Breast Lift | Breast Lift with Implants (Breast Lift with fat grafting) in Abilene, TX
Reclaim your confidence and restore youthful breast contours
Whether you’re seeking to correct sagging after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kevin Bridge in Abilene, TX offers customized breast lift procedures that help your body feel like your own again.
To learn whether a breast lift or breast lift with implants is right for you, contact Dr. Bridge’s Abilene clinic at (325) 230-6411 or reach out via our online consultation form to schedule a consultation. We proudly serve patients from Abilene and across West Texas.
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What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, reshapes and elevates sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. The procedure restores a more youthful, uplifted breast position without changing breast size unless combined with augmentation or reduction. It often includes resizing and repositioning the nipple-areolar complex to better match the new breast shape and proportions.
What Is a Breast Lift with Implants?
A breast lift with implants combines the skin-tightening and reshaping benefits of a mastopexy with the added volume and upper fullness provided by breast implants. This dual approach is ideal for women who want to both elevate the breast position and enhance size or shape. Dr. Bridge customizes implant size, shape, and placement to complement your anatomy and desired outcome, creating natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Breast Lift with Fat Grafting
In select patients, fat grafting can be used alone or in combination with a lift to improve breast shape and subtle volume enhancement without implants. Fat is harvested from another part of the body (like the abdomen or flanks), purified, and injected into the breasts to enhance contour and symmetry. This technique offers a natural feel and can be ideal for women who want modest volume improvement with minimal scarring.
Why Choose Dr. Kevin Bridge for Your Breast Lift in West Texas
Dr. Kevin Bridge is the only double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Big Country region of West Texas. He trained at Emory University, widely considered the birthplace of modern plastic surgery, and has pursued additional hands-on training in Europe to master advanced techniques in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
His expertise in breast surgery includes everything from subtle reshaping with fat grafting to comprehensive augmentation and oncoplastic reconstruction. Whether you want to restore youthful lift, enhance volume, or combine procedures in a Mommy Makeover, Dr. Bridge offers the skill and versatility to achieve exceptional results.
Patients choose Dr. Bridge not only for his technical excellence, but also for his deeply personal, small-town approach. Every consultation is one-on-one with Dr. Bridge himself. He listens closely, understands your concerns, and crafts a treatment plan that respects your goals. His practice combines cutting-edge capabilities with the warmth, stability, and integrity of a community-rooted clinic.
Kevin A. Bridge, MD
Double Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Kevin Bridge, West Texas’s only double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, offers expert breast augmentation in Abilene with natural, personalized results. Trained at Emory and internationally, he blends advanced techniques with compassionate care. From consultation to recovery, Dr. Bridge is hands-on every step of the way—helping you achieve your aesthetic goals with confidence.
Breast Lift Benefits
When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Bridge, a breast lift:
- Restores a youthful, perky breast position
- Repositions the nipples to a more natural location
- Tightens and reshapes stretched breast skin
- Can improve asymmetry or elongated breast shape
- Enhances confidence, posture, and clothing fit
How Does a Breast Lift with or without Implants Work?
Dr. Bridge tailors your breast lift to your unique anatomy and goals. He uses precise incision techniques—such as the periareolar (donut), vertical (lollipop), or anchor patterns—to remove excess skin, reposition the nipple, and reshape the breast. If implants are added, they are placed either under the muscle (submuscular) or above it (subfascial or subglandular), depending on your body and aesthetic goals.
Good Candidates for Breast Lift Surgery
You may be a good candidate for a breast lift if you:
- Are bothered by sagging or deflated breasts
- Have nipples that point downward or sit below the breastfold
- Are at a stable weight and finished having children
- Want to improve breast shape without or with added volume
- Do not smoke and are in good overall health
What Happens During the Procedure?
Breast lift surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. The procedure takes about 2–3 hours, depending on whether implants or fat grafting are involved. After surgery, you’ll be placed in a supportive surgical bra and monitored before going home the same day. Dr. Bridge ensures all patients receive detailed post-operative instructions and one-on-one care.
Combining Procedures:
The Mommy Makeover Option
Many women choose to combine a breast lift with other body contouring procedures as part of a comprehensive Mommy Makeover. These typically include a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), liposuction, and breast augmentation or reduction. In some cases, procedures like labiaplasty or skin tightening treatments may also be included. These combined procedures can restore your pre-pregnancy figure in one surgery and one recovery period. Dr. Bridge will help you customize the perfect plan to meet your goals safely and effectively.
How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost in Abilene, TX?
Pricing varies depending on whether your procedure includes implants, fat grafting, or additional surgeries. During your consultation, Dr. Bridge will provide a personalized estimate based on your unique treatment plan and surgical setting.
Breast Lift Recovery Timeline
Most patients can return to desk work within 7–10 days, though strenuous activity should be avoided for 4–6 weeks. Swelling and bruising subside gradually over the first month. Dr. Bridge remains available through every phase of recovery, offering in-person or virtual follow-ups to ensure comfort and healing.
Breast Lift Longevity and Maintenance
The results of your breast lift can last many years, especially with good skin care, stable weight, and supportive bras. Aging and gravity will continue naturally, but patients often maintain a youthful shape for a decade or more.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you’re considering a breast lift in Abilene or the surrounding West Texas area, let Dr. Kevin Bridge help you feel at home in your body again. Contact us at (325) 230-6411 or reach out through our online consultation form to schedule your personalized visit.
Breast Lift FAQs | Breast Lift with Implants
Combining implants with a breast lift enhances both shape and volume. This is especially beneficial for women who want more fullness in the upper part of the breast. Implants can restore lost volume due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging, while the lift improves position and contour.
Yes. A breast lift alone reshapes and elevates the breasts without increasing volume. Dr. Bridge will help you determine whether a lift alone or with implants best matches your goals.
Most modern breast implants are durable and can last 10–20 years or more. Regular monitoring with your surgeon is important, and replacement may be needed over time depending on your body and preferences.
The results are long-lasting, but not immune to the effects of gravity and aging. Weight fluctuations, pregnancy, and skin quality can influence how long the results maintain their ideal shape.
Preparation includes a medical evaluation, possible imaging, stopping smoking, adjusting current medications, and arranging time off for recovery. Dr. Bridge provides a full pre-op checklist to ensure your safety and comfort.
Most patients describe soreness and tightness for a few days post-op. Prescription pain medication or over-the-counter options are used to manage discomfort.
While many women retain the ability to breastfeed, it’s best to wait until after you are finished having children before undergoing a breast lift.
Scars fade significantly over time. Dr. Bridge uses advanced techniques and strategic incision placement to ensure the most discreet results possible.
Implants provide more upper fullness and volume. Fat grafting offers subtler enhancement using your own tissue. Dr. Bridge will discuss what works best for your goals.
Yes. It is commonly paired with body procedures to restore a youthful figure after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
