A breast lift, or mastopexy, restores a more youthful, uplifted shape to breasts that have lost firmness due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, aging, or genetics. By removing excess skin, tightening the surrounding tissue, and repositioning the nipple to a more natural height, a breast lift renews the breast contour and helps women feel more confident in their clothing, their swimwear, and their own skin. For many patients in New York City, this procedure is the key to rediscovering a silhouette that reflects how they feel on the inside.
Dr. Tara Chadab brings a thoughtful, individualized perspective to breast lift surgery. A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine, she completed a six-year plastic surgery residency at Cornell and Columbia University Hospitals, followed by an aesthetic surgery fellowship at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Her training included rotations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Chadab has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented at national plastic surgery conferences, reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing the science and artistry of cosmetic surgery.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift is a surgical procedure that raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the underlying breast tissue. Unlike a breast augmentation, which adds volume with implants, a mastopexy focuses on lifting and contouring the natural breast. The two procedures can also be combined for patients who desire both a higher position and additional fullness.
Ideal Candidates for Breast Lift
Good candidates for a breast lift are women who are in good general health, at a stable weight, and bothered by drooping, deflated, or downward-pointing breasts. Candidates often have nipples that fall below the breast crease, stretched skin, or asymmetry between the two sides. Women who have completed pregnancy and breastfeeding tend to enjoy the most lasting results.
The Breast Lift Procedure
Performed under general anesthesia, the surgery typically takes two to three hours. Dr. Chadab selects from several incision patterns—periareolar, lollipop, or anchor—based on the degree of sagging and the patient’s anatomy. She then lifts the underlying tissue, reshapes the breast mound, removes excess skin, and repositions the nipple-areolar complex for a natural, youthful appearance.
Breast Lift Recovery and Results
Most patients return to light activity within a week and to work within seven to ten days. Strenuous exercise is resumed after four to six weeks. Mild swelling and bruising are normal and subside steadily, with the final results becoming visible over several months. Scars continue to fade for up to a year. With a stable weight and a supportive bra, results are long-lasting.
Why Choose Dr. Tara Chadab for Your Breast Lift in NYC?
Patients throughout New York City choose Dr. Chadab for her thoughtful, individualized approach and her dedication to natural-looking results. Her training at Cornell, Columbia, and the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute grounds both the technical precision and the aesthetic judgment that breast lift surgery requires. She combines an understanding of proportion and harmony with a warm, collaborative consultation process, ensuring every treatment plan feels personal and intentional. From your first visit through your final follow-up, Dr. Chadab and her team provide attentive, compassionate care designed to make your experience as seamless as your results.
Contact Our Office
Ready to take the next step? Contact our Manhattan office today to schedule your private breast lift consultation with Dr. Tara Chadab and discover a renewed, confident you. Call (212) 517-9777 to get started.
