Name: Fusion MD Cosmetic Surgery
Address: 550 Biltmore Way, Suite 105, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, US
Telephone: (305) 686-1122
Rating: 5.0

Volume Gets A Wingwoman

Miami has plenty of opinions about breast surgery. Friends compare notes. Instagram makes everything look simple. Google gives you a hundred versions of the same answer before you even know what question to ask. Breast augmentation with lift is for patients who want more breast volume and better breast position in the same surgical plan. The concern is usually not size alone. The breast tissue sits lower, the upper portion has lost fullness, the nipple has dropped, and a larger implant by itself could make the breast look heavier. At FusionMD Cosmetic Surgery in Coral Gables, this procedure is planned with a simple rule: the implant and lift have to work together, or the breast will not age well.

The Two-Part Power Move

What is Breast Augmentation with Lift?

Breast augmentation with lift, also called augmentation mastopexy, is a breast enhancement surgery that combines breast implants with breast lift surgery. The implant adds volume, while the lift removes excess skin, raises low nipple position, and reshapes breast tissue for a fuller, higher, better-supported breast shape. This cosmetic procedure is different from breast augmentation surgery alone. Breast augmentation changes breast size and volume. A breast lift procedure changes breast position, skin tension, and nipple placement. When sagging breasts and volume loss exist together, both parts of the surgical procedure have to be planned at the same time.

At a Glance

Best for: Sagging breasts, loss of breast volume, low nipple position, stretched skin, post-pregnancy breast changes, weight loss changes
Treatment type: Outpatient breast surgery with breast implants and breast lift surgery
Downtime: About 1–2 weeks for desk work; 4–6 weeks before workouts or lifting
Pain level: Moderate tightness, heavy pressure, incision soreness
Treatment length: About 3–4.5 hours, based on lift pattern and implant placement
When results appear: Shape is visible right away; swelling and implant settling improve over 3–6 months
How long results last: Many years; implants are not lifetime devices and need long-term monitoring
Cost or pricing note: Breast augmentation cost depends on implant choice, lift complexity, anesthesia, facility fees, and case time

The FDA describes breast implants as medical devices placed under breast tissue or the chest muscle to increase breast size or reconstruct breast tissue; the FDA also notes that saline implants and silicone gel implants are approved in the United States and have different fill material, texture, shape, and shell features.

Low, Loose, Unimpressed

What concerns does Breast Augmentation with Lift treat?

Breast augmentation with lift treats two concerns in one operation: low breast position and lack of volume. This is common after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, the natural aging process, or prior breast surgery.

Sagging breasts that sit low on the chest wall
Low nipples or nipples that point downward
Loose or stretched breast skin
Loss of breast volume in the upper breast
Small breasts with skin laxity
Breast asymmetry in shape, size, or nipple height
Stretched areolas when areolar reduction makes sense
A breast shape that looks flatter at the top and heavier at the bottom
Bra cups, swim tops, or fitted shirts that gap at the upper breast
A previous boob job that did not address sagging or tissue support

A breast lift can include repositioning the nipple-areola complex, improving symmetry, or adding volume with implants or fat transfer, and FusionMD’s breast lift page already frames lift surgery around excess skin, reshaping breast tissue, and correcting low breast position.

Breast Augmentation with Lift Miami Coral Gables

Perk With A Plan

What are the benefits of Breast Augmentation with Lift?

The main benefit is control. Your surgeon can improve breast size, breast shape, nipple position, skin tension, and implant support in one plan. That makes this procedure useful for patients who want a fuller chest but still need the breast lifted off the lower fold.

Adds breast volume with silicone breast implants or saline implants
Raises the breast mound to a more supported position
Improves upper breast fullness
Moves the nipple and areola to a better height
Reduces excess skin
Improves breast shape in and out of a bra
Can improve uneven breast size or nipple position
Helps some patients feel confident in swimwear, fitted tops, and soft bras
Can support improved self esteem without pushing the breast into an overdone look
Combines breast augmentation and breast lift surgery into one recovery when appropriate

A good result is not only about a bigger cup. The implant size has to match the chest wall, skin quality, breast tissue thickness, nipple position, and the amount of lift needed. A large implant can look exciting in the first few weeks. A too-heavy implant can stretch the same tissue your surgeon just lifted. That’s where judgment comes in.

Green Lights And Red Flags

Who is a good candidate for Breast Augmentation with Lift?

A good candidate for breast augmentation with lift has both volume loss and breast sagging. During the initial consultation, your surgeon studies breast tissue, nipple height, excess skin, chest muscles, implant placement options, and cosmetic goals before recommending breast augmentation with lift, breast augmentation alone, breast lift alone, or another breast surgery plan.

You may be a good candidate if…

You want more breast volume and a higher breast position
Your breasts have lost fullness after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or aging
Your nipples sit near or below the inframammary fold
You have loose skin that an implant alone would not fix
You want silicone implants or saline implants as part of your breast enhancement surgery
You have stable weight
You do not smoke or use nicotine
You are healthy enough for general anesthesia
You understand that scars are part of breast lift surgery
You want natural looking results that fit your frame
You can wear a surgical bra and follow activity limits while your body heals

Additional Reading

Breast Augmentation with Lift may not be the right fit if…

Your surgeon may recommend waiting, staging surgery, or choosing another plastic surgery plan if the risk is too high or the tissue cannot support the desired results.

You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You plan pregnancy soon
You use nicotine and cannot stop before and after surgery
Your weight is still changing
You have uncontrolled diabetes or a medical condition that increases healing risk
You have an unresolved breast lump, abnormal imaging, or breast cancer concern that needs medical review first
You want an implant size your tissue cannot support
You expect a scar-free lift
You cannot pause upper-body exercise, lifting, or childcare demands during recovery
You want a result that fights your chest width, skin tension, or existing breast tissue

The FDA recommends that breast implant patients discuss medical history, prior breast surgery, medications, pregnancy status, breast cancer screening, implant type, size, shape, surface texture, placement, and expected outcomes during consultation.

Set The Scene First

How should I prepare for Breast Augmentation with Lift?

Schedule a breast lift consultation at FusionMD so your surgeon can examine breast size, nipple position, breast tissue thickness, skin stretch, and chest wall proportions.
Bring your medical record details, including prior surgeries, medication list, allergies, mammogram or ultrasound history, breast cancer history, pregnancy history, and breastfeeding plans.
Complete any recommended breast imaging before surgery. This may depend on your age, medical history, family history, and screening schedule.
Stop nicotine for the window your surgeon gives you. Nicotine reduces blood flow and can make incision healing less predictable.
Review supplements and medications with the FusionMD team. Some products can increase bruising or bleeding.
Choose implant size, fill material, profile, and placement with your surgeon. This is where silicone gel, saline, smooth and textured shells, and implant shape enter the conversation.
Plan help at home. You need a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours.
Set up front-zip shirts, easy meals, extra pillows, loose clothing, and a clean place to rest.
Fill prescriptions before surgery if instructed.
Follow fasting and showering instructions from the surgical team.

Volume, Meet Structure

How is Breast Augmentation with Lift performed?

Breast augmentation with lift is performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient surgical procedure. Your surgeon combines implant placement with the breast lift procedure, which can include excess skin removal, breast tissue reshaping, nipple-areola repositioning, and layered incision closure.

Preoperative markings are made while you are upright.

Standing markings help your surgeon see the real breast shape, nipple height, natural fold, chest wall width, and skin excess before anesthesia.

Anesthesia is started.

Most patients have this breast surgery under general anesthesia, so they sleep through the operation and do not feel pain during the procedure.

The lift incision is made.

The incision pattern depends on the amount of excess skin and nipple movement needed. A donut lift uses an incision around the areola. A lollipop lift adds a vertical incision down the lower breast. An anchor lift uses an incision around the areola, a vertical incision, and a horizontal incision hidden near the inframammary fold.

The breast tissue is reshaped.

Your surgeon removes loose skin, adjusts the breast mound, and raises the nipple-areola complex while protecting blood supply. This is the part of breast lift surgery that gives structure to the breast.

The implant pocket is created.

Implant placement may be under the pectoral muscle, above the muscle, or in a dual-plane position based on tissue coverage, implant size, chest muscles, and desired results.

Sizers may be used.

Temporary sizers help your surgeon check volume, projection, symmetry, and how the lift supports the implant before placing the final implant.

The final implant is placed.

Silicone breast implants, silicone gel implants, or saline implants may be used based on your plan. Many patients prefer silicone implants for a softer feel, while saline implants have a different feel and fill behavior.

The incisions are closed in layers.

Layered closure helps reduce skin tension and supports the breast as healing begins.

A surgical bra is placed.

The bra supports the new breast shape, protects the incisions, and helps control swelling during early recovery.

What does the procedure feel like?

During surgery, you are asleep. After surgery, most patients feel heavy pressure, tightness across the chest, incision soreness, and a firm sports-bra sensation. The first few days can feel like a deep chest workout plus skin tightness.

Small movements count. Reaching too high, lifting too soon, or sleeping on your side can make soreness worse.

Implant type, size, and placement

Implant choice is not a shopping exercise. It is a support problem. Your surgeon has to match implant size to the breast tissue and lift pattern. A patient with thick tissue, strong skin, and mild sagging can carry a different implant than someone with thin skin, stretch marks, and a low nipple. Silicone implants, saline implants, smooth shells, textured shells, implant width, implant profile, and fill material all affect the plan.

A larger breast size can create a fuller look, but weight changes the long-term behavior of the lift. Your surgeon should say that out loud.

Safety notes about implants

Breast implants require informed consent and long-term follow-up. The FDA has strengthened breast implant safety requirements, including boxed warnings and a patient decision checklist, and recommends monitoring silicone gel-filled breast implants for rupture with MRI or ultrasound when advised by a health care provider.

Capsular contracture, rupture, implant malposition, infection, changes in nipple sensation, and future surgery are possible. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL, is not breast cancer; it is a rare cancer that can occur in the scar tissue or fluid around an implant.

Take The Soft Week

Recovery after Breast Augmentation with Lift

Recovery after breast augmentation with lift includes swelling, bruising, tightness, incision care, surgical bra wear, and lifting restrictions. The breast may look high, firm, square, or swollen at first. That early shape is not the final result.

Social downtime

Most patients take 1–2 weeks away from work, public plans, and longer outings. Miami heat can make swelling and surgical bra wear more annoying, so plan errands and appointments with that in mind.

A low-key dinner may feel doable after the first week or two if you are off narcotic pain medicine, walking well, and comfortable in loose clothing. Pool time, beach days, low-cut tops, and sun exposure around scars need more time.

Physical downtime

You will walk the day of surgery, then keep activity gentle. Desk work may resume in about a week for many patients. Lifting, upper-body workouts, chest exercises, and carrying children usually wait several weeks.

Normal activities come back in stages. Your surgeon clears you based on incision healing, swelling, implant position, and how fast your body heals.

Recovery timeline

Days 1–3: Tightness, pressure, swelling, bruising, and limited arm movement. Short walks and rest matter most.
Days 4–7: Soreness starts to ease. The breasts may still look high and firm.
1 Week Post-Op: Your surgeon checks incisions, swelling, bra fit, and early healing.
Weeks 1–2: Many patients return to desk work and light errands. Social plans should stay simple.
Weeks 3–4: Bruising fades. Residual swelling remains. The breasts begin to soften.
Weeks 4–6: More activity may resume if your surgeon clears it. Heavy lifting still needs caution.
Months 3–6: Implants settle, breast shape softens, and the lift looks less tight.
At Least 1 Year: Scars continue to mature and fade. Some scars take 12–18 months to calm down.

Provider aftercare tips

Wear the surgical bra as instructed. Keep your elbows close to your sides during the first phase of healing. Sleep on your back. Skip underwire bras until your surgeon clears them.

Protect scars from sun. Fresh breast lift scars can darken with UV exposure, and Miami gives those scars plenty of chances to misbehave.

Call the office at (305) 686-1122 for one-sided swelling, fever, worsening redness, drainage, calf pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, or a sudden change in breast shape.

Pretty Takes Its Time

When will I see results from Breast Augmentation with Lift?

You will see more breast volume and a higher breast position right away. The first version is swollen and tight. The final results take shape as residual swelling fades, implants settle, skin relaxes, and scars mature.

Right After Surgery: Breasts look fuller and higher, with swelling and tightness.
1–2 Weeks: Bruising improves. The breast shape may still look firm or high.
3–6 Weeks: The breasts start to soften. Incisions may look pink or raised.
3 Months: Implant settling becomes more visible, and the upper breast looks less swollen.
6 Months: Breast augmentation results are easier to judge. The shape looks more settled.
12–18 Months: Scars fade and flatten for many patients.

The awkward phase is real. One side may settle before the other. Nipples can look uneven during swelling. The upper breast may look too full early on, then soften as the implant drops into a better position. Give the tissue time.

Long Game, Better Support

How long do results last?

Breast augmentation with lift results can last many years, especially when weight is stable and the implant is not too heavy for the tissue. The lift resets breast position. It does not stop gravity, pregnancy changes, weight shifts, or the natural aging process.

Breast implants are also not lifetime devices. Some patients keep implants for 10 years or longer. Others need implant exchange or revision due to rupture, capsular contracture, rippling, implant malposition, changes in breast size preference, or natural tissue changes.

Supportive bras help. Stable weight helps more. So does choosing an implant size your tissue can carry.

The Fine-Print Lines

Scars after Breast Augmentation with Lift

Scars are part of breast lift surgery because excess skin has to be removed. The incision pattern depends on breast shape, nipple position, skin quality, areola size, and the amount of lift needed.

Donut lift

A donut lift uses an incision around the areola. It can work for mild sagging and small nipple adjustments. It gives less lifting power than other patterns.

Lollipop lift

A lollipop lift uses an incision around the areola plus a vertical incision down the lower breast. This gives more control over breast shape and skin tightening.

Anchor lift

An anchor lift uses an incision around the areola, a vertical incision down the breast, and a horizontal incision along the inframammary fold. It creates a slightly larger incision pattern, but it gives the most control for significant sagging, stretched skin, and lower-pole looseness.

Scars may look pink, firm, or raised during the first few months. They can keep improving for at least a year. Scar care may include silicone, massage once cleared, sun protection, and avoiding nicotine. The honest tradeoff: more lift usually means more scar. A smaller scar pattern can sound appealing, but an undersized lift can leave the breast loose around the implant.

Lift, Fill, Or Both

Breast Augmentation with Lift vs. other options

Breast augmentation with lift makes sense when the patient wants both breast volume and a higher breast position. Other plastic surgery procedures may be a better fit if only one concern needs correction.

Option	Best for	Limitation
Breast augmentation alone	Good nipple position, small breasts, tight skin, volume goals	Does not remove excess skin or lift low nipples
Breast lift alone	Sagging breasts with enough natural volume	Does not add implant-based fullness
Fat transfer breast augmentation	Modest volume using your own fat	Limited size increase and does not replace a true lift
Breast reduction	Heavy breasts, discomfort, large breast size, sagging	Reduces volume instead of adding it
Breast revision	Implant problems, old scars, capsular contracture, size change	More scar tissue and less flexibility than first-time surgery

Some patients come in asking for a boob job and leave the consultation understanding that the lift is the real procedure. That is not a bad thing. It means the plan is being built from the tissue, not from a cup-size wish.

A Little Body Math

Can Breast Augmentation with Lift be combined with other treatments?

Breast augmentation with lift can be combined with other cosmetic surgery procedures when the plan is safe. FusionMD’s work in breast and body surgery makes this useful for patients who have breast changes plus abdominal, waist, or hip concerns.

Common combinations include:

Mommy makeover
Tummy tuck
Lipo 360
Breast augmentation with lift and fat grafting
Breast reduction with lift
Breast revision
Scar revision
Curvy Tuck for patients planning breast and body contouring together

One recovery can make sense. Some patients need staged surgery. Your surgeon should be direct about operative time, blood supply, healing risk, and recovery help at home.

Other cosmetic surgeries should be added only when they improve the plan without making the recovery unreasonable.

No Phone-Guessing Games

How much does Breast Augmentation with Lift cost in Miami?

Breast augmentation cost in Miami depends on the physical work required. A mild lift with straightforward implant placement is a different operation than an anchor lift with asymmetry, thin tissue, prior scars, or revision needs.

Cost can depend on:

Silicone breast implants vs. saline implants
Implant profile, size, shell, and fill material
Donut lift, lollipop lift, or anchor lift
Operating room time
General anesthesia
Facility fees
Scar care and postoperative garments
Surgical bra support
Revision complexity
Combination with other plastic surgery procedures

FusionMD does not give surgery pricing from a phone call. A quote without seeing the breast tissue is a guess. During the initial consultation, your surgeon measures the breast, studies the skin, reviews cosmetic goals, checks implant options, and gives a number tied to the surgical plan.

Financing may be available through CareCredit and Cherry Financing, which FusionMD lists on its financing page.

Why choose FusionMD for Breast Augmentation with Lift?

FusionMD Cosmetic Surgery is led by Dr. Joshua Scurlock in Miami, with a practice focus that includes breast augmentation, complex breast lift and revision work, body sculpting, fat transfer, tummy tucks, and other cosmetic surgery procedures. His training includes general surgery residency training, chief resident experience, an American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery fellowship, and affiliations including the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

Patients searching for a board-certified plastic surgeon, a plastic surgeon, or experienced surgeons for breast surgery should ask one practical question in consultation: Does this surgeon have the training, case experience, safety judgment, and follow-up structure to handle both the implant and the lift? The exact credential language matters. So does the plan.

Dr. Scurlock’s clinical opinion is direct. The largest implant that fits is not always the best implant. A breast lift has to hold. The skin has to heal. The nipple position has to make sense with the implant. If a smaller implant gives more stable, natural-looking results, your surgeon should say so before surgery.

That is the tone here. Honest advice first. Surgery second.

Schedule Your Breast Augmentation with Lift Consultation in Miami

Schedule a breast augmentation with lift consultation at FusionMD Cosmetic Surgery in Coral Gables. Call (305) 686-1122 or request an appointment online. The office is located at 550 Biltmore Way, Suite 105, Coral Gables, FL 33134, and virtual consultation options are available through the practice’s contact page.

Breast Augmentation with Lift Frequently Asked Questions

How much does breast augmentation with lift cost in Miami?

Breast augmentation with lift cost in Miami depends on implant type, lift pattern, anesthesia, facility fees, operating time, revision needs, and postoperative support. FusionMD gives pricing after consultation because your surgeon needs to see the breast tissue, measure the lift, and choose the implant plan before giving a real number.

Can I get breast implants without a breast lift?

Some patients can get breast implants without a lift. This works best when the nipple sits in a good position and the skin can support the implant. If the nipple is low or excess skin is the main problem, breast augmentation alone can make the breast look heavier.

What is the difference between a donut lift, lollipop lift, and anchor lift?

A donut lift uses an incision around the areola and treats mild sagging. A lollipop lift adds a vertical incision for more shape control. An anchor incision adds a horizontal incision in the breast fold and gives the strongest correction for more significant sagging or excess skin.

Are silicone implants better than saline implants?

Silicone implants and saline implants can both work. Silicone gel tends to feel softer for many patients, while saline implants use sterile saltwater fill. The better choice depends on breast tissue thickness, implant size, desired results, cost, and how each implant behaves in your body.

Will breast augmentation with lift help self-confidence?

Many patients say breast augmentation with lift helps self-confidence because clothing, bras, and swimwear fit closer to the shape they wanted. Surgery should still be chosen for personal reasons, not pressure. FusionMD’s role is to explain what is possible, what is safe, and what tradeoffs come with the plan.

Can breast implants affect mammograms or breast cancer screening?

Breast implants can affect how breast imaging is performed, so you should tell your imaging center that you have implants. A personal or family history of breast cancer should be discussed during consultation. The FDA also advises patients to discuss future screening with their surgeon before implant surgery.

When can I go back to normal activities after breast augmentation with lift?

Most patients return to light normal activities within a few weeks, with desk work possible sooner for many patients. Heavy lifting, chest workouts, upper-body exercise, and strenuous activity can take 4–6 weeks or longer. Your surgeon clears activity based on incision healing, swelling, implant position, and how your body heals.

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