Breast Augmentation With Lift
As women age, many lose fullness in their breasts, while others begin to notice sagging and stretched, lax breast skin. Some women have both concerns, leading to drooping, deflated breasts and nipples that point downward. If you want to lift, reshape, and add fullness to your breasts, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jules Walters performs breast augmentation surgery with a breast lift (mastopexy) at our New Orleans plastic surgery practice in Metairie, LA.
On this page, you’ll find answers to all your questions about how the surgery works, what to expect, and more.
Combining breast augmentation with a breast lift helps you achieve volume, shapeliness, and lift in one customized surgery. This procedure removes loose skin from the breasts and then adds volume by either placing silicone or saline implants or using a fat transfer method to achieve your goal size. Breast surgery with a lift and augmentation addresses multiple concerns, such as shape, size, and position to create younger, perkier-looking breasts.Dr. Walters tailors every augmentation with lift to your anatomy and goals, using advanced planning tools, including VECTRA® 3D imaging, to visualize your results in advance. Whether you want a subtle enhancement or more dramatic reshaping, this single surgery offers a powerful, long-lasting way to restore harmony between your body and how you feel in it.
Dr. Walters tailors every augmentation with lift to your anatomy and goals, using advanced planning tools, including VECTRA® 3D imaging, to visualize your results in advance. Whether you want a subtle enhancement or more dramatic reshaping, this single surgery offers a powerful, long-lasting way to restore harmony between your body and how you feel in it.
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At the MODERN, we emphasize a collaborative, well-informed process, beginning with your consultation. The first step is a phone call with our patient care coordinator, who will provide information to prepare you for your in-person consultation. You will then attend a consultation with Dr. Walters to discuss your goals and options. At this appointment, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the procedure, the recovery process, and the expected results, helping you determine whether a breast augmentation with lift is the right choice for you. We want to empower you to make confident decisions about your care with an unhurried, no-pressure approach.
During your consultation, you and Dr. Walters will go over your unique concerns and desires to create the best treatment plan for you. You will have a chance to view a simulation of your potential results with VECTRA® 3-D imaging. Dr. Walters will determine if a lift and fat transfer will achieve your desired outcome or if a lift with implants will better create your ideal look.
Dr. Walters performs combination breast surgery as an outpatient procedure. You will be under general anesthesia and comfortably asleep for the duration of the surgery. In most cases, the lift portion of the surgery is done after a temporary sizer is placed or after the breasts are injected with fat. The excess skin is eliminated, and the soft tissue is smoothed. The nipple and areola are positioned higher on the breast if desired.
Comprehensive Renewal
This combined surgery offers a fuller, more elevated breast shape, restoring lost volume while correcting sagging in one elegant procedure.
Efficient Recovery
Instead of two separate surgeries, you undergo one anesthesia experience and healing period, saving time and enhancing convenience.
Empowered Aesthetic Control
Choose your ideal lift and fullness with precision—whether through implants or fat grafting—resulting in a natural-looking, personalized outcome.
Boosted Self‑Confidence
Enjoy renewed self-assurance, improved posture, and the freedom to wear a wider variety of clothing styles.
There are several reasons why you may be looking into a combined breast lift and breast augmentation. It’s an ideal choice if you want to significantly rejuvenate your breasts while improving the firmness of your breast skin. You may have developed breast ptosis (sagging) caused by significant weight loss, aging, or pregnancy and would like to enhance the volume and shape of your breasts. This can all be achieved with an augmentation and lift.
The recovery time frame for augmentation with a lift will differ for everyone; however, you will probably be well enough to return to your everyday activities in about 7 days. You should refrain from exercise and strenuous activities for at least 4 weeks. After your surgery, there will also be mild to moderate swelling that may last for 2 to 3 weeks. Your implants will settle into their final position after several months, revealing your final results.
Our care for you continues long after you leave the office. Your recovery experience includes:
You’ll begin to notice a difference in the shape, size, and position of your breasts right after surgery, though your results will continue to refine over the following weeks. Most patients see their final results within 3 to 6 months, with scars continuing to fade for up to a year. During this time, your breasts will take on a rounder, perkier shape with improved projection, giving you a more youthful and balanced silhouette.
These enhancements can last for many years, especially when paired with a healthy lifestyle and proper support. While breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, many women enjoy their results for well over a decade before considering a revision. The lift component offers long-lasting elevation of the nipple and tightening of stretched skin, which can help you look and feel more confident in your clothes, swimwear, or nothing at all.
At the MODERN Plastic Surgery & Medspa, your experience is shaped by expert hands, advanced techniques, and a genuine commitment to care. Dr. Jules Walters combines double board certification with an artful eye and meticulous attention to detail, delivering results that honor your body’s proportions. Every breast augmentation with lift is thoughtfully planned using VECTRA® 3-D imaging and precise measurements to tailor the surgery to your anatomy and aesthetic goals.
From personalized consultations to comprehensive aftercare that includes direct access to Dr. Walters, you’re supported every step of the way. Patients consistently describe their experience as empowering, comfortable, and even enjoyable—because here, your confidence is our priority.
Dr. Walters draws from his exceptional training, experience, and skill to create beautiful, natural-looking results. He is board certified in both plastic surgery and general surgery, and completed extensive training in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. His memberships include:
His credentials, integrity, and patient-centered approach make him one of the best-rated plastic surgeons in New Orleans.
The cost of a breast lift at our New Orleans practice varies from person to person, depending on the technique, type of implant placed, and other factors. After assessing your goals during your consultation, we will provide you with a personalized pricing estimate.
If your breasts have lost volume and also appear to sag—with nipples sitting below the breast crease or pointing downward—you may benefit from combining implants with a lift. During your consultation, Dr. Walters will assess your skin quality, breast position, and goals to help determine the best approach.
Whether using implants, fat transfer, or both, Dr. Walters prioritizes natural-looking outcomes tailored to your frame. His advanced techniques and VECTRA® 3D imaging help ensure a proportionate, harmonious look that enhances your figure without appearing artificial.
Breast augmentation with lift results typically last many years. While aging and gravity continue to affect your body over time, most patients enjoy their enhanced shape and projection for 10 years or longer, especially when maintaining a stable weight and wearing supportive bras.
In many cases, breastfeeding is still possible after a breast augmentation with lift, particularly when the nipple and milk ducts remain intact. However, outcomes vary based on individual anatomy and surgical technique, so be sure to discuss your future family plans with Dr. Walters during your consultation.
Scarring is a natural part of any surgical procedure, but Dr. Walters takes care to place incisions in discreet areas and provides scar optimization tools—such as silicone sheeting and laser therapy—to help minimize visibility over time. Most scars fade significantly within a year.
Absolutely. Breast augmentation with lift is often included as part of a mommy makeover, which may also involve a tummy tuck or liposuction. Combining procedures can save on recovery time and achieve more comprehensive body rejuvenation.
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