Breast Lift in Miami, FL (Mastopexy)

As one of the country’s top breast lift surgeons, Dr. Paul Durand blends expert technique with a deep understanding of aesthetic balance. He tailors every breast lift to each individual, with the goal of delivering truly natural-looking results that match each woman’s body shape. Sign up for a discreet, private consultation in Miami to learn more.

What is a breast lift?

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to lift and reshape sagging breasts. The procedure can also reposition or resize the nipple and areola to create a more balanced, aesthetic result.

Many factors can cause breasts to lose their natural shape over time, including aging, pregnancy, weight loss, or the effects of gravity. By trimming excess skin and tightening the supporting tissue, this procedure helps breasts sit higher on the chest and feel firmer to the touch. And since mastopexy focuses on shape rather than volume, it can often be paired with a breast augmentation or reduction to better achieve a patient’s desired outcome.

What Results Can I Expect From a Breast Lift?

A breast lift provides a more youthful, elevated breast profile. After the procedure, you can expect several key physical improvements:

Elevated Placement: Your breasts will sit higher on your chest wall for a more youthful silhouette.
Improved Firmness: The tightening of supporting tissue creates a firmer, more rounded contour.
Areola Repositioning: The nipples and areolas are moved to the peak of the new breast shape.
Better Symmetry: Any existing unevenness is corrected to create a balanced appearance.

Beyond aesthetic changes, a breast lift often provides significant physical relief. By restoring the breasts to a more natural position, the procedure eliminates skin-on-skin contact that can cause chronic irritation and chafing. Many patients also find that they carry themselves with better posture, as the breasts are redistributed more efficiently across the chest.

Dr. Paul D. Durand, MD

Dr. Paul D. Durand is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and considered to be one of the best breast lift surgeons in Miami. Dr. Durand received his training at the renowned Cleveland Clinic and Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, and is recognized for his plastic surgery work across both industry and academia. He also received notoriety as a member of the team that successfully performed the first face transplant in the United States.

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Types of Breast Lift Techniques

The best technique depends on your body and the degree of restoration you desire. During your consultation, Dr. Durand will evaluate your skin elasticity and breast tissue to determine which approach will provide the most natural-looking results.

Crescent Lift

The Crescent Lift is ideal for women with minimal sagging who only need a subtle adjustment to their silhouette. By making a small, crescent-shaped incision along the top edge of the areola, Dr. Durand can slightly elevate the nipple position and tighten the surrounding skin. This technique is an excellent choice for patients who are happy with their natural breast volume but want a refreshed, lifted position with nearly invisible scarring.

Peri-Areolar Lift

Commonly known as the "Donut Lift," the peri-areolar technique involves a circular incision around the perimeter of the areola, and is best suited for mild to moderate sagging. This incision allows Dr. Durand to lift the breast tissue and, if necessary, reduce the size of the areola for a more proportional look.

Vertical Lift

The Vertical or "Lollipop" Lift uses a keyhole-shaped incision that circles the areola and extends down to the breast crease. This allows for a more dramatic lift and a rounder, firmer contour for those with moderate sagging.

Inverted T Lift

For women with significant sagging or those who have experienced major changes after weight loss or pregnancy, the Inverted T or "Anchor" Lift provides the strongest results. This technique includes the lollipop incisions, plus an additional line along the natural fold of the breast. It offers the greatest degree of reshaping, even for more complex cases.

The Procedure: What to Expect

A breast lift is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia, typically taking between 1 to 3 hours. This allows you to return home the same day to begin your recovery in comfort.

Once incisions are made, Dr. Durand carefully reshapes the existing breast tissue to achieve a more elevated and youthful contour. During this process, the nipple and areola are also moved to a higher, more natural position on the breast mound, and can be resized to ensure they’re perfectly proportional to your new shape.

To complete the transformation, excess skin is trimmed away and incisions are closed with fine stitches designed to heal as discreetly as possible.

Breast Lift Recovery Time

Immediately following surgery, your breasts are wrapped in an elastic bandage or a specialized surgical bra for about a week. You can expect some bruising, soreness, and swelling during these first few days, but these symptoms are a normal part of the healing process. After 1 to 2 weeks, Dr. Durand will typically remove stitches and check your progress. To ensure your results settle into a beautiful and lasting shape, you’ll then transition to wearing a support bra continuously for about one month.

Most women feel comfortable enough to return to work within a single week. However, you should wait at least a full month before resuming exercise or strenuous physical activity to allow your body to fully recover.

Our Surgical Facility in Miami, FL

Enso Plastic Surgery is discreetly located within the Four Seasons Millennium Tower on Brickell Avenue, offering a refined destination for elevated, private aesthetic care in the heart of Miami. Patients from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and all of surrounding South Florida regularly visit our facility for the best care in the area.

Breast Lift FAQs

Who is a good candidate for a breast lift?

A good candidate for a breast lift is any woman in good overall health, who maintains a stable weight, and has realistic expectations about the results of the procedure. While many associate a breast lift with specific life stages, it’s an excellent option for any woman looking to restore her natural silhouette.

A breast lift can specifically help if you’re looking to improve:

Sagging breasts
Breasts that have lost shape or volume
Breasts that are flat or elongated
Nipples or areolas that point downward
One breast lower than the other

While the procedure offers lasting results, it’s often best to wait until you have finished having children. Future pregnancy and nursing can stretch the breast tissue again, which may counteract the benefits of the surgery. If you’re planning to grow your family in the near future, Dr. Durand can discuss the best timing for your procedure during your consultation to ensure your results remain beautiful for as long as possible.

Are there any risks associated with a breast lift?

As with any surgical procedure performed under anesthesia, there are certain risks to consider. Dr. Durand prioritizes patient safety and will discuss these possibilities in detail during your consultation to ensure you’re fully informed. At Ensō we ultimately care about your safety as much as we do aesthetics. Risks specific to a breast lift can include:

Temporary or permanent change in nipple/breast sensation
Irregularities in breast contour/shape
Asymmetry
Partial or total loss of nipple/areola

Depending on the specific incision type required for your procedure, a breast lift can produce visible scars. Dr. Durand is careful to place these incisions within the natural contours of the breast or around the areola whenever possible to keep them discreet. While some incision lines cannot be completely hidden, most scars fade significantly and become much less apparent over time.

How much does a breast lift in Miami cost?

The cost of a breast lift depends on the surgical technique required and your goals. Because Dr. Durand tailors every procedure to the individual, pricing is determined through a personal evaluation.

Several factors influence the final cost, including the complexity of the lift, facility fees, and anesthesia. During your consultation, the doctor will provide a comprehensive fee breakdown based on a surgical plan designed just for you.

How long will results from a breast lift last?

Most patients enjoy their results for 10 to 15 years before changes become noticeable. While the results of a breast lift are long-lasting, it’s important to remember that surgery cannot stop the natural aging process altogether.

Weight stability is the most significant variable, as gaining or losing a significant amount of weight can stretch the skin and lead to new sagging. Pregnancy and breastfeeding also naturally alter breast tissue, which is why many choose to wait until they’ve finished growing their families to undergo the procedure.

To protect your investment for the long term, we recommend wearing supportive bras and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. While your breasts will continue to age naturally, they will consistently look younger than they would have without the surgery.

Can I breastfeed after getting a breast lift?

Most women can successfully breastfeed after a breast lift, especially when the surgery is performed with techniques that prioritize the preservation of the milk ducts. Dr. Durand focuses on maintaining the internal connections necessary for nursing whenever possible. However, the ability to produce a full milk supply can vary depending on the extent of the lift and your individual healing process. If you plan to grow your family in the future, it’s important to discuss these goals during your consultation so we can tailor your surgical plan to support your long-term needs.

Will I have any scars from a mastopexy?

Any breast lift requires incisions, which means scarring is part of the procedure. However, Dr. Durand uses meticulous techniques to ensure these lines are as discreet as possible. In many cases, the scars are strategically placed in natural folds or around the areola where they are easily hidden by bras and swimwear.

While every patient heals differently, most find that their scars fade significantly over time. By following our specialized post operative care instructions, you can help your incisions gracefully mature until they are much less apparent.

Schedule Your Private Breast Lift Consultation

If you are considering a breast lift, a comprehensive consultation allows for honest discussion, medical evaluation, and individualized planning.

Our team is here to guide you through every step of the process. Request your private consultation on this page, or call our Miami office at (305) 918-1750 to speak with a member of our clinical staff.

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