your breast tissue, lift technique, and desired result.
Breast augmentation and breast lift can sometimes be performed during the same operation. This allows both breast volume and position to be addressed within a single surgical plan.
However, combining the procedures also increases surgical complexity because the breast is being enlarged while the skin and tissues are simultaneously being reshaped. For selected patients, performing the lift and augmentation in separate stages may provide a more appropriate approach.
Whether the procedures should be combined or staged depends on factors such as breast anatomy, tissue quality, the degree of sagging, implant goals, previous surgery, and overall surgical considerations. Dr. Albright can discuss the advantages and tradeoffs of each approach during your consultation.
Frequently asked questions about breast augmentation with lift
Breast augmentation with a lift creates permanent scars, but their location and extent depend on the amount of lifting needed and the surgical technique used.
Depending on your anatomy, incisions may be placed around the areola, vertically from the areola to the breast fold, or in an anchor-shaped pattern that also extends along the breast crease. An additional incision may be used for implant placement.
Scars typically become less noticeable as they mature over several months to a year or longer, although they do not disappear completely.
Dr. Albright will explain the recommended incision pattern and expected scarring based on your breast anatomy and surgical goals.
Yes. Breast augmentation with a lift can cause temporary or permanent changes in nipple and breast sensation. Some patients experience reduced sensitivity, while others notice increased sensitivity during healing.
The likelihood and extent of these changes depend on the surgical technique, the amount of tissue repositioning, and individual healing. In rare cases, complications affecting blood supply to the nipple or surrounding tissue can also occur.
Dr. Albright will explain the potential risks associated with your recommended procedure and discuss how they may apply to your individual circumstances.
Breast augmentation with a lift combines two procedures and carries risks associated with both breast implants and breast lifting.
Potential complications include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, unfavorable scarring, changes in nipple sensation, breast asymmetry, implant malposition, capsular contracture, and implant rupture. Some patients may require additional surgery to address complications or changes in breast shape.
Combining augmentation and lifting increases surgical complexity, and performing the procedures in separate stages may be more appropriate for certain patients.
Dr. Albright will evaluate your anatomy, health, and surgical goals to determine whether a combined or staged approach is appropriate and explain the risks of your recommended treatment plan.
Choosing the right implant size involves more than selecting a desired cup size. Dr. Albright considers your chest dimensions, existing breast tissue, skin elasticity, degree of sagging, and the amount of lifting required.
Implant width, volume, and profile must work together with the breast lift technique to create a balanced result. Larger implants are not always better, as they can place additional demands on the surrounding tissues.
During your consultation, Dr. Albright will discuss your aesthetic goals, evaluate your anatomy, and recommend implant options that complement your breast shape and the planned lift.
The right procedure depends on whether your main concern is breast volume, breast position, or both.
Breast augmentation primarily adds volume and may be appropriate if you want fuller breasts without significant sagging. A breast lift reshapes and elevates existing tissue and may be suitable if you are satisfied with your breast size but want to improve its position.
If you have both volume loss and breast sagging, combining augmentation with a lift may be an option.
Dr. Albright evaluates your breast tissue, skin elasticity, nipple position, and goals to determine which approach is most appropriate for your anatomy.
Yes. Breast augmentation with a lift may be appropriate after significant weight loss, including bariatric surgery, when the breasts have lost volume and developed excess skin or sagging.
The best approach depends on your weight stability, overall health, nutritional status, skin quality, and the amount of correction needed. Some patients may benefit from a combined procedure, while others may achieve a safer or more predictable result with staged surgery.
Patients with substantial excess skin around the sides of the chest may also need additional contouring procedures.
Dr. Albright will evaluate your anatomy and recovery needs to develop a surgical plan that fits your goals.
Recovery after breast augmentation with a lift varies depending on the extent of the breast lift, implant placement, individual healing, and whether other procedures are performed at the same time.
Swelling, bruising, tightness, and temporary changes in breast shape are common during the early stages of healing. A supportive surgical bra or other postoperative garment may be recommended, and activity restrictions will depend on your specific procedure and recovery progress.
Breast shape continues to change as swelling decreases, the implants and tissues settle, and the incisions mature. Because healing occurs gradually, the appearance of the breasts early in recovery should not be considered the final result.
Dr. Albright will provide individualized instructions regarding incision care, medications, supportive garments, activity, exercise, and follow-up appointments based on your surgical plan.
Breast augmentation with lift can create long-lasting changes in breast shape, position, and volume, but the breasts will continue to change naturally over time. Aging, gravity, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, skin elasticity, and changes in breast tissue can all affect the appearance of the breasts after surgery.
Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, and some patients may require additional surgery in the future because of implant-related changes, changes in breast tissue or position, or personal preferences.
Maintaining a relatively stable weight and following your surgeon’s recommendations can help support your results over time. Dr. Albright can also discuss appropriate long-term follow-up and implant monitoring based on the type of implant used.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change breast volume, skin elasticity, and breast position, even after breast augmentation with a lift. These changes do not occur the same way for every patient, but they may affect the appearance of the breasts and the results of previous surgery.
For patients who are planning a pregnancy in the near future, it may be appropriate to discuss the timing of surgery with Dr. Albright. Breast surgery may also affect breastfeeding differently depending on the surgical technique, individual anatomy, and other factors, so future breastfeeding goals should be discussed during your consultation.
The cost of breast augmentation with a lift at Alamo Plastic Surgery depends on the implant selection, breast lift technique, surgical complexity, and individual treatment plan.
Your personalized estimate will account for the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, facility costs, and breast implants, along with any additional procedures or services that may be needed.
During your consultation, Dr. Albright and his team can explain the expected costs and available financing options.
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