Breast Lift
Baton Rouge
If you’ve noticed that your breasts have lost their youthful shape or begun to sit lower on the chest wall, you are not alone. Factors like pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, and significant weight loss can cause the skin to lose its elasticity, leading to sagging breasts that no longer match how you feel on the inside. A breast lift is designed to raise and firm the breasts by removing excess skin and reshaping the breast tissue to create a more uplifted breast profile.
Dr. J. Anthony Stephens brings over 25 years of experience to every breast lift procedure, ensuring balanced, refined results. We invite you to schedule a consultation at our Baton Rouge office to explore how we can help you achieve a more youthful breast contour.
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A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a transformative cosmetic surgery that addresses breast ptosis (sagging) by removing stretched skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. Unlike a breast augmentation, which focuses on enhancing breast size, the primary purpose of a breast lift is to improve the position and shape of a woman's breasts. This procedure also allows the nipples and areolas to be repositioned higher on the breast mound, creating a more youthful shape that better fits your body's proportions.
At Stephens Plastic Surgery & Skincare Aesthetics, every step of the mastopexy process is handled with clinical precision in our private, accredited surgical center. Dr. Stephens combines his background in general surgery with refined aesthetic techniques to ensure your safety and comfort remain the primary focus. From the initial administration of anesthesia to the final placement of sutures, our team is dedicated to providing a seamless experience that prioritizes natural-looking results and a gentle start to your healing journey.
Dr. Stephens typically takes two to four hours to perform a breast lift procedure.
Dr. Stephens will perform your breast lift surgery under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation. This will ensure you remain comfortable throughout your procedure.
Dr. Stephens will place an anchor-shaped incision: a vertical incision from the bottom of the areola to the breast crease, and an incision along the breast crease. In some cases, the incision pattern may be modified to create fewer scars on the breast.
Excess skin will be removed, and the nipple and areola will be placed higher on the breast. Your procedure may also reduce the size and improve the symmetry of your areolas.
Once Dr. Stephens has reshaped the breasts, he will place sutures to protect the area as you heal. You'll need to have someone drive you home, where you can begin the healing process.
A breast lift is designed to restore breasts that have lost shape and volume, appearing flat or elongated. It also addresses nipples that point downward or fall below the breast crease. Additionally, for patients with one breast that sits lower than the other, a breast lift can provide the surgical correction needed to improve symmetry. By tightening the breast skin and reinforcing the internal structure, Dr. Stephens helps patients move past the discomfort and self-consciousness often associated with significant breast sagging.
While a single procedure can create a significant improvement, many of our Baton Rouge patients find that their aesthetic goals are best met through a more comprehensive approach. By combining treatments, Dr. Stephens can address multiple concerns, such as skin laxity and volume loss, during a single surgical session. During your consultation, we will explore these options together to determine if a combination plan is the most effective way to help you achieve your desired silhouette.
While a breast lift can raise your breasts into a perkier, more youthful position, the procedure doesn’t address breast size. If you have breasts that have become flat due to breastfeeding or simply wish to enhance your cup size, your breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation. Dr. Stephens can use implants or fat grafting to add volume for a rounder profile.
A breast lift will remove excess skin to raise your breasts, but it’s not meant to significantly reduce volume. If your breasts are too big and causing you pain, your lift can be combined with breast reduction surgery. This procedure removes excess fat and other breast tissue for lighter, more manageable breasts.
If you’ve had children or lost a lot of weight, you may have a few problem areas that no one procedure could correct. Dr. Stephens is skilled at performing custom mommy makeovers that can enhance the breasts, tighten the abdomen, remove stubborn fat, and more. Your procedure will be as unique as you are.
A breast lift offers functional, aesthetic, and emotional benefits. For many breast lift patients, removing excess sagging skin and elevating the breasts to a more youthful position provides a significant boost in confidence. When combined with breast reduction surgery, mastopexy can also alleviate neck and back pain caused by large, heavy breasts.
When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, the results of mastopexy are refined and long-lasting. Dr. Stephens uses advanced techniques to support the surrounding tissue, ensuring that your new, firmer breast shape remains beautiful for years to come.
Good candidates for a breast lift are patients who have sagging breasts, are in good overall health, are at a stable and healthy weight, and are nonsmokers. Patients should also be finished having children and breastfeeding, as pregnancy and breastfeeding can alter the shape of the breasts and reverse the results.
The healing process is a vital part of your journey, and our team is dedicated to ensuring your recovery is as smooth and comfortable as possible. We prioritize proactive aftercare to protect your results and support your body’s natural healing. Here is what you can expect during your breast lift recovery:
Swelling, bruising, and discomfort are normal in the days and weeks following your surgery. You can expect to wear bandages, gauze, and a surgical bra to protect your chest as it heals and encourage proper contouring of your breasts' new shape. Bandages and gauze can be removed after 48 hours.
Dr. Stephens will advise you on how much time you should take off from work so your breasts have adequate time to heal. This is typically one to two weeks. You will also need to avoid strenuous activities for at least three weeks.
The extent of your scarring will depend on the incision used during your breast surgery, though the biggest incision will be hidden within the breast crease. Scars are usually visible from the areola to the crease of the breast and fade within about two years. You can use a scar cream to help them fade.
Breast lift surgery may lead to temporary changes in nipple and breast sensitivity, but these changes are usually temporary and tend to improve over time. Dr. Stephens has a background in microsurgery, so he has the skills to minimize any changes to the sensation of the breasts.
The positive changes from a breast lift are visible almost immediately, though your final breast profile will continue to refine as swelling subsides over several months. You can expect a firmer, perkier, and more youthful shape that enhances your overall figure. While no surgical procedure can stop the clock forever, a breast lift provides a "reset" that can last a decade or more with a healthy lifestyle and stable weight. Patients often report that the greatest result is the renewed sense of self-confidence they feel when looking in the mirror.
Dr. J. Anthony Stephens is certified in both general surgery and plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This certification requires a surgeon to pass rigorous exams and maintain their certification. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He’s the past president and current member of the Louisiana Society of Plastic Surgeons and an associate Professor of Surgery at LSU and Tulane University.
Dr. Stephens is known for beautiful yet natural-looking results, and we have a patient gallery to prove it. We invite you to explore our transformative breast lift cases to see what Dr. Stephens is capable of delivering. Each case is unique, and your procedure will be tailored to your preferences, goals, and body type. We'll work carefully with you to achieve custom results that complement your figure and boost your confidence.
Have the effects of gravity, pregnancy, aging, or significant weight loss taken a toll on the appearance of your breasts? A breast lift, or mastopexy, can restore perkiness to your bustline by raising the breasts into a more youthful, attractive position. Baton Rouge patients choose Dr. Stephens for their care because he:
At Stephens Plastic Surgery in Baton Rouge, breast lifts start at $9,235, though your exact price will depend on factors such as the complexity of your case, the extent of your procedure, and additional procedures combined with your breast lift. To help make our premium care more accessible, we accept PatientFi® and CareCredit® financing so you can split the cost of your care into manageable installments.
No. Your breast lift surgery will be performed under general anesthesia, which will put you to sleep, or local anesthesia and IV sedation, which will block pain at the treatment site and make you less aware of your surroundings. Whichever method you choose, you can trust that you will be in no pain, though some discomfort is to be expected as you recover.
A breast lift is primarily designed to change the shape and position of the breasts rather than the volume. While removing excess skin can make the breasts appear slightly smaller and more compact, it will not significantly change the cup size. If you desire larger breasts, Dr. Stephens can discuss combining your lift with breast augmentation using breast implants.
While the breast lift procedure provides long-term improvement, your breasts will continue to age naturally. To ensure your results last as long as possible, it is vital to maintain a stable weight and wear a supportive bra. Significant weight fluctuations or future pregnancies can stretch the skin again, potentially causing the breasts to sag once more.
Yes, for most patients over a certain age or with a specific family history, Dr. Stephens will recommend a baseline mammogram prior to your breast surgery. This ensures that the breast tissue is healthy before we proceed with any cosmetic changes.
A lollipop lift involves an incision around the areola and a vertical line down to the crease, resembling a lollipop shape. It is used for moderate sagging. An anchor lift adds a third incision along the breast crease and is used for patients who require greater skin removal to achieve a youthful shape.
Yes. One of the key steps in a mastopexy is repositioning the nipples and areolas so they sit at the same height and point forward. If one breast sags more than the other, Dr. Stephens will custom-tailor the lift on each side to achieve the best possible symmetry.
Temporary changes in sensitivity are common as the nerves in the breast tissue heal. However, because of Dr. Stephens' expertise in microsurgery and delicate surgical techniques, permanent loss of sensation is rare. Most patients find that their normal sensation returns fully within a few months of the procedure.
