Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight changes can leave the breasts flatter and lower than before, making a mommy makeover an ideal time to restore a lifted, youthful shape. At AdmireMD® Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic in Scottsdale, board-certified plastic surgeon Anthony A. Admire, MD, FACS, brings more than 15 years of experience, repeated PHOENIX magazine “Top Doc” honors, and a national reputation for natural, proportionate results. Let’s explore how a breast lift compares with combining a lift and implants as part of a customized mommy makeover.
What a Breast Lift Addresses in a Mommy Makeover
A breast lift, or mastopexy, reshapes and repositions existing breast tissue to create a perkier, more youthful contour. During surgery, excess skin is removed, the breast tissue is tightened and elevated, and the nipple and areola can be placed higher on the chest for a more balanced look.
In the setting of a mommy makeover, a breast lift is especially helpful if your primary concern is sagging, deflated upper fullness, or nipples that point downward. The goal is to restore a more youthful shape by utilizing the volume you already have, so that your breasts sit higher, feel firmer, and complement the rest of your body contour.
When a Breast Lift Alone Is the Right Choice
A breast lift on its own can be ideal if you are happy with your current breast volume but want a more lifted, supported shape. You may be well-suited to a lift alone if:
- Your breasts sit lower on the chest, nipples point downward, or one breast hangs lower than the other
- You feel that your bra cups fill adequately when you are lifted in a supportive bra, and you do not wish to be noticeably larger
- You prefer to avoid implants, want a shorter procedure list during your mommy makeover, or simply like the idea of maintaining your own natural tissue
In these cases, a mastopexy can restore projection and improve cleavage while preserving the proportions you already like.
When to Combine a Lift With Implants
For some mommy makeover patients, sagging is only part of the story. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations can also reduce volume, especially in the upper portion of the breast, which can leave the chest looking flatter even after tissue is lifted.
You may benefit from adding implants if:
- You want rounder, fuller upper poles or more pronounced cleavage than a lift alone can provide
- You would like to be clearly larger in or out of clothing rather than restored to your pre-pregnancy size
- You have a significant asymmetry in size or shape that would be better balanced with implant customization
In a combined breast lift with implants, Dr. Admire reshapes and elevates the breast while also placing saline or silicone implants to restore volume. This approach can be potent when you are pairing breast surgery with a tummy tuck in a comprehensive mommy makeover.
How Dr. Admire Tailors Your Plan
With more than 15 years of specialized experience, Dr. Anthony A. Admire designs each mommy makeover by studying how your tissues support volume, where projection is lost, and how breast shape will age over time. His approach blends anatomical precision with aesthetic judgment, ensuring your plan creates balanced, natural contours that complement the rest of your surgical results.
Plan Your Mommy Makeover With AdmireMD®
A successful mommy makeover depends on choosing the right approach for your breast shape, volume needs, and long-term proportions, which is why Dr. Admire applies his board-certified expertise and recognized surgical judgment to guide you through selecting a breast lift, a lift with implants, or a combination of both. Schedule your consultation with AdmireMD® Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic today to explore your options and move confidently toward your post-pregnancy transformation.