The effects of aging and pregnancy can result in downward movement of the breast tissue and sagging of the skin. There may also be an increase in the size of the nipple or in the skin around the nipples. These conditions are rarely corrected by breast implants alone. Some patients may be satisfied with their breast size; however, they desire a more “uplifted” or “perkier” appearance. These conditions are easily addressed by a procedure called mastopexy or breast lift.

Using this procedure, the surgeon re-shapes the breast tissue to a new and a more desirable shape. This procedure also re-positions the nipple and areola to a higher location. Even without the use of an implant, the breasts are often more rounded and full-appearing due to the repositioning of the tissues.

Individuals who have lost a large amount of weight may also develop sagging of the breasts. In these patients, the same technique is employed to reduce the amount of excess skin and restore a more uplifted and a natural appearing breast.

Other patients may be concerned the size of their breasts. Large, heavy breasts can cause neck, back, and shoulder problems. They also interfere with the fit of clothing and may be a source of embarrassment. The breast lift procedure may also be modified to include removal of a significant amount of breast tissue to alleviate symptoms. Many times, the more extensive scars usually needed for a breast reduction can be minimized. For patients who desire an improved breast shape or smaller more youthful size, mastopexy and breast reduction can be excellent choices.

Before and after photos of Dr.LoMonaco's breast lift procedures:
Case 1 This 36 year old woman wanted a slight size reduction of the breasts and also a more uplifted appearance. The LeJour technique allowed a more rounded and full shape without the use of an implant or the traditional "anchor" shaped scar.
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Case 2 This 38 year old woman wanted a slight size reduction of the breasts and also a more uplifted appearance. The LeJour technique allowed a more rounded and full shape without the use of an implant and with a "lollipop" shaped scar.
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Case 3 This young patient had very asymmetrical breast development. She wore loose baggy clothes to conceal her body. After surgery she lost weight, grew out her hair, and came back to my office a different person. Today, I would have used a short-scar breast lift instead of the anchor-technique.
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Case 4 17 year old with marked breast asymmetry. Surgery allowed her to wear a nice dress to her high school prom.
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Case 5 38 year old who wanted a fuller and more uplifted breast shape. She had a short scar breast lift with 320cc saline implants.
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Case 6 This weigh loss patient wanted a more uplifted and full appearance of the breasts. She had an anchor scar breast reduction and implants added later.
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Case 7 Weight loss patient who had a loss of breast fullness and sagging. She had a breast lift with implants performed at the same time as a lower body lift.
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Case 8 Early results after a LeJour breast lift with reduction. The patients' own tissue was used to fill the upper part of the breast. The excess skin under the breast will gradually smooth out in about 3 weeks.
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Case 9
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before This 35 year old woman desired a more "uplifted" appearance of her breasts, but wanted to also keep her same cup size.	after A breast lift was done without the use of breast implants. Also note improvement in the abdomen seen after a mini-tummy tuck.
before This patient underwent a short scar breast lift to correct her breast shape, which was very long.	after She had a smaller size after surgery, but more roundness and fullness at the top after surgery. No implant was used.
before This 32 year old woman had sagging and lengthening of the breasts after pregnancy. She wished to maintain her current size, but wanted a more youthful shape.	after A breast lift with no implant was performed using the short scar technique.
before This patient underwent a breast lift with a small implant to help achieve a better shape.	after Her overall shape was also improved with an extended abdominoplasty.
before This patient underwent a short scar breast lift with a small silicone implant to achieve a more natural, rounded look.	after
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breast lift with 375cc implats doen in weight loss patient to raise nipple, shorten fold beneath breast, and provide more fullness.
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breast lift done to raise nipple, shorten fold beneath breast, and provide more fulness in upper portion of breast.
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breast lift/reduction done using short-scar technique.
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breast lift and large reduction done using short-scar technique.
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breast lift with 350cc silicone gel implant to raise and downsize nipple, shorten breast fold, and provide more fullness. Scar quality in this case was excellent.
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breast lift with 300cc gel implant in weight loss patient. The procedure can raise and downsize the nipple, shorten breast fold, and provide more fullness. Results shown 3 months after surgery.
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very challenging patient with large breast size and major asymmetry. Good correction achieved with short scar technique.
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very challenging patient with large breast and large areola size plus asymmetry. Good improvement was achieved with short scar technique. A minor correction of nipple position may be needed after final breat shape settles.
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before and after short scar lift plus a 400cc silicone gel implant. Improved fullness and shortening of the breast were obtained.
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