Surgery that raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, without changing size the way implants do. Compare Tampa clinics below and request a free consultation.
$7,000–$14,000
per procedure · USD
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Plastic surgeons in Tampa who list breast lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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New Tampa Plastic Surgery - G. Peter Fakhre, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 715 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Bodze Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 672 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Temmen Plastic Surgery: Traci Temmen, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 457 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.
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SynergyMD Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 189 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
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Tampa Surgical Arts is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 172 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Ravive Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 5 stars across 170 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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Castellano Cosmetic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery practice in Tampa, Florida, rated 4.8 stars across 470 Google reviews, performing 17 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
14 plastic surgery practices in the Tampa area list breast lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 13 Tampa 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: Multi Plane Short L Scar Mastopexy, anchor or inverted T mastopexy.
Mastopexy is ideal for women experiencing breast sagging due to aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or genetics
Patients that smoke, have complicated medical problems (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, blood clots), or are considered obese with a BMI >30 are not candidates for breast lift surgery
The donut lift, Benelli, or peri-areolar technique is a breast lift procedure that involves making a small circular incision around the outer edge of the areola to lift the breast tissue. This technique is ideal for patients with minimal sagging
considering a breast lift on its own or you want to combine it with other procedures like breast augmentation or a comprehensive mommy makeover plan
Tampa Surgical Arts is proud to be the first in the USA to offer the groundbreaking Multi Plane Short L Scar Mastopexy, a cutting-edge breast lift technique designed to deliver exceptional results with minimal scarring.
Dr. Traci Temmen requires that patients stop smoking for at least 6 months to 1 year, have medical conditions well controlled, and have reached the ideal body weight before proceeding with breast lift surgery.
The anchor lift, also called the "inverted T" lift, is a breast lift technique that is best suited for moderate to severe cases of sagging.
One of the standout benefits of this procedure is the short L-shaped scar, which provides a less invasive solution for breast lift patients.
Dr. Stan Castor is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been performing breast lifts for over 20 years
This approach produces the least visible breast lift scars but provides a more modest lift.
Breast lift surgery typically involves some discomfort during the initial recovery period, which can be managed with prescribed pain medications.
A Breast Lift provides long-lasting results, but the effects may be influenced by factors like aging and lifestyle.
Ideal candidates for a breast lift primarily consist of women who wish to improve the appearance and positioning of their breasts without altering their volume
While there is no strict age requirement, most patients seeking breast lifts are between 30 to 69 years old.
Breast Lift surgery is medically known as Mastopexy. As time passes, many women experience sagging, changes, and a loss of firmness in their breasts, a condition referred to as breast ptosis.
Dr. Deepa Bhat has performed hundreds of successful surgeries, earning a reputation for her precision and artistry in aesthetic procedures. Her extensive experience with a variety of breast lift techniques ensures that each patient receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.
Tampa women whose breasts have fallen due to age, gravity or as a result of body changes such as weight loss or pregnancy may be able to achieve a fuller, younger-looking silhouette through a breast lift
Breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy, is an excellent option for women who are dissatisfied with the overall shape and firmness of their breasts.
Breast lift New Tampa surgery is a highly personalized procedure that will vary depending on your individual situation. The general technique involves the use of general anesthesia. Incisions are typically made around the areola and extend downward in a vertical line towards the breast crease.
A woman wanting to have her breast lifted to a more youthful position is not an uncommon request. This procedure can be done with or without a Breast Augmentation.
Breast Lift generally runs $7,000–$14,000 per procedure, and each Tampa 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 Tampa clinics for a personalized quote.
Maintenance schedules vary. Most Tampa 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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