Breast Lift in Santa Maria

If your breasts have lost their youthful shape due to pregnancy, aging, weight changes, or gravity, a breast lift in Santa Maria may help restore firmness, elevation, and confidence. At Charles Chalekson, MD Plastic Surgery, we offer personalized mastopexy procedures to help you feel more comfortable and radiant in your body.

Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Charles Chalekson, tailors each breast surgery to your unique anatomy and goals—prioritizing safety, symmetry, and natural-looking results.

What Is a Breast Lift?

Also known as a mastopexy, a breast lift is a surgical procedure designed to reshape the breast, which involves:

• Elevating and repositioning of your nipple areolar complex to a more youthful position
• Decreasing the degree the breast hangs below the breast fold
• Removing excess skin
• Restructuring breast tissue to improve contour and shape
• Mild decreases in breast size, if desired
• Mild increases in breast volume with fat transfer, if desired

Unlike breast augmentation, a lift does not increase breast size. However, many women in Santa Maria choose to combine a breast lift with implants to enhance volume and firmness simultaneously.

Common Reasons for Choosing a Breast Lift:

• Sagging or drooping breasts (ptosis)
• Loss of shape or volume after pregnancy or weight loss
• Nipples that point downward or fall below the breast crease
• Uneven breast shape or asymmetry
• Breasts that hang severely below the breast crease

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?

You may be a great candidate for mastopexy if you:

• Are physically healthy and near your ideal body weight
• Have realistic expectations and a positive outlook
• Are bothered by breast sagging or loss of firmness
• Have stable breast development (typically post-pregnancy or post-breastfeeding)

During your private consultation in Santa Maria, Dr. Chalekson will assess your goals, review your health history, and determine the ideal surgical plan for your breast life needs.

What to Expect During a Breast Lift Procedure

Performed under general anesthesia at our accredited Santa Maria surgery center, a breast lift typically takes 2–3 hours. The incision pattern depends on the degree of correction and may include:

• Peri-areolar (around the nipple)
• Vertical (lollipop)
• Inverted-T (anchor)

Dr. Chalekson will remove excess skin, reshape the breast tissue, and reposition the nipple and areola for a more youthful, balanced appearance. If you’re combining your lift with augmentation, implants will be placed during the same procedure. Our team uses advanced techniques to minimize scarring while delivering long-lasting, natural results.

Breast Lift Recovery and Results

Recovery after a breast lift is relatively smooth for most Santa Maria patients. Here’s what to expect:

Initial Recovery:

• One to two weeks of downtime from most daily activities
• Common side effects of swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort
• To wear a support bra for several weeks to aid healing

Long-Term Results:

• The final shape and symmetry to settle over several months
• Scars will fade significantly over time with proper care
• Longer-lasting results with weight stability and no smoking

Your rejuvenated breast contour can last many years, helping you feel confident and comfortable in both clothing and swimwear.

Why Choose Charles Chalekson, MD, Plastic Surgery?

At our Santa Maria practice, we take pride in offering exceptional patient care, trusted expertise, and personalized breast lift surgical planning. Patients throughout California and beyond choose us for their surgery because we offer:

• Experienced, board-certified surgical care
• Natural, proportional results
• A compassionate, boutique-style setting
• Comprehensive follow-up and recovery support

You will never feel like just another patient—our mission is to help you achieve your goals with honesty, comfort, and precision.

Schedule Your Breast Lift Consultation in Santa Maria Today

Take the first step toward firmer, more youthful breasts. Contact Charles Chalekson, MD, Plastic Surgery, today to schedule your personalized consultation for a breast lift in Santa Maria.

We proudly serve patients across California and the U.S., including San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Cambria, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria.