A breast lift is a wonderful tool for women who want their shape to feel a little more like their own again. At Body by Bloch, patients from Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, and the greater Chicago area travel to Dr. Steven Bloch for breast lift surgery that restores proportion without compromising a natural, beautiful result.
Dr. Bloch is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 40 years of experience in plastic surgery. His approach is precise, aesthetic, and personal. He studies the breast tissue, breast skin, nipple position, body proportions, and overall contour before recommending a plan. The goal is a lifted shape that looks elegant in clothing, natural without it, and balanced with the rest of the body.
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Breast Lift At A Glance
A breast lift (mastopexy) is a surgical procedure that restores a more elevated, supported breast shape. Over time, breasts change. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, aging, genetics, and changes in skin elasticity can cause breasts to sit lower on the chest. The breast skin stretches, the upper part of the breast may flatten, and the nipple or areola can shift closer to or below the breast crease.
A breast lift procedure addresses those changes by removing extra skin, reshaping the surrounding tissue, and repositioning the nipple and areola. Dr. Bloch adjusts the breast tissue itself, then redrapes the skin so the final shape looks lifted, smooth, and proportional.
A lift isn’t used as a means of increasing breast size, but it does set the chest back to the desired position for a more youthful look. For women who want more upper fullness or a larger breast size, breast implants or fat transfer may be recommended with the lift. For women with larger breasts who want less heaviness, a breast reduction may be the better match. The right plan depends on anatomy, goals, and what will age well.
A breast lift can make the body feel more balanced, especially when sagging breasts make clothing harder to fit, or the breasts feel lower than they once did.
A good candidate for breast lift surgery is a woman who feels her breasts sit lower than she wants them to. Often, this shows up as nipples pointing downward, breast tissue resting at or below the breast crease, loose breast skin, or a flatter shape in the upper part of the breast.
Many patients considering a breast lift have gone through pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight gain, weight loss, or natural changes with age. Some have smaller breasts that have lost firmness. Others have larger breasts that feel heavy or stretched. A breast lift can also help women whose breasts sag after significant weight loss, when the skin no longer has the elasticity to contract around the remaining tissue.
Candidates should be in good overall health, at a stable weight, and prepared to momentarily pause certain medications or herbal supplements if recommended by your primary care provider before surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Bloch reviews your medical history, family history, previous surgeries, breast cancer history or risk factors, and overall goals. He may recommend a mammogram or clearance from another healthcare professional, depending on your age, medical record, and risk profile.
A breast lift is highly specific. It does not treat every concern by default, which is why the consultation matters. Dr. Bloch evaluates breast position, skin quality, tissue volume, areola size, and the relationship between the breasts and torso before recommending treatment options.
Sagging breasts are the main reason women choose a breast lift. As the breast skin stretches and breast tissue descends, the breasts can lose their former shape. A lift raises the tissue and restores a cleaner, more supported contour.
When breasts sag, the nipple and areola often shift downward. In breast lift surgery, Dr. Bloch repositions the nipple to a higher position so it sits in better proportion with the reshaped breast.
The areola can widen over time, especially after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes. A breast lift can reduce and refine the areola so it looks balanced with the new breast shape.
Loose or stretched skin can make the breast appear deflated even when there is enough breast tissue. Removing excess skin allows Dr. Bloch to reshape the breast envelope and create better firmness.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can change the breasts in several ways. The skin stretches, tissue volume shifts, and the breasts may sit lower afterward. A lift can restore shape and support, and may be included in a mommy makeover when paired with other treatments.
After significant weight loss, many women are left with loose skin and reduced firmness. A breast lift can reshape the remaining breast tissue and remove extra skin for a more refined contour.
A lift improves position, not necessarily size. If volume loss is part of the concern, Dr. Bloch may discuss breast augmentation, breast implants, or fat transfer to restore fullness while the lift improves placement.
Your breast lift consultation at Body by Bloch begins with a close look at your anatomy and a real conversation about what you want. Dr. Bloch performs a physical exam, reviews your medical history, and asks about previous surgeries, breastfeeding, weight changes, medications, herbal supplements, and any personal or family history of breast cancer.
This is also where you talk through the details that matter. Do you want your breasts higher, smaller, fuller, or more symmetrical? Do you want to keep your natural breast size? Are you considering breast implants? Would breast reduction make more sense? Dr. Bloch will explain which treatment options fit your anatomy and which ones may not serve your long-term result.
Before surgery, the healthcare team gives you clear instructions. You may need lab work, imaging, medication adjustments, or medical clearance. Smoking should be avoided, since it raises the risk of poor healing, infection, bleeding, and complications. The surgical team also helps you prepare for recovery, including what to wear, how to sleep, and what support you will need at home during the first few weeks.
Breast lift surgery is performed with anesthesia in a safe surgical setting. The exact incision pattern depends on breast size, skin quality, degree of sagging, areola position, and how much reshaping is needed. Some patients need incisions around the areola. Others need a vertical incision down to the breast crease, and some require an incision along the crease for more significant lifting.
Dr. Bloch removes excess skin, reshapes the breast tissue, and repositions the nipple and areola while maintaining a natural relationship between the breast and chest wall. If breast implants are part of your treatment plan, they are placed to increase breast size or restore upper fullness. If breast reduction is needed, excess tissue is removed to create a lighter shape. If fat transfer is appropriate, it may be used to soften or enhance contour.
Every step is guided by proportion. The aim is a breast that looks lifted and comfortable on your frame, not a shape that feels borrowed from someone else.
Recovery after a breast lift takes patience, but most patients find the process manageable with the right support. Swelling, bruising, firmness, and discomfort are expected during the first few weeks. The breasts may sit higher at first before settling into a softer, more natural position.
You will wear a supportive surgical bra and follow instructions from Dr. Bloch and the healthcare team. Strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and upper-body workouts are paused while the incisions heal. Walking is encouraged early to support circulation and reduce the risk of blood clots.
Incisions are part of breast lift surgery, so scars are expected. They are placed with care and tend to fade over time. Scar care, sun protection, and follow-up appointments help support healing. Most patients return to work and light routines within one to two weeks, though the final shape takes longer to settle.
Breast lift results appear in stages. You will notice the new position soon after surgery, but swelling and firmness can make the breasts look different from the final result at first. Over the next few weeks and months, the tissue softens, scars mature, and the breast contour becomes more refined.
A breast lift can make clothing feel easier, bras fit better, and the body looks more balanced. For many women, the most meaningful change is not some dramatic size difference, but seeing the breasts return to a position that feels more aligned with their body now.
Results are long-lasting, though breasts change naturally with age, weight fluctuations, and pregnancy. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your outcome.
There is no “right” way for a woman’s breasts to look. There is only the shape that feels right for your body, your style, and the way you want to move through the world.
If you are considering a breast lift in Hinsdale, IL, Dr. Bloch can help you understand what is possible and what will serve your body best. Schedule your consultation at Body by Bloch to talk through your goals, review your options, and create a plan with the kind of care that makes the process feel clear from the start.
Call 847-851-4383 or request your consultation online today.
Breast lift cost varies because each procedure is planned around the patient. Pricing depends on the amount of lifting needed, incision pattern, surgical time, anesthesia, facility costs, and whether breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast implants, or fat transfer are included.
At your consultation, Body by Bloch will provide a personalized treatment plan and a clear cost breakdown. You will know what is included before making a decision, with space to ask questions and understand your options.
A breast lift raises and reshapes the breast. Breast augmentation increases breast size with breast implants or fat transfer. Many women combine both when they want lift and volume.
A breast lift can make the breasts look slightly smaller because extra skin is removed and the tissue is reshaped. If you want a noticeable size reduction, breast reduction may be recommended.
Yes. Breast lift surgery requires incisions, so scars are expected. Dr. Bloch places incisions strategically, and most scars fade with time and proper care.
Some women can breastfeed after a breast lift, but it depends on anatomy and surgical technique. Dr. Bloch will discuss this if future breastfeeding is important to you.
Yes. A breast lift may be combined with breast augmentation, breast reduction, fat transfer, or other plastic surgery treatments, depending on your goals.
