Surgery that raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, without changing size the way implants do. Compare San Francisco clinics below and request a free consultation.
$7,000–$14,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for San Francisco, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in San Francisco who list breast lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Sieber Plastic Surgery - David Sieber M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 5 stars across 205 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Miguel Delgado, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 146 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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Karen M. Horton, MD is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 127 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Larry Fan, MD - 77 Plastic Surgery San Francisco is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 111 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Ethos Plastic Surgery: Ginger Xu, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 102 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Pacific Plastic Surgery Group: Dr. Edward P. Miranda is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 93 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Shahin Javaheri, MD - Plastic Surgeon San Francisco is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.8 stars across 338 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.
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San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center: Dr. Usha Rajagopal is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.7 stars across 158 Google reviews, performing 10 tracked procedures.
Surgery that raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, without changing size the way implants do.
One procedure, results last years but gravity and aging continue
1 to 2 weeks off work, 6 weeks before full exercise
People whose breasts have descended after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss, and who are happy with their volume but not their position
11 plastic surgery practices in the San Francisco area list breast lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 11 San Francisco 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.
Techniques named for breast lift: vertical mastopexy, Vertical mastopexy, Vertical Breast lift with Tissue Transposition.
Breast lift surgery is a same-day procedure performed under general anesthesia.
Women who have either lost volume in their breasts, or whose nipples have slipped in position, or women who have both conditions, may be candidates for a mastopexy in San Francisco.
this breast lift technique creates incisions around the entire areola
One such procedure is “vertical mastopexy”, in which incisions are made around the areola and a vertical incision extends down the breast.
Breast lift surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis and takes around two hours to complete
Most patients can see their final breast lift results within 3-6 months, but scars can take up to a year to totally heal and fade.
The vertical mastopexy, short scar, or lollipop technique is widely used.
Breast lift is especially beneficial among women who have experienced physical changes to the body following pregnancy, breastfeeding and weight loss.
Ideal candidates for a breast lift are women who are unhappy with sagging, flat, or pendulous breasts and are seeking a more youthful, lifted appearance.
Dr. Fan will help determine the appropriate type of breast lift for you and whether an implant is necessary to achieve the desired results.
It is important to note that some scarring is inevitable with any breast lift procedure.
For those seeking to elevate and volumize their breasts, a breast lift with implants (augmentation-mastopexy) may be the ideal solution.
Contrary to the common practice of using drains post-surgery to siphon off extra fluid, Dr. Xu’s methodology for cosmetic breast surgeries (like breast augmentation, breast lifts, and reductions) typically omits their use.
Breast lifts are not meant to add significant volume to the breasts. However, you can choose to include implants with your breast lift procedure, and a Vertical Breast lift with Tissue Transposition may also add some fullness to the upper breast using natural breast tissue.
a Vertical Breast lift with Tissue Transposition may also add some fullness to the upper breast using natural breast tissue.
For patients with significant breast sagging, we may need to consider a breast lift in addition to breast augmentation.
for women who want their breasts lifted, without adding extra volume, or for women who need a great deal of lift, undergoing a breast lift procedure (mastopexy) is a good option.
Breast Lift generally runs $7,000–$14,000 per procedure, and each San Francisco 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 San Francisco clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most San Francisco providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.
Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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