Lifted. Youthful. Confident.
Many people talk about breast augmentations…you know, adding volume and shape to the breasts. But not many people talk about its adjacent procedure, a breast lift. For patients who struggle with sagging or dropping breasts and want to achieve a perkier appearance without needing implants, a breast lift can offer the perfect solution.
Performed by Dr. Ackerman in Newport Beach, CA (Orange County area), the procedure helps many patients achieve meaningful outcomes, resulting in their breasts sitting higher, feeling more comfortable, and looking better in dresses, shirts, intimate wear, and bikinis.
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Pregnancy, weight loss, or the aging process can leave you with laxity in the breasts that can cause unwanted changes. A loss of breast tissue elasticity often results in a lack of firmness or a pendulous appearance. In some cases, the nipples point downward, and the areolas become poorly positioned. However, breast lift surgery raises and reshapes sagging breasts for a more youthful and perky appearance.
Breast lift surgery is highly individualized because every patient experiences breast changes differently. Some women develop mild sagging after breastfeeding, while others notice more significant skin laxity following weight loss or aging. The ideal candidates, especially those across Newport Beach and the greater Orange County area, are patients who are bothered by the position, shape, or firmness of their breasts and want long-lasting improvement without relying solely on padded bras or supportive garments. This can include:
A breast lift can bring about meaningful benefits for patients who struggle with sagging skin and uneven breasts. Since the results are permanent, many patients seek out this procedure for both cosmetic and functional benefits. For example, this procedure:
Your initial consultation with Dr. Ackerman will focus on determining the degree of ptosis (sagging) and which techniques are best suited to meet your aesthetic goals. After evaluating your needs, Dr. Ackerman will develop a custom treatment plan based on your desires and physical characteristics. Several factors, including physical stature, skin condition, and breast size, are used to determine which incision technique will be used and whether any additional combined procedures are needed.
Dr. Ackerman believes that the best breast lifts highlight the patient’s existing build and look natural. Choosing the right technique for your breast lift will help you achieve quality results with minimal scarring. There are different incision options available, depending on the severity of your sagging; however, Dr. Ackerman is one of the few surgeons who perform the innovative vertical lift. This technique eliminates the large scar beneath the breast and provides a more extended lift.
To begin, at the Newport Beach surgical center, preoperative markings are carefully made while standing to ensure that breast positioning, symmetry, and contour are accurately planned according to the patient’s anatomy and desired outcome.
Breast lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia, and once the procedure begins, Dr. Ackerman reshapes the breast tissue, removes excess skin, repositions the nipples if necessary, and creates a firmer, more youthful breast contour using the predetermined incision technique. After surgery, patients are monitored in recovery before returning home the same day with detailed postoperative instructions and a supportive surgical bra.
Since breast changes often occur alongside other body changes, many patients choose to combine their breast lift with additional procedures for more intense or dramatic results. Combination surgery can improve overall balance, reduce the need for multiple recovery periods, and create results that feel more cohesive from head to toe.
If you desire larger breasts but also have the presence of laxity, Dr. Ackerman may recommend a combination procedure, which improves both the size and firmness of the breasts and helps ensure long-lasting results. A combination augmentation mastopexy utilizes implants in addition to lifting techniques.
For some patients, sagging breasts are also excessively heavy, leading to neck discomfort, shoulder grooving, posture issues, or difficulty finding supportive clothing. Combining a breast lift with breast reduction surgery allows Dr. Ackerman to remove excess breast tissue while simultaneously elevating and reshaping the breasts for a lighter, firmer, and more proportional appearance.
Liposuction may be incorporated alongside a breast lift to improve contouring around the chest, bra line, underarm area, or upper torso. Removing excess localized fat can enhance the definition and balance of the surgical results, particularly for patients who want a smoother transition between the breasts and surrounding body contours.
Your Guide to Post-Breast Lift Care
Dr. Ackerman uses special techniques that help ensure a rapid recovery. Most people can return to work within four to five days of surgery. You will need to limit your physical exercise for two weeks. A postoperative bra is worn for several days, after which you can switch to a supportive bra. Each patient will be provided with individualized postoperative care instructions. Routine in-office visits are also performed throughout the year to ensure that you are healing correctly.
The cost of a breast lift in Newport Beach can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the degree of correction required, the incision technique used, whether implants or additional procedures are combined with surgery, anesthesia fees, facility costs, and the complexity of the surgical plan. You will receive a detailed cost estimate outlining all associated surgical fees during your initial consultation with our practice.
Choosing the right plastic surgeon for breast lift surgery is an important decision because achieving beautiful results requires both technical skill and an artistic understanding of breast aesthetics. Boris M. Ackerman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and maintains memberships with prestigious organizations including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. His practice also maintains QUAD-A Accreditation, reflecting a strong commitment to patient safety and surgical excellence.
Patients throughout Newport Beach and Orange County often appreciate Dr. Ackerman’s detailed consultations, personalized care, and refined aesthetic philosophy. His ability to balance technical surgical skill with subtle, elegant results has made him a trusted choice for women seeking breast rejuvenation that looks sophisticated, proportionate, and authentically their own.
Dr. Ackerman uses unique techniques to achieve long-lasting breast lift results. Surgery with Dr. Ackerman also results in natural results with less postoperative scarring. Reviewing his before-and-after photos will help you better understand the high-quality appearance he creates.
To learn more about your options or to determine whether breast lift surgery is right for you, contact Boris M. Ackerman, MD, to schedule your private consultation at (949) 759-3284.