Breast Lift in Scottsdale AZ

Over time, our skin’s collagen and elastin levels are gradually depleted, causing the skin to lose elasticity. This can affect the breasts, leading to a reduction in their fullness and firmness. The resulting sagging can be lifted and reshaped with a breast lift – also referred to as mastopexy – to restore a tighter, more youthful appearance.
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Regain Lifted Breasts

If you have been missing your firm, lifted breasts from years ago, whether you went through childbirth, weight loss, or simply the natural aging process, a breast lift can raise and reshape the breasts and areolae to give them perkier, more desirable contours. At MG Plastic Surgery, our breast lift surgery can boost your confidence by helping you achieve your aesthetic goals.
Many women consider a lift when their breasts no longer sit where they used to—bras fit differently, the upper pole looks deflated, and the silhouette feels less “put together” even at a stable weight. A consultation for Breast Lift in Scottsdale AZ focuses on what is driving the change: skin elasticity, volume distribution, nipple position, and how your breasts move in day-to-day life. Your surgeon will assess whether you need repositioning only, added volume, or a combined approach to restore a youthful contour. You’ll also discuss scar placement, how your preferred clothing fits, and what “natural” looks like on your frame. The goal is not a different body—it’s a more lifted, balanced shape that matches your proportions and feels confident in real settings, not just in a bra. Patients appreciate that a lift can restore a perkier profile and improve symmetry without requiring extreme changes. You should leave your consult with a clear plan and realistic timeline.

What Is a Breast Lift?

Breast lift surgery raises sagging breasts to add volume and improve the contour of the bustline. Dr. Gigena takes into account each patient’s unique anatomy and personalizes the approach to their specific needs. Utilizing the most advanced techniques, Dr. Gigena removes excess tissue and skin while repositioning the breasts to create a more desirable silhouette.

Breast Lift Techniques

There are a few surgical techniques, each involving a different type of incision based on the individual’s body type, the size and shape of the breasts, the position and size of the areolas, the quality of skin elasticity, and the degree of volume loss.

Donut Incision

The donut incision, also known as the concentric incision, traces around the edge of the entire areola, making it nearly invisible once healed. Typically performed on patients with smaller breasts and only mild drooping, donut mastopexy preserves the sensation of the nipples and leaves the least visible scar. Although a simple and quick procedure, it offers the least control and works best for a less extensive lift.

Donut Incision

Lollipop Incision

Also called the circumvertical incision, the lollipop incision traces around the areola, much like the donut technique, and then continues with a vertical line tracing down to the bottom crease of the breast, like the shape of a lollipop. For women with larger or mid-sized breasts and only moderate drooping, this technique allows for more control of the breast contour by reshaping underlying tissues and removing excess skin.

Lollipop Incision

Anchor Incision

The anchor technique, also known as the inverted T incision, traces around the areola, vertically down to the bottom crease of the breast, and then horizontally along the lower crease to the chest wall. This approach offers the most dramatic lift and is ideal for large breasts, significant drooping, or inelastic skin. The areolae can be reshaped or shifted to a higher position, and excess skin can be removed to improve the appearance.

Anchor Incision

Incision choice is not about “best” versus “worse”— it’s about achieving the right lift with the least tradeoff for your anatomy. For mild drooping, a donut incision can refine areola size and provide a subtle lift with minimal scarring. The lollipop technique offers more reshaping control and is often appropriate when the nipple position needs more elevation and breast tissue needs stronger internal support. The anchor approach is typically used when lift needs are significant and skin elasticity is limited, because it allows more skin removal and a stronger contour change. In your planning, you should also discuss areola position, symmetry goals, and whether volume loss should be addressed separately. Bring a few reference photos that reflect your desired “finish” in clothing, and be specific about what bothers you most: nipple position, lower pole stretch, or upper fullness. Our thoughtful surgeon will translate those preferences into a technique that balances lift, scar placement, and a natural shape. That matching process is what keeps results proportional.

Meet Dr.Manuel Gigena

DOUBLE BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON
Any surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the breasts requires both technical and artistic skills and an eye for the unique anatomy of each patient. Dr. Manuel Gigena has dedicated his life’s work to improving the health and appearance of his patients in Scottsdale, AZ. Within his care, you will receive customized enhancements and a compassionate bedside manner to help you feel at ease.
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Many patients find peace of mind when they understand how the surgeon chooses the technique because it is not “one lift fits all.” If heaviness, back discomfort, or chronic shoulder grooving are also part of your story, ask whether Breast Reduction in Scottsdale AZ would better match your functional goals while still improving aesthetics. A good consult should end with clarity: what the lift will change, what it will not, and how your scar care and support bra plan will be managed. You should also know who to contact if questions come up.
Recovery feels smoother when you treat it as a staged process. Early on, your priority is comfort, circulation, and protecting incisions—short walks, consistent bra support, and avoiding strain are key. Swelling and bruising are expected, and sensation can take time to normalize, so it helps to measure progress in weeks rather than days. Plan time off so you can rest without rushing, and set up pillows to keep your upper body elevated for sleep. Most patients can return to light routines gradually, but lifting, bending, and workouts should follow your surgeon’s timeline to protect the internal repair. Scar care also matters: once you are cleared, consistent scar management supports a cleaner finish over time. Long-term, stable weight helps preserve your new shape because major fluctuations can stretch skin again. If you want a predictable plan, schedule your consultation and ask for a written recovery roadmap with milestones—when you can drive, when you can work, and when exercise can safely restart. Clear checkpoints reduce anxiety and keep healing on track.
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FAQ

Will a breast lift change breast size?

A lift primarily repositions and reshapes; volume may appear fuller due to elevation, but size changes depend on whether augmentation or reduction is added.
Women with concerns about the impact that sagging and stretching have had on how their breasts look may be ideal candidates for breast lift surgery.
Patients seeking this type of procedure have downturned nipples, asymmetrically laying breasts, areolas falling below the lower breast crease, drooping breast tissue, or overstretched skin.
Additionally, good candidates have the following traits:
  • At least 18 years old
  • In good physical health
  • Stable in their weight
  • Realistic in their goals and expectations
  • Non-smoker
Dr. Gigena will go over everything you need to know in your initial consultation to make sure the procedure is right for you.
After surgery, you may experience bruising and swelling for the first two weeks. Your nipples, areolae, and breast tissue may feel numb for up to six weeks. Pain can be managed with medication prescribed by your physician. There may be tubes placed at the incision sites to drain excess fluid or blood. These will be removed after a few days. Dr. Gigena will give you a surgical support bra you will wear for the first few days. You will then be given a soft support bra to wear for the next month. During the first six weeks of healing, you must refrain from strenuous activities – including bending, lifting, and sexual intercourse – and sleep on your back to allow for proper circulation.
Your surgeon chooses based on drooping level, breast size, skin elasticity, and the degree of reshaping needed to achieve your goals.
Most swelling and bruising improves in the first few weeks, while activity restrictions commonly last around six weeks, depending on healing and surgeon guidance.