Breasts change over time, and for many women those changes show up before any other sign of aging. Pregnancy and nursing stretch the skin and shift volume. Weight that comes and goes does the same. Add in gravity and genetics and the result is often breasts that sit lower, look flatter on top or have nipples that point downward. None of this is unusual, but it can leave a woman feeling less like herself in a swimsuit, a fitted top or her own mirror.
A breast lift addresses that sagging directly. Dr. Eric Desman brings more than 25 years of plastic surgery experience to every breast lift he performs, helping women across Northern Virginia get back a firmer and more youthful shape that still looks natural.
What a Breast Lift Actually Does
The medical term is mastopexy. During the procedure, excess stretched skin is removed and the breast tissue is reshaped so it sits higher on the chest. The nipple and areola are moved up to a more natural position, and areolas that have stretched over the years can be made smaller at the same time.
What a lift does not do is change your cup size in any meaningful way. It repositions what you already have. That surprises some patients, and it’s one of the first things we talk through during a consultation.
Is a Breast Lift Right for You?
Good candidates usually notice one or more of the following.
- Breasts that lost their shape or firmness after pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Nipples that sit at or below the crease under the breast
- Nipples and areolas that point downward
- Stretched skin or enlarged areolas
- One breast that hangs noticeably lower than the other
It also helps to be at a stable weight and done having children, or at least comfortable knowing a future pregnancy could change your results.
Adding Volume With Implants
Because a lift on its own keeps your current size, women who have also lost fullness in the upper breast often choose to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation. The lift restores position and shape while the implant brings back volume, all in one surgery with one recovery.
Schedule a Breast Lift Consultation in Northern Virginia
The best way to find out which option fits your goals is to talk it through in person. Dr. Desman will listen to what you’d like to change, examine your breasts and explain what a lift alone or a lift with implants could realistically achieve for you. Contact our Alexandria office today to schedule your consultation.