Breast Lift With Implants Surgeons in Seattle, WA
For many women, aging, pregnancy, weight changes, or heredity lead to breast sagging and volume loss. Combining a breast lift, also called mastopexy, with implants addresses both concerns in a single procedure. At Sound Plastic Surgery, our experienced, board-certified surgeons in Seattle offer this surgery to enhance, reshape, and elevate the appearance of the breasts with personalized care and proven expertise.
What Is a Breast Lift with Implants and How Is It Different from Just Augmentation or a Lift Alone?
A breast lift with implants combines the benefits of a mastopexy and breast augmentation in one surgery. The lift removes excess skin, reshapes breast tissue, and repositions the nipple, while the implants restore volume and improve projection. Implants alone increase fullness but cannot correct sagging, and a lift alone raises the breasts but does not add volume. By combining both techniques, patients achieve a lifted, fuller, and more youthful-looking silhouette.
Is This Procedure Right For Me?
Women who experience significant sagging and want to restore volume are excellent candidates for this combined approach. Ideal candidates are often those who have experienced changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or the aging process. Patients should be in good overall health, at a stable weight, and have realistic expectations about the results. Those who have completed childbearing typically achieve the longest-lasting outcomes.
This procedure is customized based on each patient’s anatomy and desired results. It typically begins with placing the implants through an incision, often hidden in the natural breast crease to minimize visible scarring. Depending on your needs, implants may be positioned above or below the chest muscle. Once the implants are in place, the surgeon removes excess skin, reshapes the breast tissue, and repositions the nipple and areola to a more youthful height. The result is improved volume, contour, and symmetry.
How Long Does the Procedure Take and What Can I Expect in Recovery?
On average, breast implant surgery lasts about one hour, while a combined lift and augmentation can take longer. The procedure is performed under anesthesia at our accredited, on-site ambulatory surgery center. It is typically done on an outpatient basis, allowing most patients to return home the same day. Recovery involves managing swelling, following detailed aftercare instructions, and avoiding strenuous activity for several weeks. Most patients return to work and light daily activities within about a week.
What Results Can You Expect After Combining a Lift with Implants?
Patients can expect lifted, firmer, and fuller breasts with an enhanced shape and profile. The procedure corrects sagging, repositions the nipple-areolar complex, and restores symmetry, creating a more balanced silhouette. Initial results are visible immediately, but final contours continue to improve over several months as swelling subsides and the incisions heal. With proper care and stable weight, the results can be long-lasting.
What Are the Risks and How Long Do Results Last?
As with any surgery, there are risks to consider. These may include scarring, temporary or permanent changes in breast or nipple sensation, asymmetry, or implant-related complications. Choosing a board-certified surgeon and following postoperative care instructions helps minimize risks. While results are long-lasting, natural aging, gravity, and lifestyle factors can gradually affect breast shape over time, and some patients may choose future touch-up procedures.
Why Choose Sound Plastic Surgery in Seattle for a Breast Lift with Implants?
At Sound Plastic Surgery, our board-certified surgeons, led by Drs. Cooper and Sattler are highly experienced in cosmetic breast procedures and known for delivering natural-looking, harmonious results. We focus on personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals and take pride in providing a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment. Patients throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and the surrounding areas trust our team to help them achieve beautiful and lasting results. Reach out for more information on personalized plastic surgery care.
Breast Implant FAQ
What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery that increases breast size and improves breast shape using implants.
Does breast augmentation lift sagging breasts?
No. Breast implants add volume but do not correct sagging. Patients with significant sagging may require a breast lift in addition to implants.
What types of implants are available?
You can choose silicone or saline implants in a range of sizes, shapes, and projections to match your goals.
How long does breast augmentation surgery take?
Most breast implant surgeries take about one hour and are performed as outpatient procedures.
Where are the incisions located?
The most common incision is in the breast crease (inframammary fold), allowing discreet placement with excellent healing.
Will the results look natural?
Yes. Modern breast implants are designed to provide soft, natural results when selected and placed correctly by experienced surgeons.
How long does recovery take?
Most patients return to light activities within a few days, with full recovery taking several weeks.
Can implants correct asymmetry?
Yes. Implants of different sizes can improve breast symmetry.
How long do implants last?
Breast implants are long-lasting devices, but they may need replacement or revision over time.
When will my implants “drop and settle”?
Initial swelling improves within weeks, while final implant positioning typically settles over several months.