Can You Combine Breast Lift and Reduction Surgeries?
If you’re unhappy with the size, shape, or position of your breasts, you may be wondering if a breast lift and breast reduction can be performed together. Although both procedures focus on reshaping the breasts, they serve different purposes.
At his plastic surgery practice in Hamilton, NY, and NYC, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald wants patients to have the best of both worlds: A combination of reduction and lift. It’s often the ideal way to achieve youthful, well-contoured breasts that fit the body well.
Dr. Greenwald has been honored as a “Best of Westchester Doctor” for more than 10 years running and has a reputation for beautiful results in breast surgeries.
Today’s blog covers breast lift and reduction — and how they work best together.
Breast Lift and Reduction: The Differences
While these procedures share similarities, they have distinct goals:
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy): Focuses on lifting sagging breasts and moving the nipples higher for a perkier appearance. A breast lift does reduce some volume but doesn’t significantly alter breast size overall. It’s more focused on skin removal and repositioning.
- Breast Reduction: Reduces overall breast size by removing excess glandular tissue, fat, and skin. A breast reduction can remove up to a couple of pounds (or even more) from each breast. This can offer dramatic relief for women experiencing back pain and other issues due to oversized breasts.
Why Combine a Breast Lift with a Reduction?
For many women, a breast reduction alone may not provide the youthful, lifted appearance they desire. That’s why Dr. Greenwald performs a lift and breast reduction together. Following the breast reduction procedure, Dr. Greenwald elevates the nipples to an aesthetically pleasing position that looks proportionate and natural with your new breast shape and size.
By combining these procedures, Dr. Greenwald ensures that his patients achieve the comfort of smaller breasts and the beauty of a more lifted contour.
Breast Lift and Reduction in Harrison, NY, and NYC
Dr. Greenwald performs breast surgeries in our state-of-the-art surgical center in Westchester, about 20 miles north of Manhattan. Equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a highly trained team, our surgery center offers a convenient and comfortable non-hospital option for breast surgery.
If you’re considering a breast reduction but are concerned about residual nipple sagging, we hope this blog allays your fears. In the hands of Dr. Greenwald, you’ll achieve the volume reduction you want and the natural nipple lift that enhances your aesthetic results. Call us at 914-421-0113 to schedule a consultation at his Harrison or NYC office.
Dr. Joshua Greenwald is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City who studied and trained at prestigious educational institutions including Columbia University, Emory University, and New York University School of Medicine. His keen aesthetic eye and refined surgical techniques have led him to be a top choice for cosmetic face, breast, and body procedures in NYC. His exceptional patient care has earned him the distinction of “Top Doc” by both Westchester Magazine and Castle & Connolly for over 10 years running. Dr. Greenwald is an active member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Medical Association, and the Westchester County Medical Society.