Breast Lift in Nashville, TN

A breast lift, or mastopexy, reshapes and raises sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the breast tissue and nipple to a more youthful height. It corrects ptosis (drooping) caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, gravity, and aging. It does not significantly change breast size—for added volume, a lift can be combined with augmentation.

If your primary concern is sagging or the position of your nipples rather than size, a lift is likely the appropriate procedure. A simple test: if your nipple falls at or below the inframammary fold (the crease beneath the breast), you likely have ptosis that augmentation alone cannot correct. Dr. Griffin evaluates each patient individually and will recommend the approach best suited to your anatomy and goals during your consultation at Nashville Cosmetic Surgery.

The technique Dr. Griffin uses depends on the degree of sagging. A crescent lift is minimal and reserved for very mild ptosis. A periareolar (donut) lift is appropriate for mild cases. A vertical (lollipop) lift addresses moderate sagging and produces an incision around the areola and straight down. A full anchor lift is used for significant ptosis and adds a horizontal incision in the crease. Dr. Griffin will recommend the least invasive technique that achieves your desired result.

All breast lift techniques involve some scarring, as incisions are necessary to remove excess skin and reshape the tissue. However, scars are placed in locations that are hidden by bras and swimwear, and they fade significantly over 12–18 months. Dr. Griffin uses advanced closure techniques to minimize scarring, and The Skin Lounge offers scar treatment options to optimize your healing.

Yes. A lift with augmentation is one of the most commonly requested combination procedures, particularly for patients who have experienced volume loss after pregnancy or weight changes. Performing both in a single surgery means one recovery period. Dr. Griffin will assess your tissue quality and the degree of sagging to determine whether combining procedures is the safest and most effective approach.

Most patients return to non-physical work within one week and resume normal activities within 3–4 weeks. You will wear a surgical bra for the first few weeks, and heavy lifting and strenuous exercise are restricted for 4–6 weeks. Swelling and some asymmetry in early healing are normal and resolve over several weeks as the breasts settle into their new position.

A breast lift produces long-lasting results, but they are not permanent. Future pregnancy, significant weight changes, and the natural effects of aging and gravity will gradually affect results over time. Maintaining a stable weight and wearing supportive bras helps preserve your results.

Some breast lift techniques, particularly those involving periareolar incisions, may affect milk duct integrity and breastfeeding ability. If you plan to breastfeed in the future, it is important to discuss this with Dr. Griffin before surgery so he can take this into account in his surgical planning and technique selection.

Yes. Breast lift surgery at Nashville Cosmetic Surgery is performed under general anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist. The procedure typically takes 2–3 hours, depending on the technique used and whether additional procedures are being performed simultaneously.

The cost of a breast lift at Nashville Cosmetic Surgery depends on the technique required, surgical complexity, and facility and anesthesia fees. A detailed quote is provided at your consultation. Financing is available for qualified patients. As with any cosmetic procedure, we encourage evaluating the surgeon's credentials and experience alongside cost.

Your breast lift will be performed in Nashville Cosmetic Surgery's onsite, state-licensed surgical facility. This means your procedure takes place in a dedicated surgical environment that has met the State of Tennessee's rigorous requirements for surgical safety, staffing, equipment, sterilization, and emergency preparedness—not in a shared hospital outpatient department or an unlicensed procedure room. Dr. Griffin and his dedicated surgical team perform every case in the same facility, ensuring consistency, privacy, and a level of personalized care that a hospital setting simply cannot provide.