Surgery that raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, without changing size the way implants do. Compare Washington clinics below and request a free consultation.
$7,000–$14,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for Washington, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in Washington who list breast lift among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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Congressional Plastic Surgery | Christopher C. Chang, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 5 stars across 347 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.
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MedStar Health Plastic Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 131 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.
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Christopher Ernst Attinger, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 5 stars across 125 Google reviews, performing 7 tracked procedures.
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Washington Women Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 105 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.
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Samir S. Rao, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 74 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.
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Karen K Evans, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.9 stars across 56 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.
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Davinci Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 371 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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MedStar Health Plastic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a plastic surgery practice in Washington, District of Columbia, rated 4.8 stars across 195 Google reviews, performing 18 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
20 plastic surgery practices in the Washington area list breast lift. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 14 Washington 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.
The incisions for breast lift surgery will vary, based on the current condition of your breasts, and how much reshaping and alteration of tissue and skin is required.
A typical breast lift involves incisions around the nipple and on the lower part of the breasts, which allow the surgeon to remove skin and tighten tissue.
For this reason, many women choose to combine a breast lift procedure with a breast augmentation . Dr. Davis can perform both procedures at once, enhancing the breasts by lifting, repositioning, and adding volume through implants.
A typical breast lift involves incisions around the nipple and on the lower part of the breasts, which allow the surgeon to remove skin and tighten tissue.
In situations where the skin is too loose for breast augmentation alone or where there is insufficient breast volume for a breast lift (mastopexy) alone, a combination augmentation/mastopexy in Washington, DC, is the appropriate surgical procedure.
The incision is made around the entire areola. This incision placement is often used on women who choose to undergo a breast lift with augmentation.
you should be aware that a breast lift generally does not last a lifetime.
During your breast lift, the nipple-areola complexes can be repositioned and the areolas resized for an improved appearance
you should be aware that a breast lift generally does not last a lifetime.
Dr. Pittman DOES NOT perform augmentation/mastopexy on Washington, DC, patients who are active cigarette smokers
A breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation or reduction for size changes.
A breast lift raises and restores breasts for a rejuvenated figure and youthful breast profile. Results last for 10 to 15 years.
A breast lift is usually performed under general anesthesia within about two or three hours.
A crescent mastopexy is for women with only a very small degree of sagging.
During the breast lift consultation, our experienced plastic surgeons, Dr. Patrick and Dr. Hannan, will thoroughly assess your individual needs and goals.
Breast Lift generally runs $7,000–$14,000 per procedure, and each Washington 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 Washington clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Washington providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Results vary by patient, but most Washington providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Breast Lift series.
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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