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Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Birmingham

Surgery that raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, without changing size the way implants do. Compare Birmingham clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Birmingham

$7,000–$14,000

per procedure · USD

A general range for Birmingham, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Breast Lift surgeons in Birmingham

Plastic surgeons in Birmingham who list breast lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.

Cohn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham

Cohn Plastic Surgery

Birmingham

4.9 (200) · Google

Financing available

Cohn Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.9 stars across 200 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.

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Steinmetz Plastic Surgery in Birmingham

Steinmetz Plastic Surgery

Birmingham

4.8 (192) · Google

Financing available

Steinmetz Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 192 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Hedden, Gunn, and Halka Plastic Surgery in Birmingham

Hedden, Gunn, and Halka Plastic Surgery

Birmingham

4.6 (563) · Google

Financing available

Hedden, Gunn, and Halka Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.6 stars across 563 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACS in Birmingham

Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACS

Birmingham

4.8 (109) · Google

Financing available

Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 109 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Joshua Halka, MD - Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham

Dr. Joshua Halka, MD - Plastic Surgeon

Birmingham

4.9 (69) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Joshua Halka, MD - Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.9 stars across 69 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Plastic Surgery Specialists in Birmingham

Plastic Surgery Specialists

Birmingham

4.8 (87) · Google

Financing available

Plastic Surgery Specialists is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 87 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.

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Dr. J. Stephen Gunn, MD - Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham

Dr. J. Stephen Gunn, MD - Plastic Surgeon

Birmingham

4.8 (66) · Google

Financing available

Dr. J. Stephen Gunn, MD - Plastic Surgeon is a plastic surgery practice in Birmingham, Alabama, rated 4.8 stars across 66 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Nearest Breast Lift providers to Birmingham

No Birmingham clinics list Breast Lift yet. These are the closest cities where providers are available now.

About Breast Lift

Surgery that raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, without changing size the way implants do.

Sessions

One procedure, results last years but gravity and aging continue

Downtime

1 to 2 weeks off work, 6 weeks before full exercise

Good candidate

People whose breasts have descended after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss, and who are happy with their volume but not their position

  • Raises the breast and repositions the nipple to a natural height
  • Removes stretched skin that a bra only temporarily conceals
  • Can be combined with implants when volume loss is also a concern
  • Improves symmetry between sides
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At a glance

Breast Lift in Birmingham: the numbers

9 plastic surgery practices in the Birmingham area list breast lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.

  • Together the 9 with Google reviews hold 1,572 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 6 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Birmingham (7), Vestavia Hills (2).
  • 1 of 9 list Saturday hours on Google.
From their own websites

What Birmingham breast lift practices state about themselves

What 8 Birmingham practices that list breast lift say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.

  • 7 of 8 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Surgery (3)
  • 2 of 8 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 4 of 8 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 2 of 8 mention financing, naming CareCredit (1)
  • 3 of 8 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Schaffer Plastic Surgery: Dr. Christopher J. SchafferBreast augmentation combined with mastopexy (breast lift) is often recommended for women with breasts that sag or nipples that point downward.
Hedden, Gunn, and Halka Plastic SurgeryA breast lift usually takes about two hours or more and is performed with the patient under general anesthesia or by using IV sedation.
Dr. Joshua Halka, MD - Plastic SurgeonA breast lift usually takes about two hours or more and is performed with the patient under general anesthesia or by using IV sedation.
Plastic Surgery SpecialistsYour breast lift surgery will be performed under general anesthesia.
Dr. J. Stephen Gunn, MD - Plastic SurgeonA breast lift usually takes about two hours or more and is performed with the patient under general anesthesia or by using IV sedation.
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Schaffer Plastic Surgery: Dr. Christopher J. SchafferIn a breast lift procedure, the breast tissue is repositioned so that the nipples are placed higher on the breast
Plastic Surgery SpecialistsBreast lift incisions are either crescent or vertical and vary based on the severity of breast tissue sagging.
Cohn Plastic SurgeryYour breasts will be most likely to retain their youthful contour and shape if you avoid weight gain and pregnancy after your breast lift.Breast lift surgery can reposition and resize the nipple-areolar complex to restore a more natural and pleasing appearance to the breasts.
Core Plastic Surgery: Grady Core, MD, FACSFor advanced conditions of sagging, Dr. Core may opt for the anchor method of breast liftFor breast lift surgery in Birmingham , plastic surgeon Dr. Core typically uses general anesthesia so you remain comfortable throughout the procedure.
FAQ

Breast Lift in Birmingham: common questions

How much does Breast Lift cost in Birmingham?

Breast Lift generally runs $7,000–$14,000 per procedure, and each Birmingham clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Birmingham clinics for a personalized quote.

When will I see results from Breast Lift?

Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Birmingham providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

How long do Breast Lift results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Birmingham providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Breast Lift series.

Do I need a lift, implants, or both?

The simplest test is where your nipple sits relative to the fold beneath your breast. If it sits at or below that fold, a lift is what repositions it, and implants alone will not fix that. If your breasts sit high enough but have lost fullness at the top, implants restore that volume. Many patients want both, which is a combined augmentation with mastopexy, a longer operation with a slightly higher revision rate but a single recovery.

What are the scars like?

Scars depend on how much lifting is needed. A minor lift may need only a scar around the areola. Moderate lifting adds a vertical line from the areola to the fold, called a lollipop. Significant lifting adds a horizontal scar along the fold, called an anchor. Scars are permanent, red for several months, and typically fade to pale lines over one to two years. Any surgeon offering a significant lift with no scars is describing something else.

How long does a lift last?

Most patients hold results for ten years or more, but skin continues aging and gravity does not stop. Weight fluctuation and subsequent pregnancy are the two things that most reliably undo a lift, which is why surgeons generally advise finishing childbearing first. Wearing good support and maintaining stable weight extends the result meaningfully.

Will I be able to breastfeed afterward?

Many patients can, though a lift carries somewhat more risk to milk ducts and nipple sensation than augmentation does, because the nipple is repositioned. If future breastfeeding matters to you, say so clearly at consultation, since technique choices can preserve more of the ductal system. And if you plan to have children soon, waiting is generally the better decision anyway.

Is it covered by insurance?

Almost never as a cosmetic lift. Breast reduction, which removes tissue as well as lifting, is sometimes covered when documented neck, back, or shoulder symptoms meet a carrier's criteria. If you have both sagging and significant volume causing physical symptoms, ask the surgeon's office to explore reduction coverage rather than assuming the whole thing is out of pocket.

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