Breast Lift
A Breast Lift Can Help You Achieve a More Youthful Bust Line
Breast lifts (mastopexy) are surgical breast procedures to raise and re-shape sagging (ptosis) breasts. If you would like to achieve a perkier, more youthful breast contour, a breast lift NYC performed by Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S at his offices serving Long Island, NY, Manhattan, Woodbury, The Hamptons, and Boca Raton, FL can help you achieve your goals.
Who is a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?
Most women find that they look and feel better after breast surgery, both with and without clothes. They find that clothing and bras fit better, and they often can wear clothing that they have not been able to wear in the past. The best candidates for breast lifts are women who have stretched skin and less volume in their breasts due to pregnancy, nursing, or weight loss.
Dr. Greenberg will carefully evaluate your breasts to determine if a breast lift is appropriate or if a simple breast augmentation procedure can be performed. Although women can still get pregnant and usually can breastfeed after breast lifts, the result may stretch out after subsequent pregnancies.
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A Breast Lift Can Help You Achieve a More Youthful Bust Line
Who is a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?
Why Choose a Breast Lift?
BREAST LIFT FACTS
Explaining the Unique Features of a Breast Lift
Customized Procedures
Breast Lift Recovery
Breast Lift Cost
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Choose a Breast Lift?
A breast lift can be performed to address various concerns of a patient. Some of them include:
- Lift sagging or droopy breasts
- Restore the contour of the breast after pregnancy or nursing
- Lift the breast after the loss of breast volume, or weight changes
- Correct asymmetrical breasts


Breast Lift Facts
Anesthesia: Sedation or general (Board Certified Anesthesiologist)
Length of Procedure: 1-2 1/2 hours
Length of Stay: Outpatient
Where performed: In Dr. Greenberg’s office ambulatory Surgery Center in Manhattan or on Long Island.
Discomfort: 1-3 days mild/moderate discomfort
Return to work: 1 week
Bandages: 24 hrs later all bandages will be removed. A surgical bra is to be worn for 3-4 weeks.
Bruising: Most cases, there is no bruising
Stitches: Dr. Greenberg will remove all stitches in 5-7 days
Exercise: 3-4 weeks before doing upper body exercise
Results: Dr. Greenberg strives to obtain a natural look. The results will be noticed in 3-4 months.
Explaining the Unique Features of a Breast Lift
Customized Procedures
Dr. Greenberg performs breast lifts (mastopexy NYC) on patients who have lost volume in their breasts because of pregnancy, weight change, age, or loss of firmness. The incisions for breast lifts are dependent on how “droopy” the breasts are. The extent of the scarring is often related to the droop: the greater the droop, the more extensive the incisions.
Some of the common incision techniques used to perform a breast lift include:
- Peri-areolar – Also known as a donut lift, this surgery uses an incision around the areola. The technique is best for patients with only mild to moderate drooping.
- Vertical – This technique is also known as a lollipop lift, and it allows Dr. Greenberg to achieve more advanced results. The incisions for a lollipop lift are placed around the areola and down the front of the breast to the crease. This approach helps to address more significant drooping by removing excess skin.
- Inverted T – Sometimes known as an anchor lift, this surgery can provide the most dramatic results. Incisions will be placed around the areola, down the front of the breast, and along the crease. Most patients who have nipples that face completely downward are typically the best candidates for this method.
To better understand the results you can achieve, you can view before and after photos of breast lifts performed by Dr. Greenberg.
The breast lift procedure also reduces the size of the areola. Breast implants may also be inserted during breast lifts to help give the breasts a fuller look. Dr. Greenberg can often use minimal incisions to perform breast lifts, which usually fade away.
At our practices, we operate with Vectra XT the complete 3D imaging solution for the body, breasts, and face. This visual simulator is used to provide our patients with a visual image of themselves to explore the exciting possibilities of the aesthetic procedure and help them achieve their personal goals.
Breast Lift Recovery
Breast lifts usually take about one to two hours, with the patient returning home after a short stay in our recovery suite. Dr. Greenberg removes the original surgical dressing on postoperative day one, and the patient is placed into a support bra to aid with recovery. Most of the sutures do not need to be removed, and the patient typically only has mild discomfort.
Patients can often get back to work in about three to four days after the surgical procedure and can start working out in the gym in about three to four weeks. If there is only minimal droop and if you want a slightly larger breast, breast augmentation surgery using a breast implant can be performed without the typical incisions of breast lifts.
Breast Lift Cost
The most significant factor affecting the cost of a breast lift procedure is the extent of the surgery. Other surgeons’ prices can include costly hospital fees, which Dr. Greenberg is able to avoid by performing all of his procedures in his own ambulatory center. Additional factors such as anesthesia and post-operative care will be included in the total cost of your treatment.
We proudly offer CareCredit℠ patient financing to provide our patients with a payment plan that they are comfortable with. CareCredit℠ features low-interest rates and flexible repayment terms.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are seeking a treatment that can correct drooping breasts and restore a more youthful appearance, please contact our office to schedule a breast lift consultation with Dr. Greenberg at our plastic surgery practice in New York or Florida.
Reviews
“He did my breast implants/lift, with liposuction. They came out great!! Dr. Greenberg is fantastic. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone!! I already sent 2 friends to him and they look great also.”
“Dr Greenberg has blown me away with his talent! I went to him three weeks ago for a breast lift and implant., and Today they took my bandages and I started to tear up because i couldn’t believe how AWESOME my breasts look and what a AMAZING job hedid on me!! He is very nice and very friendly, and every time I leave he always lets you know that u can call him at anytime with any problems or questions I may have! His staff is amazing!! Every single one of them Treats you very nice!! I defineitly recommend him to be your plastic surgeon!! Thank you Dr Greenberg for everything!!”
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW LONG DO THE STERI-STRIPS STAY ON?
The steri-strips will fall off within two weeks after surgery. Do not pull them off.
WHEN CAN I SHOWER?
You may shower 48 hours after surgery. You can get the steri-strips wet as well.
WHEN CAN I DRIVE?
You may drive two days after surgery as long as you are not on any medication.
HOW SHOULD I SLEEP?
You should sleep on 2-3 pillows for the first week following your procedure.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WEAR THE SPORTS BRA FOR?
You must wear a sports bra for one month after your surgery date.
WILL MY SCARS FADE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes, the scars will fade almost completely within the first year.
WILL I BE ABLE TO BREASTFEED?
It’s variable and depends on the type of procedure and patient.
WHEN CAN I WORK OUT AGAIN?
You may resume working out one month after your surgery.
DO I HAVE TO FINISH ALL OF THE MEDICATIONS?
You must finish all the antibiotics and take all other medications as needed.
Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg
Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a renowned double board-certified plastic surgeon based in Manhattan, Southampton, Woodbury, and Smithtown in New York and Boca Raton, Florida.
Related Procedures
Breast Reduction
Dr. Greenberg performs breast reductions in one of his affiliated hospitals. The procedure for breast reductions removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple.
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure commonly performed after a mastectomy to offer patients psychological and aesthetic benefits when recovering from breast cancer. This procedure allows many women to fully return to the life they enjoyed before being diagnosed with breast cancer, with barely any signs of the disease remaining.
Breast Implant Revision
If you are not satisfied with the results of a breast augmentation surgery, or if you have experienced a ruptured breast implant or other complication, Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S performs breast implant revision surgery at his practice.