For many women, the post-pregnancy or post-weight-loss breast presents two distinct concerns at once — sagging that needs to be lifted AND lost volume that needs to be replaced. A mastopexy alone repositions and reshapes the existing breast tissue but cannot add volume. A breast augmentation alone adds volume but cannot correct sagging or reposition the breast. The combined procedure — breast lift with implants — addresses both concerns in a single operation, producing breasts that are simultaneously lifted, fuller, firmer, and more proportionate. For patients whose breasts have lost both shape and size, this combined approach delivers what neither procedure alone can achieve.

Dr. John Anastasatos performs breast lift with implants at his Beverly Hills practice with peer-reviewed academic authority and the aesthetic refinement this combined procedure demands. Dr. Anastasatos has delivered plenary lectures at the Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic Surgery on endoscopic breast surgery at the highest academic level, and was profiled by the Beverly Hills Courier in a feature titled “Anastasatos turns Body Restoration into art form.” Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World. Patients seeking the full range of breast surgical procedures can rely on Dr. Anastasatos’s experience integrating mastopexy with augmentation in a single coordinated operation.

Why the Combined Procedure Often Makes Sense

Breast lift surgery and breast augmentation with implants are two distinct procedures, but they can be combined effectively in a single operation. A breast lift alone will not add size to the breasts — it will reposition and reshape them for a more youthful appearance, but the volume remains whatever the patient has. A breast augmentation alone will increase size but will not lift sagging tissue.

For patients who have experienced significant breast changes from pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or aging — and whose breasts are both smaller AND lower than they want — the combined procedure addresses both concerns simultaneously. The implant restores volume and provides supporting fullness while the lift component repositions the breast tissue, tightens the skin envelope, and reshapes the breast to a more youthful contour.

“The combined breast lift and implant operation is one of the most rewarding procedures I perform, because patients often think they need just one or the other and discover during consultation that the result they actually want requires both. The technical complexity is significant — you have to plan the lift and the implant placement together, because each affects the other. But when planned and executed well, the combination produces a result neither procedure alone can deliver.” — Dr. John Anastasatos

Personalized Planning Is Essential

Every breast lift with implants is personalized to the patient’s specific anatomy, goals, and proportions. Dr. Anastasatos spends the time needed during consultation to discuss all the variables that affect the final result:

• Implant Type: Silicone gel or saline, with the trade-offs of each.
• Implant Size: Calibrated to body frame and aesthetic goals.
• Implant Profile: Low, moderate, high, or ultra-high projection — affecting how the implant appears from the side.
• Implant Shape: Round or anatomical (teardrop) — selected based on desired final breast shape.
• Lift Technique: Crescent, peri-areolar, vertical, or anchor — matched to the degree of sagging and skin laxity.
• Incision Coordination: Planning the lift incisions and the implant placement together for the cleanest possible result.

The combination of these factors — not a generic “breast lift with implants” template — is what separates a thoughtful combined procedure from a routine one.

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Lift with Implants

Should I have the lift and implants done together or separately?

Most patients benefit from having both procedures performed in a single operation — one anesthesia, one recovery, one set of healing. Some patients with very specific anatomy may benefit from a staged approach, but combined surgery is far more common and is generally the preferred path when both procedures are appropriate.

How much will the implants add to my final breast size?

The size increase depends on the implant chosen. The consultation discusses options ranging from modest to substantial enhancement, with implant size matched to your body frame and proportional goals.

Will the scars be more extensive than a breast augmentation alone?

Yes. The lift component requires its own incisions in addition to wherever the implant is placed. The specific incision pattern depends on the lift technique used. Most patients find the trade-off worthwhile because the final result combines lift and volume in a way augmentation alone cannot achieve.

How long is recovery from breast lift with implants?

Most patients return to desk-based work within seven to ten days. Strenuous upper-body exercise is restricted for approximately four to six weeks. Final settling and scar maturation continue over six to twelve months.

Can I breastfeed after a lift with implants?

Most patients retain breastfeeding ability, particularly when the inframammary or peri-areolar approach is used. The vertical or anchor lift techniques can sometimes affect breastfeeding ability. The consultation discusses this directly for patients planning future pregnancies.

How long will the results last?

The implant volume itself is long-lasting, though implants do not last forever and may eventually need replacement. The lift component lasts many years but cannot permanently defy gravity — significant weight changes, future pregnancies, and aging will all affect the long-term result.

Why Choose Dr. Anastasatos for Breast Lift with Implants

• Pan-Hellenic Congress Plenary Lecturer on Endoscopic Breast Surgery: Academic authority on advanced breast surgical technique at the specialty’s highest level.
• Beverly Hills Courier “Body Restoration Art Form” Feature: Profile reflecting his reputation for refined, naturally artistic aesthetic results — particularly important for combined procedures where artistry matters.
• Board-Certified and FACS: Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons.
• ASPS and ASAPS Member: Full membership in the specialty’s two most respected peer societies.
• Combined Procedure Expertise: Specialized experience integrating lift and augmentation into a single coordinated operation.
• Full Range of Lift Techniques and Implant Options: Crescent, peri-areolar, vertical, or anchor lifts paired with the right implant type, size, profile, and shape for each patient.
• Featured in Leading Media: Reuters, the Boston Globe, FOX News, Forbes, Vogue, Elle, and the plastic surgery series Nip/Tuck.
• Top 10 International Recognition: Named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Schedule Your Breast Lift with Implants Consultation in Beverly Hills

If your breasts have lost both volume and position — and you want both lifted AND larger breasts — the combined breast lift with implants procedure delivers what either operation alone cannot. Dr. John Anastasatos welcomes patients to the Beverly Hills office at 436 North Bedford Drive, Suite 202, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, for a consultation covering implant options, lift techniques, and realistic outcomes for your specific anatomy. Contact us at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery to schedule your consultation with Dr. Anastasatos.