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Breast Lift New York City with Dr. Cangello
NYC Breast Lift Specialist, Dr. David Cangello knows that excessive sagging of the breasts can have an emotional impact, as some women report feeling a loss of femininity when the breasts deflate and droop. Breasts naturally droop over time, but in some cases, the breasts may lose a great deal of elasticity due to pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and other factors.1 As a result, significant sagging can occur. And as the breast skin stretches further, the areolas may also enlarge. Breast lift surgery can provide a long-lasting and effective solution to restore a more lifted, youthful appearance to the breasts.
The breast lift procedure is a surgical procedure designed to reshape and elevate the breasts for a more youthful, perky appearance. The procedure’s technical name is mastopexy and is a type of surgery that raises the breasts, removes excess skin, and restructures the internal tissue into an attractive, rounded shape. Creating a natural, rounded shape with a breast lift is an art that requires a high level of skill and aesthetic understanding. Often, breast lifts performed without this precision can leave the lower portion of the breasts (inferior/lower pole) looking boxy or flat. Dr. David Cangello is a skilled artist and surgeon who takes great care to achieve beautifully rounded, natural-looking results for patients experiencing minor, moderate, or severe ptosis in the breasts. During the procedure, the nipples and areolas are also resized and moved to a higher position. With this surgery, Dr. David Cangello can restore comfort and balance, helping patients feel confident about the way they look.
Restore shape and balance to your figure with a breast lift in NYC. Contact plastic surgeon Dr. David Cangello today at (646) 733-4696 to schedule your mastopexy consultation.
Ideal Candidates for a Breast Lift in NYC
- Excessively sagging breasts
- Enlarged or stretched areola
- Nipples that point downward or fall below the breast crease
- Breasts that appear to be “deflated” and elongated
Your Breast Lift Consultation
Breasts play an essential role in a woman’s sense of femininity and beauty; cosmetic imperfections, such as breast ptosis (sagging) and loss of volume, can significantly affect self-confidence. Dr. Cangello understands that these matters may be a source of embarrassment or anxiety for patients, which is why he and his staff treat all questions and concerns with the utmost care and privacy.
During the initial consultation, Dr. Cangello will review your medical history, answer questions about the procedure in detail and provide a physical examination to assess the degree of sagging and loss of volume. Based on the patient’s anatomy and cosmetic goals, he will create a custom treatment plan and review the optimal type of breast lift to help them feel more comfortable with their figure.
Dr. Cangello also helps patients explore additional surgical options that may complement the results of treatment. The breast lift itself can restore some fullness to the upper pole of the breasts, but it’s not always enough to meet the patient’s aesthetic goals. For this reason, many women choose to have their procedure performed with a breast augmentation with breast implants or fat transfer for optimal results. Whichever method is selected, Dr. Cangello is dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals from cosmetic surgery.
Breast Lift Surgery: How It Works
The surgical technique used depends on factors such as the degree of sagging, breast shape, breast volume, and the amount of excess skin. Dr. Cangello tailors each breast lift procedure to the patient’s unique anatomy and aesthetic goals, ensuring a youthful, lifted, and perky breast contour. Dr. Cangello performs the procedure under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting, using one of the following methods:
Crescent Mastopexy
This is the least invasive breast lift technique, and it is reserved for patients who need only the smallest amount of lifting or repositioning of the nipple-areolar complex. With this technique, a small crescent-shaped portion of breast skin and tissue is removed from the top of the areola to provide lift. However, this method is rarely used, as it can create a pulling effect on the nipple-areolar complex, causing it to take on an elongated appearance. This elongation can change the natural round shape of the areola into a more oval or oblong form.
The downside to this breast lift procedure is that it does not allow for a reduction in the size of the areola; however, it results in the least amount of scarring on the breast. The resultant scar will go around half of the circumference of the areola.
Benelli Mastopexy
Also known as a “donut lift” or “circumareolar lift,” this technique is ideal for women who do not have excessive breast skin and need only a slight lift—typically no more than a centimeter or two. A periareolar incision is made around the areola, removing excess skin and tissue. If necessary, the areola can also be resized.
This method effectively corrects mild sagging and asymmetry, and the resultant scar from this procedure is easily concealed, as the incision only goes around the areola’s circumference.
Vertical Mastopexy
This technique is sometimes called the “lollipop lift,” and it is recommended for women with a moderate level of breast sagging. Its lollipop-shaped incision pattern includes a periareolar incision around the areola, followed by a vertical incision extending to the inframammary fold at the breast crease. Skin and tissue are removed from the lower part of the breast and around the areola. The remaining breast tissue is then repositioned higher on the chest wall and reshaped to improve breast shape and projection.
Anchor Mastopexy
This technique is recommended for women whose breasts experience significant sagging. The incision is similar to the vertical mastopexy, but it has an additional incision along the breast crease, so the incisions form an anchor shape. Once the incisions are made, and the excess skin and tissues are removed, sutures are used to close the incisions and hold the newly shaped breast tissue together to create a tighter, lifted breast.
This is the most powerful method of breast lifting, as it allows for the greatest amount of excess, sagging skin to be removed, providing a dramatic improvement in breast shape and position.
Breast Lift Recovery & Results
While all patients’ experiences will vary, most patients find that the breast lift procedure does not involve excessive discomfort. After treatment is complete, you will wake up with a surgical dressing over your incisions, and you will be wearing a post-surgical bra. Your breasts may feel achy, swollen, or bruised following the surgery, but Dr. Cangello will prescribe appropriate pain medication to make your recovery as comfortable as possible.
Most patients can return to work after about a week, but exercise should be avoided for four-to-six weeks. During your recovery period, you will need to sleep on your back and avoid bending over or lifting heavy objects. You must also wear a surgical support bra for six weeks after surgery.
As swelling subsides and your body heals, you will begin to see your breast lift results, revealing a more youthful and lifted breast contour.3 The procedure enhances the breast’s shape and position while maintaining natural-looking results. Once your recovery is complete, you will be able to wear bras of your choosing, with or without underwire, and enjoy the long-lasting enhancement achieved through surgery.
Restore shape and balance to your figure with a breast lift in NYC. Contact plastic surgeon Dr. David Cangello today at (646) 627-7965 to schedule your mastopexy consultation.
David L. Cangello, MD, FACS Plastic Surgery New York
Dr. David Cangello is one of the top board-certified plastic surgeons in all of New York City. His approach of treating plastic surgery with an artistic eye has successfully shaped his practice. Dr. Cangello cares about the result of the surgery as much as the patient does. Read more to learn why you should choose Dr. Cangello for your next procedure.
Schedule a ConsultationBreast Lift, NYC – FAQs
The best candidates for a breast lift are individuals experiencing breast sagging due to aging, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, or genetics. If you are unhappy with the position or shape of your breasts and desire a more youthful, lifted appearance, you may be a good candidate for this procedure. If you want to increase the size of your breasts, you may require a breast lift with implants or fat grafting to achieve your desired results. Dr. Cangello will discuss the available surgery procedures and evaluate your individual needs to determine the most effective approach for achieving your desired results.
Treatment is provided at Dr. Cangello’s on-site operating room. This state-of-the-art surgical facility is fully accredited and meets the AAAASF’s (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) strict standards. And for optimal safety during the procedure, Dr. Cangello only works with board-certified anesthesiologists. Dr. Cangello also has operating privileges at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in NYC.
Patients should wait at least six months after giving birth or breastfeeding before having breast surgery. This procedure is often included as part of a mommy makeover.
There is an excellent chance you’ll still be able to breastfeed after your procedure. However, there is a slight chance that your ability to breastfeed may be diminished. This depends on the technique used, which Dr. Cangello will discuss with you during your consultation.
During your mastopexy, Dr. Cangello takes great care to make the incisions as meticulously as possible to ensure your scars are minimal. Most marks are easily concealed, but your particular scars will depend on the type of mastopexy performed:
- Crescent Mastopexy: Scar will go around half of the circumference of the areola.
- Benelli Mastopexy: You will have a donut-shaped scar around the areola.
- Vertical Mastopexy: This scar is similar to the Benelli mastopexy, but it also has a vertical scar that goes from the bottom of the areola down to the breast crease (in the shape of a lollipop).
Anchor Mastopexy: This scar is the same as the lollipop scar, but it also has a scar that goes along the breast crease (in the shape of an anchor).
Significant weight gain or a substantial increase in breast size can cause an earlier recurrence of breast sagging. Pregnancy can also cause changes in the breasts that may affect the results of your cosmetic procedure. These factors aside, you can expect the results to be long-lasting.
If you’re interested in breast lift surgery in Manhattan (NYC), New York, and surrounding areas, Dr. David Cangello is a board-certified plastic surgeon offering advanced breast enhancement techniques and providing natural-looking results tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
For a breast lift in NYC, contact plastic surgeon Dr. David Cangello today at (212) 644-4416.
1 Annals of Plastic Surgery. Breast ptosis: causes and cure. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20354434/. Accessed January 21, 2025.
2 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Breast Lift Candidates. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-lift/candidates. Accessed January 21, 2205.
3 American Society of Plastic Surgery. Breast Lift Results. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-lift/results. Accessed Janaury 21, 2025.