If you’re a woman in Boston, MA, considering a breast lift (mastopexy), you’re not alone. Whether you’re navigating the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill or enjoying a summer day on the Esplanade, feeling confident and comfortable in your body can make a difference in how you show up in daily life. A breast lift offers powerful physical and emotional benefits, especially for women who want to restore youthful contours and elevate their confidence—both in and out of clothes.
Here are some of the biggest benefits of a breast lift—and why Boston-area women are embracing this transformative procedure:
Reverses the Effects of Aging and Gravity
Your body changes as you age due to the effects of your unique genetic makeup, pregnancy, and gravity, causing your breasts to drop or sag. Although you may not notice it overnight, as sagging continues it begins to look unflattering and can become uncomfortable to live with. This may be exacerbated in Boston, where our colder climate contributes to seasonal weight fluctuations. A breast lift repositions the breast to a more youthful position, restoring balance and firmness. If a change in volume is desired, Dr. Davidson will suggest breast lift with augmentation.
Restores Pre-Pregnancy Shape
Whether you’ve taken the kids apple-picking in Stow, or spent seasons cheering for them on the sidelines (or at Fenway Park!), motherhood often brings dramatic body changes. A breast lift is a popular component of a Mommy Makeover because it lifts and reshapes breasts that may have lost volume or become deflated after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Explore more ways a mommy makeover reclaims your body and confidence.
Enhances Clothing Fit and Comfort
Women who undergo breast lifts often report newfound confidence when wearing fitted tops, swimwear, or even everyday layers like those needed during our frigid winters. Instead of adjusting bra straps or dealing with gaping or loose clothing, patients find that garments fit better and more comfortably post-surgery.
Boosts Confidence Year-Round
From summer days at Cape Cod beaches to holiday parties in Back Bay, a breast lift helps women feel more confident and poised in a range of social settings. Many patients say they stand taller, smile more, and finally feel aligned with the way they want to present themselves.
Long-Lasting Results
After a few weeks of rest and recovery, breast lift results become visible and the breast position settles into it’s new position and contour. Though aging can’t be stopped, the outcome of the breast shape will last longer if the patient does the following:
- Maintains body weight
- Practices healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise
- Wears an appropriately fitting bra
- Refrains from the use of tobacco and cigarettes
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the effects of breast lift will be long lasting unless the patient becomes pregnant or experiences an increase in body weight. The effects of gravity and aging can’t be stopped, but a breast lift can turn back the clock.
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Breast Lift Candidates
Women who are comfortable with the size of their breasts but uncomfortable with the degree of sagging and hanging are the ideal candidates for a breast lift at our Boston practice. A breast lift can rejuvenate the entire body and mind by helping to create a more youthful figure. Heavy, sagging breasts can increase the risks of neck and back pain, skin irritation and irregular posture. Many woman are unhappy with a sagging bust line and seek out the benefits a breast lift can offer.
Before surgery with Dr. Davidson, breast lift patients should:
- Be in good physical and mental health
- Express realistic expectations about the procedure
- Confirm their desire to have the procedure for themselves (and not due to outside pressure)
- Be at a stable body weight they can realistically maintain
- Ideally be done having children and breastfeeding
Dr. Davidson evaluates each patient’s case and determines if a breast lift is suitable and beneficial in regards to achieving the desired results.
Benefits of a Breast Lift
Women can achieve the firmer, perkier breasts they desire with a breast lift. A breast lift also helps reposition the areolas and nipples to their natural position on the breast rather than pointing downwards. The procedure helps restore skin elasticity, as long as the patient can maintain ideal body weight and adapt to a healthier lifestyle.
Take the Next Step
Top Harvard-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Davidson specializes in achieving youthful-looking breasts for Boston breast lift patients. He utilizes precision and experience to deliver your desired look with a natural appearance. Explore your breast lift candidacy and options by requesting a consultation using the online form or call our office at (781) 237-7700 to get started.
This blog post was originally published in September 2013 and last updated in May 2025.
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