Breast Lift
St. Louis
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Why choose Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa for your breast lift?
The breast lift procedure is a tailored approach to restoring a more youthful shape and position to sagging breasts. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Judith Gurley brings extensive training, artistic insight, and a caring approach to each breast lift she performs. With over 25 years in practice and numerous awards, including recognition as one of Newsweek’s Best Plastic Surgeons in America, Dr. Gurley has the experience and technique to deliver beautiful, natural-looking results. Our boutique practice ensures each patient receives personal, dedicated care at every step—from consultation through recovery.
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Breast Lift Before & Afters
Breast Lift at a Glance
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- Anesthesia: Light general anesthesia
- Downtime: 1-2 days for initial recovery
- Results: Immediate, with improvements as healing continues
- Lasting Effects: Long-term results with healthy lifestyle choice
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What is a breast lift?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, raises the breasts, tightens the breast skin, and improves the shape of the breasts for a more youthful appearance. Breast lift surgery can also be used in conjunction with augmentation to add fullness to the upper pole of the breast. Dr. Gurley emphasizes that it is possible to lift the breast without an implant. Implants are only necessary to add volume or emphasize breast fullness. One of the advantages of a breast lift is that the nipple and areola can be resized, lifted, and re-positioned along with the breast tissue through very discreet incisions placed on or under the breast. With this procedure, it is possible to change a V-shaped breast to a U-shaped breast, which naturally restores a youthful appearance.
What You Can Expect
What does the breast lift procedure entail?
The breast lift procedure typically takes 2-3 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. During the procedure, incisions are placed around the areola and vertically from the areola to the crease underneath the breast. Dr. Gurley utilizes a short scar technique which minimizes the incision to limit scarring. Each procedure is carefully designed to reshape the individual patient’s breast tissue into a more youthful, uplifted contour. Breast tissue may or may not be removed depending on your specific anatomy. If more volume is desired, a breast lift can be combined with augmentation, incorporating the placement of breast implants into the same surgical procedure.
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Who is a good candidate for a breast lift?
You may want to consider a breast lift if:
- You always need a bra to hold up your breasts.
- Your nipples are low and your breasts sit on your upper tummy.
- Your breasts have lost shape, are flat, and have little projection.
- The top of your breasts have lost fullness, shape, and definition.
- You have excess skin making it difficult to feel confident in swimsuits and low-cut clothing.
An Uplifting Transformation
What are the benefits of a breast lift?
A breast lift provides a long-lasting transformation that enhances your entire silhouette. After a breast lift, patients can expect:
- More youthful, perky breast contour
- Improved breast shape and projection
- Enhanced physical comfort
- Improved breast symmetry
- Restored self-confidence and body image
- Long-lasting results with proper aftercare
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What can I expect during breast lift recovery?
Most patients are off pain medication within 24 hours and can return to their normal daily routines, including showering, driving, and returning to work. In most cases, no pumps, drains, binding, or wrapping are required, simplifying your recovery process. Dr. Gurley will provide you with a few simple post-operative movements you can do to reduce stiffness and promote faster healing. Sports and exercise are not recommended for 6 weeks after the surgery. Your healing will be checked at post-operative visits, ensuring full support and guidance every step of the way.
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Breast Lift Results
Following a breast lift, patients notice an immediate improvement in breast shape, with continued refinement as healing progresses. The results are long-lasting, offering an uplifted, youthful breast contour that endures with a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Most patients enjoy years of enhanced confidence and satisfaction with their new look.
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Schedule Your Breast Lift Consultation
Due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or the natural aging process, breasts can change shape or lose their ideal position. Dr. Gurley is skilled at reshaping sagging breasts into rounder, more full breasts. Through one-on-one consultation, she will help you visualize your breasts “lifted” and help determine if a breast lift in combination with breast augmentation would be the best choice. Her artistic eye will help you achieve the look you desire.
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Breast Lift
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost for breast lift surgery usually falls in the $15,000-$21,000 range. However, you will receive an exact cost when you meet with Dr. Gurley.
A breast augmentation can be used in combination with a breast lift. Dr. Gurley will meet with you personally to help you decide which procedure or combination of procedures would be best for you.
While breast lifts may slightly reduce breast volume by removing excess skin, they primarily focus on reshaping and lifting rather than reducing breast size.
Yes, a breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation to enhance both lift and fullness or with breast reduction to achieve a more balanced, elevated shape. This tailored approach offers a comprehensive solution to reshape and rejuvenate the breasts, addressing multiple goals in one procedure.
All surgeries involve some scarring, but Dr. Gurley uses the short scar technique to minimize visible scars. Over time, scars typically fade and become less noticeable.
Light activity can usually resume within 24 hours, but more intense exercise should wait until 6 weeks post-surgery. Dr. Gurley provides clear guidance on when to safely return to your routine.
While a breast lift does not usually interfere with breastfeeding, future pregnancies can affect the results. If you plan to have children, discuss your options with Dr. Gurley.
Most patients regain normal sensation as healing progresses, though some temporary numbness may occur. Dr. Gurley takes every measure to preserve breast sensation.
Dr. Gurley customizes each breast lift to meet your specific needs and goals. During your consultation, she will recommend the most effective approach based on your anatomy and expectations.
Initial results are noticeable immediately, but full results develop over several months as swelling subsides and tissues settle.
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