A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a procedure to raise and rejuvenate the apperance of the breast.  This procedure is designed to elevate the breasts and give them a more youthful appearance. 

A breast lift may also be completed in conjunction with breast enlargement surgery (augmentation), at which point in becomes known as an augmentation mastopexy.

Dr. Khalifeh's preferred approach is the vertical pattern matopexy or augmentation mastopexy which minimizes scars and gives a lasting lift to the breast.

goals of the breast lift (mastopexy):

• Elevate the breasts due to sagging caused by the effects of aging and gravity.
• Firm the breasts if they have lost substance due to pregnancy and subsequent breast-feeding.
• Re-align your nipples/areolas if they point down or to the side.
• an overall youthfull look to the breasts

goals of the breast lift/Augmentation (augmentation-mastopexy):

• same as above, plus the addition of volume giving a youthfull appeareance/cleavage

General Procedure

The breast lift surgical procedure usually takes  three hours to perform. 

Dr. Khalifeh is well known for his augmentation mastopexy results.  His  preferred approach is the vertical pattern/superior medial pedicle approach, although he also performs other procedures occasionally for select breast shapes that may be better reshaped with another approach.

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, the following pictures are taken from a typical case.  Note that the pictures show pictures of the actual surgery being performed.  Click here to proceed.

Location:

This surgery is performed under general anesthesia.  This is either performed in a surgery center such as the chevy chase surgery center, or in a hospital where Dr. Khalifeh holds priviliges, such as Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC.

An overnight stay is not required, but may be arranged if preferred.

Recovery Process

Generally, post-operative instructions call for  rest and limited arm movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time.  For a desk job, typical time off work required is five days.  

The patient will need to wear a specialized surgical bra for several weeks. This is provided by our office, and patients may change to a "sports" bra of their liking at one week.

 Patients sometimes report minor pain associated with surgery which can be treated with oral medication. 

 For a breast lift in Washington DC or Bethesda MD contact board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Marwan Khlaifeh.