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A breast lift with implants is one of the most requested procedures at both locations of New York Breast Surgery Center. This breast procedure fixes two separate issues in one surgery: sagging boobs and lost volume. Put them together and you get what neither delivers on its own, since:
Experienced plastic surgeon Dr. David Shokrian and board-certified surgeon Dr. Mohamed Soliman Ahmed Elfar, perform this procedure for women who want more than just a size change. Many women miss the shape and fullness they enjoyed before pregnancy, weight loss or aging. Most aren’t looking for a dramatic change; they just want to feel comfortable and balanced in their clothes again.
“Some past patients believed they only needed implants,” says Dr. Shokrian. “But after looking at their breast position and nipple direction, I realized they could use a lift too. I knew they wouldn’t achieve their goals without addressing both issues at the same time.”
Implants add volume. If your breast tissue sits below your natural fold, an implant makes your breast bigger, but it leaves everything in the same drooping position. The implant fills the upper part of your breast; the lower tissue keeps hanging. If your nipple is already pointing down, it will look even lower against the fullness sitting above it. The shape gets worse, not better.
Dr. Shokrian adds: “An augmentation puts the implant beneath your chest muscle. A lift reshapes and repositions your breast tissue above it. You may need both to get the profile you want. You also may opt for nipple correction to ensure your nipples and areolae fit your new bosom shape and position. During your consultation, I measure your chest and examine the degree of sagging and your skin quality. I build a treatment plan to deliver the overall look you desire.”
If you’re considering fuller breasts, the best option for you depends on your anatomy. Your consultation includes a detailed evaluation of your breast tissue quality, skin elasticity and nipple position. You may benefit from a breast lift with breast implants if you have:
Women who are considering replacing their implants — for a variety of aesthetic or medical reasons, including breast implant illness — may choose to include a lift at the same time. The combined procedure restores your shape. If your breasts have more advanced drooping, you may be advised to have the lift first and wait a few months before implants are placed so your tissue can heal properly.
Once you’re under general anesthesia at the New York Breast Surgery Center’s accredited surgical suite, your plastic surgeon completes the combined procedure in two to three hours, from start to finish. Depending on the complexity of the surgery and what you want to accomplish, your procedure includes up to three steps:
“Your incision sites depend on how much drooping you have,” says Dr. Shokrian. “When it’s appropriate, I use a lollipop incision, which involves incisions around the edge of your areola, then a vertical line straight down to the fold. Significant sagging calls for an anchor incision, which adds a short horizontal line along the fold under your breast. Your incision pattern and scarring depend entirely on your anatomy and the technique I have to use. You will have scars, but done right, they fade unnoticeably.”
During your consultation, your breast surgeon narrows down which implants genuinely fit your body size, your tissue health and your goals before making recommendations. Your implant choices may include:
You share your goals with your surgeon, who explains the realistic results you can expect. His recommendations are based on factors like your ribcage width, skin quality and natural breast tissue. Women who want to skip implants entirely find that fat transfer augmentation is a natural path worth exploring.
Healing takes time, and your final results settle little by little. Swelling shapes your results for the first two to three months. When that subsides, your breasts sit higher on your chest. Your nipples face forward instead of pointing down. Your upper pole looks full and round instead of flat or hollow.
“What you notice first is how your clothes fit,” says Dr. Shokrian. “Tops you’d given up on suddenly work. That transformation is exactly why I love performing this dual procedure.”
Your results hold up for years. If you maintain a stable weight and wear supportive bras, you’ll hold onto your shape longer. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation ranked as the second most performed surgical procedure in the United States in 2024 with over 306,000 cases. Breast lifts added another 153,000. These numbers reflect how predictable and satisfying the outcomes are.
If your shape shifts over the years, breast revision surgery brings it back. And when you’re ready to talk prices, your breast lift pricing and augmentation costs depend on your specific anatomy and implant choice. Your total cost for the procedure is detailed for you after your consultation, so you have no surprises.
After your procedure, before you return home, Dr. Shokrian gives you clear, detailed post-op instructions. You’ll know exactly what’s coming at every stage. Your recovery moves through a number of stages, including:
During your recovery, you can speak with someone regarding any recovery issues as they arise. For patients traveling from outside New York who need to plan their trip around the procedure, your New York Breast Surgery Center team also has a clear process.
Have questions about a breast lift with implants? Find answers to some of the most common questions below.
Breastfeeding is possible for some women after this surgery. It depends on how which technique your surgeon uses for your procedure. If you plan on pregnancy and want to breastfeed, tell your surgeon during the consultation.
Implants generally last up to 20 years. You can replace them if something happens to one or both.
Temporary numbness after surgery is normal. You regain full sensation within a few months.
Every surgery carries risk. For a breast lift with breast implants, those include infection, scarring, changes in nipple sensation and implant-related issues such as capsular contracture. Minimize your risks by relying on the best breast surgeons in New York City at New York Breast Surgery Center.
One combined surgery is both safe and effective. Women with more severe drooping, however, may do better with a staged approach.
Yes. Dr. Shokrian addresses the differences in size and position during the same procedure using an approach similar to dedicated asymmetry correction.
A breast lift with breast implants corrects shape, position and volume in one surgery. No other breast procedure covers all three at once. The aesthetic breast experts you pick to perform your procedure must bring not only precision and real surgical experience, but a keen eye to the operating table. The plastic surgeons at New York Breast Surgery Center have all those skills.
Your consultation starts with your anatomy, your goals and an honest conversation about what is realistic for your body. Schedule a consultation for a breast lift with implants in Midtown Manhattan or in Great Neck, Long Island today.
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