Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Austin, TX
Dr. Khansa is a Harvard Medical School graduate, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, named an Austin Monthly Top Doctor in 2026, and has performed thousands of breast surgeries with excellent results.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, gravity, and time naturally change your breasts. They lose volume and begin to sag.
A breast lift (mastopexy) restores a lifted, youthful breast shape and position position. Many women combine a lift with augmentation for the best of both worlds: volume and height.
Dr. Khansa performs breast lifts with meticulous attention to detail, and beautiful natural results.
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What Causes Breast Sagging (Ptosis)?
Who is a good candidate for breast lift?
Your breast lift consultation with Dr. Khansa
Breast fift + augmentation (augmentation-mastopexy)
Breast lift: the procedure
Recovery after breast lift
Natural breast lift results: what to expect
Why choose Dr. Khansa for breast lift in Austin?
Schedule your breast lift consultation in Austin today
Ready to take the next step? Dr. Khansa offers personalized consultations with evening and weekend availability.
📍 3305 Northland Dr., Suite 210, Austin, TX 78731
📞 (512) 615-6566 (call or text)
🗓️ Schedule online below
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift (mastopexy) is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and reshapes breast tissue to lift and reposition sagging breasts. Unlike breast augmentation (which adds volume with implants), a lift repositions the existing breast tissue higher on the chest for a more youthful contour.
A breast lift works beautifully for patients who:
Have good breast volume but experience sagging
Want to correct asymmetry
Want to restore the breast shape lost after pregnancy
Many patients combine a lift with augmentation (called "augmentation-mastopexy") for volume and height simultaneously.
What Causes Breast Sagging (Ptosis)?
Breast sagging happens naturally due to:
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: skin stretches; breast tissue loses volume after weaning
Gravity: over time, the ligaments supporting breast tissue stretch
Aging: skin loses elasticity and collagen decreases
Significant weight loss: reduces breast volume, leaving excess skin
Genetics: some people naturally have more breast skin laxity
If you have sagging breasts, a lift might be right for you.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Lift?
You may be a good candidate for breast lift if you:
Have sagging or drooping breasts
Notice your nipples point downward
Have breast asymmetry (one breast higher than the other)
Have good breast volume but want them lifted
Are bothered by the appearance and want a more youthful contour
Are in good overall health with realistic expectations
Are done with pregnancy (or willing to accept how future pregnancies might affect results)
Dr. Khansa will evaluate your anatomy during a consultation to determine if you're a good candidate.
Your Breast Lift Consultation with Dr. Khansa
Every breast lift begins with a thorough evaluation. Dr. Khansa will:
Assess your breast volume, skin quality, and degree of sagging (ptosis)
Measure nipple position
Discuss your goals. Do you want more volume too? You might be a candidate for an augmentation-mastopexy
Explain the surgical technique and incision placement
Walk you through recovery and realistic outcomes
Answer all questions
Evening and weekend consultations are available.
Breast Lift Techniques
Dr. Khansa uses different techniques depending on how much lift is needed:
Vertical Lift ( for moderate sagging)
Incision around areola, and from areola down to the breast crease (lollipop-shaped)
Excellent for reshaping the breast contour
Full Anchor Lift (for significant sagging)
Incision around areola, down to the crease, and along the crease (anchor-shaped)
Maximum lift and reshaping
Dr. Khansa will recommend the technique that achieves your goals with the least visible scarring.
Breast Lift + Augmentation (Augmentation-Mastopexy)
Many patients want both height and volume. A combined lift + augmentation procedure:
Removes excess skin (lift)
Adds volume with an implant (augmentation)
Creates fuller, more youthful breasts
This can be done in a single surgery. Dr. Khansa will discuss whether combining these procedures makes sense for your anatomy and goals.
Breast Lift: The Procedure
Breast lift is performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. You go home the same day.
The exact steps depend on which technique is used, but the procedure includes:
Remove excess skin: Dr. Khansa carefully removes excess breast skin
Reshape and tighten: underlying breast tissue is reshaped and tightened
Reposition the nipple: the nipple and areola are moved higher
Close the incisions: with meticulous sutures to minimize visible scarring
Total operative time typically ranges from 2 to 3 hours.
Recovery after Breast Lift
Most patients return to light activities within 1-2 weeks. Here's what to expect:
Days 1-3: Soreness, tightness, swelling, managed with pain medication.
Week 1-2: Return to desk work. Avoid lifting and strenuous activity.
Week 3-6: Gradually resume normal activity. Breasts continue to settle.
Weeks 6-8: Cleared for exercise.
Months 3-6: Final results visible as swelling resolves. Scars begin to fade.
Months 12+: Scars continue to fade. Final breast shape fully apparent.
Dr. Khansa provides detailed post-operative care instructions and is available throughout your recovery.
Natural Breast Lift Results: What to Expect
Dr. Khansa's philosophy is natural enhancement, not an artificial or operated look. Your lifted breasts will look naturally youthful, and properly proportioned to your body.
What natural-looking results mean:
Breasts look lifted, not artificially positioned
Nipple position appears natural
Breast contour is smooth and balanced
You look refreshed and more confident
People notice you look great, not that you've had surgery
Why Choose Dr. Khansa for Breast Lift in Austin?
Harvard Medical School graduate
Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
2026 Austin Monthly Top Doctor
Expert in all breast surgeries: Thousands of breast surgeries performed with natural, beautiful results
Meticulous scar management and closure technique
Over 70 peer-reviewed publications on surgical technique
Evening and weekend consultations available
🔍 What's the difference between a breast lift and a breast augmentation?
A breast lift (mastopexy) removes excess skin and reshapes tissue to raise sagging breasts, without implants. A breast augmentation adds volume with implants. Many patients benefit from both procedures combined (augmentation-mastopexy) to achieve height and volume simultaneously.
🔍 Will I lose nipple sensation after a breast lift?
Temporary loss or altered sensation is common immediately after surgery. In most cases, sensation returns within weeks to months. Permanent loss is rare (less than 5%) when performed by a skilled surgeon like Dr. Khansa.
🔍 Can I breastfeed after a breast lift?
Many patients can breastfeed after a breast lift, though some may have reduced milk production.
🔍 How noticeable will my scars be?
Scars fade significantly over 12-18 months and continue to improve for up to 2 years. Most scars from breast lift are hidden by a bra or bikini top. Dr. Khansa uses meticulous closure techniques to minimize scar visibility.
🔍 Can I combine a breast lift with an augmentation?
Yes, this is very common. Combining a lift with an implant gives you both height and volume in a single surgery. This is called a "augmentation-mastopexy" procedure. Dr. Khansa will examine you to make sure you are a good candidate for single-stage surgery. If Dr. Khansa thinks it is too risky to do the augmentation and the lift at the same time, he will discuss that with you. In that case, the augmentation and the lift can be done separately.
🔍 How long do breast lift results last?
Breast lifts are designed to be long-lasting. However, breasts continue to age naturally due to gravity and time. Future pregnancies may affect your results. Most patients enjoy their lifted appearance for many years.
🔍 When can I return to exercise after a breast lift?
Light walking can resume on the same day as surgery. Exercise typically resumes around 6 weeks. Dr. Khansa will provide specific clearance based on your healing.
🔍 What if I want to have more children after a breast lift?
Future pregnancies will stretch your breasts again and may affect your surgical results. Some patients choose to wait until they're done having children before a lift. Others are happy with their results even after future pregnancies. Discuss this timing with Dr. Khansa.
🔍 Is a breast lift covered by insurance?
Breast lift is typically considered cosmetic and is not covered by insurance.
🔍 What's the difference between a breast lift and a breast reduction?
A breast lift (mastopexy) repositions sagging breasts without removing significant tissue volume. A breast reduction removes excess breast tissue and skin to make breasts smaller and lighter. If you have sagging but good volume, a lift is ideal. If you have oversized breasts with pain or sagging, reduction might be better.
🔍 How do I decrease my risk of complications after breast lift?
There are essential steps you must take to ensure a smooth recovery after breast lift:
Prevent infection and wound healing problems: Do not smoke, or use any form of tobacco, nicotine or vaping for 6 weeks before surgery, until 6 weeks after surgery
Accelerate your recovery: Eat a high protein diet. Drink plenty of fluids
Prevent blood clots: If you are on an oral contraceptive pill that contains estrogen, stop it 6 weeks before surgery and do not restart it until 6 weeks after surgery. You must walk at least 5 times a day, starting on the evening of surgery
Prevent pneumonia: Take deep breaths throughout the day, and cough if you need to
Prescriptions: Take prescription pain medications as instructed. Do not take herbal or homeopathic medications unless approved by Dr. Khansa, as these can cause bleeding and abnormal blood pressure
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Schedule your breast lift consultation in Austin today
Ready to take the next step? Dr. Khansa offers personalized consultations with evening and weekend availability.
📍 3305 Northland Dr., Suite 210, Austin, TX 78731
📞 (512) 615-6566 (call or text)
🗓️ Schedule online below
3305 Northland Dr., Suite 210, Austin, TX 78731
DrKhansa@KhansaPlasticSurgery.com
(512) 615-6566 (call or text)
(281) 962-8002
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