A breast lift restores youthful breast shape, projection, and symmetry. Sagging or deflated breasts can result from pregnancy, weight changes, aging, genetics, or prior surgery. At Finesse Plastic Surgery, Dr. West specializes in natural, elegant results that rejuvenate the chest without altering your unique proportions.
Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) is ideal for women who want to correct sagging, improve nipple position, and restore firmness. Factors contributing to breast ptosis include pregnancy and breastfeeding, weight changes, age-related skin laxity, gravity, genetics, and previous breast surgery.
The procedure elevates breasts to a more youthful position, improves shape and contour, reduces stretched or enlarged areolas, enhances nipple projection, and restores balance and symmetry.
A lift enhances shape, not size—but can be combined with implants or fat grafting if added volume is desired.
You may be a good candidate if you experience:
• Sagging breasts or loss of shape
• Nipples pointing downward or falling below the breast crease
• Deflated upper poles after pregnancy or weight loss
• Enlarged or stretched areolas
• Asymmetry between breasts
• Reduced confidence or difficulty with clothing fit
Candidates should be in good health, non-smokers, and able to maintain a stable weight.
During your consultation, we'll discuss your goals and design a personalized surgical plan.
• Desired breast position and shape
• Whether you want more upper-pole fullness
• Lift alone vs. with implants or fat grafting
• Best technique for your anatomy
A physical exam and photographs help guide your personalized approach.
The technique depends on your anatomy and the degree of lift needed:
Each technique tightens skin, reshapes tissue, and repositions the nipple to a youthful height.
A breast lift can be done alone or combined with:
These combinations help achieve balanced, long-lasting outcomes.
Breast lift surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia.
Excess skin is removed, tissue is reshaped, and breasts are lifted.
The nipple-areola complex is moved to a youthful, centered position.
Enlarged areolas can be refined for symmetry.
Most lifts take 2–3 hours depending on complexity.
Recovery varies by patient, but most experience:
• Mild to moderate soreness for 2–3 days
• Return to desk work within 5–7 days
• Light exercise resumed in 2–3 weeks
• Full activity at 4–6 weeks
• Continued refinement over several months
Scars fade significantly with time, and results remain long-lasting with steady weight and proper support.
Use our Treatment Planner to explore options and estimate your personalized treatment timeline.
Start Planning →Breast lift patients consistently report:
✔ A youthful, elevated breast position
✔ Improved shape, projection, and symmetry
✔ More confident clothing choices
✔ Better nipple placement and contour
✔ Easier bra fit
✔ A more sculpted, balanced silhouette
Results are long-lasting and beautifully natural.
View real results from Breast Lift procedures performed by Dr. Justin West.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Justin West to discuss your breast lift goals.
230 S Main Street, Suite 210, Orange, CA 92868
