NEW YORK CITY
A breast lift, or mastopexy, restores a firmer, more youthful breast shape by lifting sagging tissue, repositioning the nipple, and reshaping the overall contour. A breast lift elevates and reshapes the breasts without necessarily changing their size, creating a more refreshed, confident silhouette that feels balanced and natural to your body.
What Is Breast Lift Surgery?
A breast lift, also called mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that elevates the breasts, tightens the breast skin, and improves projection, shape and contour. It is the ideal procedure to improve breast shape while maintaining the same volume. Unlike a breast reduction or augmentation, a mastopexy primarily focuses on shaping and lifting, not changing breast volume.
How Is a Breast Lift Performed?
Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) is performed under general anesthesia in an operating room. Depending on your anatomy and degree of sagging, Dr. Franck may different skin incision patterns to elevate the breast. During the procedure, excess skin is removed, internal tissue is repositioned and tightened, and the nipple–areolar complex is elevated for a more youthful, natural position. The areola and nipple can be reduced in size if needed.
A More Youthful, Lifted Shape
A breast lift restores a firmer, naturally elevated breast contour, helping your chest look more youthful and refreshed without changing breast volume unless desired.
Improved Nipple Position and Symmetry
By repositioning and reshaping the nipple–areolar complex, the procedure enhances symmetry and restores the aesthetic center of the breast.
Better Proportions and Clothing Fit
A lifted breast contour improves overall body proportions and allows clothing, bras, and swimwear to fit more comfortably and attractively.
Good Candidates for a Breast Lift
You may be a good candidate for a breast lift if you have:
Nipples that point downward or sit below the breast fold
Breast asymmetry
Stable weight and good overall health
Loss of breast shape after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes
Realistic expectations about scars and long-term result
During your consultation, Dr. Franck will assess your goals, breast tissue quality, and skin elasticity to determine the most appropriate surgical approach.
Why Choose Dr. Franck for Your
Breast Lift?
Dr. Philipp Franck is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with extensive experience in breast reshaping procedures, including mastopexy. Known for his meticulous technique and natural results, he carefully tailors each breast lift to the patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Castle Connolly Top Doctor (since 2023)
New York Times Magazine Rising Star Surgeon (since 2022)
Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine
Specialized expertise in breast lift and body contouring procedures
His approach emphasizes refined, long-lasting results with a focus on safety, balance, and restoring confidence.
Surgical Expertise & Recognition
Dr. Franck combines advanced technique with deep anatomical knowledge, earning recognition as one of NYC’s rising stars in plastic surgery.
Refined, Natural Aesthetics
Dr. Franck’s approach to natural results focuses on balance and restoring harmony, avoiding the overly tight or “done” look.
Boutique Experience in Manhattan
Every consultation and procedure is tailored to you, with the highest level of privacy, comfort, and personalized care in an elegant Manhattan setting.
Breast Lift Timeline
Breast Lift (mastopexy)
FAQs
Results often last many years. Longevity depends on skin quality, aging, gravity, and weight stability, but most patients enjoy lasting improvement in shape and position.
There is no age that you have to get a breast lift. Appropriate candidates range widely. The right time is when sagging or she shape of your breasts affects your comfort, confidence, or clothing fit, and when breast development is complete.
Yes. A breast lift alone reshapes and elevates the breast without adding volume. Implants are optional if additional fullness or upper-pole volume is desired.
Most patients retain normal sensation. Temporary changes are common; permanent loss is uncommon but possible.
A lift reshapes and elevates the breast but does not remove significant volume. A reduction both lifts and decreases size.
Most patients describe mild to moderate discomfort and tightness, typically well-controlled with over the counter medication.
A lift does not significantly change volume, though removing excess skin may make the breasts appear slightly smaller and more compact.
Many patients retain the ability to breastfeed, though it cannot be guaranteed. This depends on anatomy and surgical technique.
Most patients return to light work within 1–2 weeks, depending on their job and healing speed.
Schedule Your Private Consultation
Discover how a breast lift can restore a lifted, more youthful shape without changing your size. Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Philipp Franck, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York, to create your personalized plan today.
