{"id":261,"date":"2017-05-04T11:55:27","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T11:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapitalsurgery.com\/sitio\/?post_type=cpt_services&#038;p=261"},"modified":"2025-08-06T18:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:23:14","slug":"breast-lift","status":"publish","type":"cpt_services","link":"https:\/\/kapitalsurgery.com\/sitio\/services\/breast-lift\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Lift"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"261\" class=\"elementor elementor-261\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"XXX elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7897d545 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7897d545\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e656445 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"e656445\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-538755a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"538755a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p><h3>Breast Lift (Mastopexy)<\/h3><p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;small&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><br \/><\/strong>A breast lift, or mastopexy, restores youthful shape and position to breasts that have sagged due to aging, weight loss, or pregnancy. While it doesn\u2019t add volume, a breast lift can dramatically improve the appearance of the chest by tightening skin, reshaping breast tissue, and repositioning the nipple-areolar complex. At Kapital Surgery Center in Miami, we offer several lift techniques tailored to your anatomy and goals\u2014delivering natural, elegant results with minimal scarring.<\/p><p><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/p><p>Excess skin is removed, and internal breast tissue is reshaped for firmness and lift. The nipples are elevated to a more centered, youthful height. Depending on your degree of sagging (ptosis), your surgeon may use a crescent, lollipop, or anchor-shaped incision pattern.<\/p><p><strong>Ideal Candidates<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Breasts that sag or droop<\/li><li>Nipples pointing downward or below the breast crease<\/li><li>Loss of breast shape or volume after pregnancy or weight loss<\/li><li>Good skin quality and realistic expectations<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Restores natural firmness and breast projection<\/li><li>Elevates the nipple to a youthful position<\/li><li>Improved appearance in bras, swimwear, and clothing<\/li><li>Can be combined with implants or reduction for added volume or reshaping<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recovery<\/strong><\/p><p>Most patients return to work within 7\u201310 days. You\u2019ll wear a surgical bra and avoid upper-body exercise for 4\u20136 weeks. Bruising, swelling, and temporary numbness are expected and typically subside in a few weeks. Scars will fade over time and can be minimized with post-op care.<\/p><p><strong>Why Choose Kapital Surgery Center in Miami<\/strong><\/p><p>Our surgeons use the latest lift techniques and scar-minimization strategies to deliver results that look lifted, not artificial. We tailor the procedure to each woman\u2019s proportions, helping restore confidence and comfort.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1499237976751{margin-top: 0.2rem !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"sc_title_1955423973\"\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title color_style_default sc_title_default\"><h4 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_left sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->[vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;small&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion shape=&#8221;square&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;0&#8243;]<span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">[vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Will a breast lift make my breasts smaller?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1493907969795-875cc0c1-2a0f&#8221;][vc_column_text]Some volume may be lost due to excess skin removal, but the procedure does not significantly reduce breast size unless combined with a reduction.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">[\/vc_column_text]<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">[\/vc_tta_section]<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">[vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can I get a lift and implants at the same time?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1493907969839-d56a3513-eaba&#8221;][vc_column_text]Yes. Many women choose to combine a lift with augmentation for both volume and elevation.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section]<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">[vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Are scars permanent?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1493908008192-79bd0295-b6b8&#8243;][vc_column_text]All surgical scars are permanent, but they typically fade over 6\u201312 months and are hidden in natural folds or lines.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section]<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">[vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Will I lose nipple sensation?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1493908008192-79bd0296-b6b8&#8243;][vc_column_text]Some sensation changes are common but usually temporary. Permanent loss is rare when performed by an experienced surgeon.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section]<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">[vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Is it covered by insurance?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1493908008192-79bd0297-b6b8&#8243;][vc_column_text]No. A breast lift is considered cosmetic unless combined with reconstruction after mastectomy.<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville', serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section]<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">[\/vc_tta_accordion]<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">[vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;small&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1499238357055{margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #3a3a3a; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 2em; font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -1.4px;\">They Can Help You<\/span><\/p><p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;small&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"sc_team color_style_default sc_team_featured\"><div class=\"sc_team_columns_wrap sc_item_columns trx_addons_columns_wrap columns_padding_bottom\"><div class=\"trx_addons_column-1_2\"><div class=\"sc_team_item\">\n\t<div class=\"post_featured sc_team_item_thumb trx_addons_hover trx_addons_hover_style_info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kapitalsurgery.com\/sitio\/team\/dr-hendricks\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/kapitalsurgery.com\/sitio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Daibys-Diaz-1-e1774907053664-460x514.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-accalia-thumb-team size-accalia-thumb-team wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"trx_addons_hover_content\"><h4 class=\"sc_team_item_title trx_addons_hover_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kapitalsurgery.com\/sitio\/team\/dr-hendricks\/\">Dr. Daibys Diaz<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"sc_team_item_subtitle trx_addons_hover_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kapitalsurgery.com\/sitio\/team\/dr-hendricks\/\">Nurse Manager<\/a><\/div><div class=\"sc_team_item_socials socials_wrap trx_addons_hover_info\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"trx_addons_hover_mask\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- \/.sc_team -->[vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;small&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column]<a href=\"\/sitio\/contacts\/\" id=\"sc_button_868052693\" class=\"sc_button color_style_default sc_button_default sc_button_size_large sc_button_with_icon sc_button_icon_right\"><span class=\"sc_button_icon\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-right-alt\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"sc_button_text\"><span class=\"sc_button_title\">Make an appointment<\/span><\/span><!-- \/.sc_button_text --><\/a><!-- \/.sc_button -->[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text] Breast Lift (Mastopexy) [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;small&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]Overview A breast lift, or mastopexy, restores youthful shape and position to breasts that have sagged due to aging, weight loss, or pregnancy. While it doesn\u2019t add volume, a breast lift can dramatically improve the appearance of the chest by tightening skin, reshaping breast tissue, and repositioning the nipple-areolar complex. 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