BREAST LIFT
IN NEW YORK CITY

The surgical team at New Look New Life is dedicated to providing our patients with the highest caliber of treatment. We customize all of our cosmetic procedures to ensure that your surgery is safe and your results are beautiful and natural-looking. From your pre-op breast lift consultation to your post-op appointments, you will always have direct access to your surgeon. This one-on-one personalized care places New Look New Life far above the rest.

Breast lift surgery is performed on women to:

• Elevate sagging breasts
  

• Eliminate excess skin
  

• Tighten loose or stretched tissues following pregnancy or weight loss
  

• Resize or reposition the nipple-areola complex

Many women who consider breast lift surgery are displeased by the appearance of their breasts—not necessarily the size. Breast lift surgery does not significantly alter the volume of the breasts. While women may feel as though their breasts look larger or smaller following their breast lift (due to their lifted, perkier appearance or tighter, more compact tissues), there is no significant change in size.

Most women interested in breast lift surgery have noticed breast ptosis (sagging) or deflation following pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss. Candidates for breast lift surgery do not smoke, are in good overall health, and have realistic expectations of their results.

Since your breast lift is customized to your needs, a consultation with Dr. Claudia Kim is essential to your surgery's success. During this meeting, Dr. Claudia Kim will:

• Discuss your goals for your breast lift

• Evaluate your skin condition

• Take photos

• Explain your surgical options

• Recommend any combination procedures

• Develop a personalized surgical plan

If you think you may be a candidate for breast lift surgery, contact New Look New Life by calling (212)-830-6830 or book your consultation online.

Dr. Claudia Kim skillfully performs each surgery according to your unique needs and goals. This surgery usually takes up to two and a half hours to complete at our Manhattan surgical center. Breast lift surgery is performed by making a series of incisions on the breast and around the areola. Through these incisions, the breast tissue is tightened and the nipple-areola complex is repositioned higher on the breast. The areola's size and shape can also be adjusted during this procedure.

A periareolar breast lift is ideal for women with mild breast ptosis. This incision is made around the areola only. While there is little—if any—noticeable post-operative scarring, this technique does not allow for significant breast correction or allow for the nipple-areola complex to be repositioned.

The lollipop breast lift is appropriate for women with mild to moderate breast ptosis. This incision runs around the areola and continues vertically down the lower pole of the breast (from the bottom of the areola to the breast crease where the breast meets the ribcage). This technique results in little post-operative scarring and allows for adjustment to the nipple-areola complex.

The anchor incision (inverted-T) allows for the most significant amount of ptosis correction. This technique takes the lollipop incision and extends it horizontally across the breast crease. While this process does result in post-operative scarring on the breast, it can tighten and remove the most amount of skin and tissues. The anchor incision also allows for the resizing and repositioning of the nipple-areola complex.

The combination of a breast lift with breast augmentation surgery is common after pregnancy or significant weight loss (and is often performed as part of a Mommy Makeover). A breast lift restores elevation and projection to breasts that have been augmented with implants or fat transfer. Some women discover that their new implants sag if their breast tissues are not tight. Breast lift surgery seamlessly eliminates this situation.

Breast reduction surgery is almost always combined with a breast lift; however, a breast lift does not have to be performed with a breast reduction. A combination of a lift and reduction is usually only necessary for women with overly large breasts that would have significantly loose skin and sagging tissues after the removal of glandular tissue and fat.

The breast lift is an outpatient procedure, meaning you will return home shortly after your surgery. You will be recommended to rest for the following two to three days before returning to work. A compression garment or surgical bra will be wrapped around your chest to help promote circulation, reduce swelling, and facilitate the healing process.

You will be somewhat sore and stiff during your recovery and must be careful to avoid straining, lifting, or twisting. Most women can return to more strenuous exercise after seven to 10 days. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled with Dr. Claudia Kim the following day, and another appointment will be made for one week from then. Nipple and skin sensation will gradually return, and scars will diminish in the months following your breast lift. Dr. Claudia Kim provides all of her patients with her cell phone number so that she can be reached easily during your recovery.

Breast lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia for your comfort and safety. Any post-operative pain can be lessened with prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication. Most women feel little to no pain after a few days to one week.

The severity and location of your breast lift scars will vary by the breast lift incision you choose. These scars can be covered with clothes and bathing suits and will reduce significantly over time. Breast lift scars can be minimized with scar treatments, creams, and silicone strips.

Breast lift surgery is a complex surgical procedure that requires extensive knowledge and skill. At New Look New Life, breast lift surgery starts at $8,500. You will be provided with a detailed price quote during your consultation, which will include your surgeon's fees, anesthesia fees, facility fees, required garments, and follow-up visits. You can learn more on our Pricing Page.

Breast lift surgery requires anesthesia. Therefore, you will be required to stop smoking and taking blood-thinning medication, including aspirin, ibuprofen, and some herbal supplements, for at least 10 to 14 days before and after surgery. You will also need to arrange a ride to and from our surgery center and to arrange for time off of work and your daily obligations.

You will start to see signs of your perkier, more youthful breasts immediately after the procedure. These results will continue to improve as the bruising and swelling subside. While breast lift surgery does not eliminate the potential for future natural breast sagging, it does beautifully restore youthful elevation to the breasts.

You are in highly experienced hands with Dr. Claudia Kim. However, as with all surgical procedures, there is a risk of potential complications. These complications include reactions to the anesthesia, bleeding, infections, prolonged wound healing, seroma, or temporary numbness of the nipples. Potential aesthetic complications include poor scarring or breast asymmetry. You can significantly reduce your risk of these complications by closely following all of Dr. Claudia Kim's post-operative instructions.

While there are no true non-surgical alternatives to breast lift surgery for women who desire or need to address sagging breast tissues, not every woman wanting breast enhancement needs a breast lift. Alternatively, women who simply desire more fullness can benefit from breast augmentation surgery with implants or fat transfer, whereas women who would like to reduce their breasts can benefit from breast reduction surgery.

While many women choose breast lift surgery after breastfeeding has already done its damage, other women choose a breast lift before having children due to the sagging caused by significant weight loss. While it is commonly recommended to postpone your breast lift until after you are finished having children (since pregnancy can alter your results), some women who choose a breast lift beforehand find that they can still breastfeed. However, it is important to understand that this ability varies among women. If you are concerned about breastfeeding after breast lift surgery, please discuss this with Dr. Claudia Kim during your consultati

While the results of your breast lift will last for many years, no surgical procedure can stop the natural aging process. You should expect that your breasts will eventually develop some additional sagging and loss of shape as time goes on. You can help to prolong the quality of your results by maintaining a stable weight and wearing a supportive bra.

Yes! We want to help make procedures more affordable and accessible for our patients. We offer financing options through trusted medical financing companies such as CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit, Cherry, and PatientFi. These services allow you to pay for your procedure over time with monthly payments, choose from 0% interest or low-interest plans, and get instant approval decisions with soft credit checks. Review our Pricing and Financing page to learn more.

Absolutely. Because breast ptosis often occurs alongside other body changes following pregnancy or massive weight loss, many patients opt to combine their breast lift with procedures like a Tummy Tuck or Liposuction. Combining these treatments into a single Mommy Makeover allows for a comprehensive transformation with a single recovery period!

It can be tricky to evaluate your own breast tissue! Generally, if your nipples sit below the breast crease, a lift is required to restore a youthful position. If you have lost upper-pole volume but do not have severe sagging, implants alone might suffice. The absolute best way to determine the perfect surgical plan for your unique anatomy is to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Claudia Kim.

Wait times can vary depending on the season, but our team at New Look New Life works hard to accommodate our patients' preferred timelines. If you are ready to reclaim your confidence with a perkier, more youthful profile, don't wait! You can Book Now online or call us directly at (212)-830-6830 to find an appointment time that works best for you.