Many women notice changes in their breasts over time due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations. These changes may include sagging tissue, drooping nipples, enlarged areolas, or breasts that no longer look proportional. A bra lift, also known as a breast lift, is a surgical procedure that repositions and reshapes the breasts for a more youthful, lifted, and balanced appearance. Clothing fits better, the bustline looks naturally rejuvenated, and confidence is restored.
At Atwood Plastic Surgery in Little Rock, AR, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Danielle Atwood provides breast lift procedures that address sagging, asymmetry, or changes in nipple position. By tightening excess skin, reshaping the breast mound, and repositioning the nipples, Dr. Atwood helps women achieve long-lasting, natural-looking results that enhance body proportions and create a shapely silhouette.
What Is a Bra Lift?
A bra lift (breast lift or mastopexy) is a cosmetic surgery designed to restore the breasts to a higher, firmer position on the chest. The procedure removes and cinches excess skin, reshapes the breast tissue, and repositions the nipple-areola complex for improved symmetry and youthful cleavage. It can also reduce the size of enlarged areolas, creating a more proportionate appearance.
Benefits
About the Procedure
During a breast lift, incisions are made based on the amount of correction needed. Excess skin is removed, tissue is reshaped, and nipples are repositioned higher on the chest. For patients with very stretched or heavy breasts, Dr. Atwood may recommend the use of an internal bra (soft tissue matrix). This innovative technique places an absorbable scaffold inside the breast for added internal support, helping maintain results longer by preventing lower pole stretching. As noted by plastic surgeons nationwide, the internal bra is not a separate procedure but a supplemental tool used during lifts, augmentations, or reductions to improve long-term outcomes.
Recovery
Recovery after a breast lift typically takes one to two weeks for light activities, with full exercise resuming after about six weeks. If an internal bra is used, healing time is not extended, though some patients may feel additional firmness from the supportive scaffold during the first months. Swelling and tenderness are expected initially but improve steadily as the breasts heal and settle into their new shape.
Why Choose Atwood Plastic Surgery
Dr. Danielle Atwood is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon with advanced expertise in breast procedures. She combines precise surgical techniques with a compassionate, patient-focused approach, ensuring that each woman’s goals are met with safety and artistry. By offering the latest innovations such as internal bra support, Dr. Atwood helps her patients achieve results that are not only beautiful but longer-lasting.
Bra Lift FAQs
After a bra lift, many women find that bras, dresses, and tops fit more comfortably and flatteringly because the breasts sit higher and have a firmer, more youthful shape.
An internal bra uses absorbable support material to reinforce the breast tissue during surgery. It helps maintain lift, reduces stretching, and prolongs results.
Yes, many women combine a breast lift with augmentation for added volume or with reduction for smaller, lifted breasts. Dr. Atwood customizes the approach to meet your goals.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you are ready to smooth cellulite and enhance your confidence, call Atwood Plastic Surgery in Little Rock, AR at 844-639-9689 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Danielle Atwood. Patients from North Little Rockand nearby areas are encouraged to learn more about this advanced approach.
