Breast lift with implants in Newport Beach, Beverly Hills and NYC
Medically reviewed by Dr. T. Y. Steven Ip, MD, FACS, board certified plastic surgeon Updated
A breast lift with implants, also called augmentation mastopexy, raises sagging breasts and restores lost volume in one surgery. With Dr. Ip it costs approximately $15,000 to $25,000, including your implants and the surgeon, anesthesia and operating room fees.
Breast lift with implants at a glance
| Also called | Augmentation mastopexy, or breast augmentation with lift |
|---|---|
| What it does | Raises sagging breasts and restores lost volume in one surgery |
| Approximate price | $15,000 to $25,000, including your implants |
| Incisions | Around the areola for a small lift; larger lifts add a vertical line, then an incision along the crease |
| Recovery | About four to six weeks for most activity; several months for the final shape |
| Offices | Newport Beach, Beverly Hills and New York (Park Avenue) |
Implants alone or implants with a lift?
Implants add volume, but they do not lift a breast that has dropped. A lift raises the breast and tightens the skin, but it does not add much fullness to the upper breast. If you have lost both volume and position, often after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss, you may need both.
| Surgery | What it does | Approximate price with Dr. Ip |
|---|---|---|
| SurgeryImplants alone | What it doesAdds volume and fullness. Does not raise a breast that has dropped. | Approximate price with Dr. Ip$8,000 to $12,000 |
| SurgeryLift alone | What it doesRaises the breast and tightens the skin. Adds little fullness to the upper breast. | Approximate price with Dr. IpPriced after your consultation |
| SurgeryLift with implants | What it doesRaises the breast and restores lost volume in one surgery. | Approximate price with Dr. Ip$15,000 to $25,000 |
Prices include your implants and the surgeon, anesthesia and operating room fees. Dr. Ip confirms your exact price after your consultation.
Signs you may need a lift
Your nipples sit at or below the fold under your breast
Your breasts look flatter or longer than they used to
Your areolas have stretched and look larger
One breast sits noticeably lower than the other
Lift incisions
Dr. Ip chooses the incision based on how much lift you need. A small lift may need only an incision around the areola. A moderate lift adds a short vertical line from the areola down to the breast crease. A larger lift adds a third incision along the crease. More incision means more lift and a longer scar, so Dr. Ip uses the shortest pattern that gives you the shape you want.
Recovery
Recovery follows the same pattern as breast augmentation, with extra care for the lift incisions. Expect about four to six weeks for most activity, and several months for the final shape to settle.
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Cost
A breast lift with implants with Dr. Ip costs approximately $15,000 to $25,000.
Keep planning your breast lift
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Breast augmentation cost
Approximate prices for augmentation, augmentation with a lift and implant revision, and what your fee covers.
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Implant revision
Changing, replacing or correcting existing implants, including implants placed by other surgeons.
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Recovery, week by week
What to expect from the recovery room to six weeks, including lifting, your sports bra and compression bands.
See the recovery timelineBreast lift with implants questions, answered
Augmentation mastopexy is the medical name for a breast lift with implants, also called breast augmentation with lift. It raises sagging breasts and restores lost volume in one surgery.
Implants add volume, but they do not lift a breast that has dropped. If you have lost both volume and position, often after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss, you may need both.
Many women can. Dr. Ip decides after examining you whether one surgery is right for your body.
A lift adds incisions, and more incision means more lift and a longer scar. A small lift may need only an incision around the areola; larger lifts add a vertical line and an incision along the crease. Dr. Ip uses the shortest pattern that gives you the shape you want.
Recovery follows the same pattern as breast augmentation, with extra care for the lift incisions. Expect about four to six weeks for most activity, and several months for the final shape to settle.
With Dr. Ip a breast lift with implants costs approximately $15,000 to $25,000, including your implants and the surgeon, anesthesia and operating room fees.
Yes. Dr. Ip prices a lift on its own after your consultation.
Plan your lift with Dr. Ip
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