Christopher J. Davidson, MD
Fraser Medical Building
332 Washington Street, Suite 100
Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: (781) 237-7700
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
We see women from Wellesley, Natick, Framingham, and throughout the western suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts, who have lost breast shape and volume over the years since the skin’s elasticity naturally weakens over time. Problems with lax tissue can be seen anywhere on the body, but it is especially apparent in the breasts. As the skin slowly stretches and loses tone, the breasts may begin to slide downward. They can take on a pendulous look, and the nipples may migrate to a lower position. The round contour at the top of the breasts, known as upper pole fullness, may become depleted as well.
While a large chest is certainly more prone to sagging, any woman can face this problem. A variety of factors can play a role in causing drooping, deflated breasts, such as:
Once these changes in chest tissue appear, no matter the cause, there is no way to improve the look of the breasts without surgical intervention: a breast lift. Boston’s Dr. Christopher Davidson is a leader in innovative breast lift techniques. A renowned plastic surgeon, he has been performing cosmetic and reconstructive procedures since early 2000 for patients from throughout the nation, including Providence, RI; southern New Hampshire; and southern Vermont.
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A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, dramatically improves the positioning and tautness of slack, drooping breasts. While the lift alone will not change the breast’s size, it will provide a significant improvement in the chest’s overall appearance. To obtain optimal shape, volume, and upper pole fullness, a breast lift can be combined with a breast augmentation.
Dr. Davidson performs his mastopexy procedures on an outpatient basis, using general anesthesia. Depending on the individual patient, most lifts will take between 2 and 3 hours to complete. The recommended incisions will be determined by the amount of droop and excess skin present. Most procedures begin with Dr. Davidson making an incision around the areola. Depending on the extent of sag, sometimes this incision then runs vertically down from the nipple and then horizontally across the breast crease. Once the incisions have been made, he will remove the excess skin and shift the nipple and areola to a higher position as necessary. If the areolas have been stretched, they may be reduced in size.
The nipples and areolas stay attached to underlying mounds of tissue. In most cases, this allows the preservation of sensation and the ability to breastfeed.
Women choose Dr. Davidson for his extensive experience, compassionate bedside manner, and reputation for delivering natural-looking results. With years of specialized training, including board certification, Dr. Davidson combines advanced surgical techniques with an artistic approach to create youthful, proportional outcomes. He prioritizes safety and works closely with each patient to understand their goals and provide a personalized, supportive experience from consultation to recovery. For these reasons, Dr. Davidson is considered a top breast lift surgeon among women in Boston and surrounding areas.
Dr. Christopher Davidson's patient first approach to aesthetic medicine means that every decision he makes is aimed at achieving the optimal outcome for the patient. This is apparent, not just in the beautiful, natural-looking results he creates, but also in the compassionate care he delivers through every step of the process.
Any woman frustrated with heavy, drooping breast tissue may benefit from a breast lift. Although the average patient is in her 40s, women of any age can experience the loss of shape and altered nipple positioning that comes with drooping breasts.
Women who benefit from the procedure often have one or more of the following concerns:
A breast lift is a good option if you have realistic expectations for what it can achieve, are physically healthy, maintain a stable weight, and do not smoke.
Dr. Davidson will meet with you prior to the procedure in order to assess the desired shape and size of the breasts. If loss of volume is a key concern, he may suggest a combination of a breast lift and breast augmentation with saline or silicone gel implants. He will also discuss with you how the areolas and nipples will be repositioned. It’s very important for both the patient and surgeon to understand the expectations and determine if they can be achieved realistically.
To determine if a breast lift is right for an individual patient, she will first schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Davidson. At the consultation, he will perform a physical exam, review the patient’s unique medical history, and discuss any current medications. The options for a breast lift procedure will then be explained in detail. Dr. Davidson will listen to the patient’s aesthetic needs and desires. If a mastopexy can help the patient achieve her physical goals, a personalized surgical plan will be created. During this appointment, the exact breast lift cost will be established, and the payment options will be reviewed as well. Please contact the practice at (781) 237-7700 or request a consultation online to get an accurate quote.
The lift is regarded as a safe and effective surgery, but as with all invasive procedures, there is still the rare chance that complications may occur. These include excessive bleeding, infection, scarring, poor wound healing, nerve damage or nipple numbness, and asymmetry. Patients can best protect themselves from these risks by always choosing a reputable, experienced surgeon. Dr. Davidson is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than 15 years of breast surgery experience.
The breast lift recovery process typically takes about 1 to 2 weeks and generally includes these healing milestones:
Scars may be visible for some time after the surgery, though they gradually blend into your skin tone. Dr. Davidson completes the procedure with natural-looking results and as little scarring as possible.
A. Breast lift surgery requires your surgeon to make incisions in your skin which result in scars on your breasts. A board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Davidson will ensure that the scars are as minimal as possible, and he will provide you with post-operative care instructions to help your breasts heal so that the scars a minimized over time.
A. Yes, many women opt to combine their breast lift surgery with breast augmentation surgery to give them the breast size and shape they desire. For many women who have experienced breast sagging due to breast feeding and aging, they opt to have breast lift with implants to restore lost volume and improve your breast shape.
A. There are some nonsurgical skin tightening and lifting procedures available that can help improve the appearance of sagging breasts, but they will not have the same effect as a surgical breast lift.
Discover the benefits of a customized breast lift. Women in Framingham, Newton, and throughout the Boston area choose Dr. Davidson for breast lift surgery at his Wellesley practice. You can call (781) 237-7700 to learn more, or request a consultation at Dr. Christopher J. Davidson’s office.
