Natural Results Plastic Surgery
Breast lift with implants by Dr. Carlos Mata in Scottsdale, AZ
Augmentation Mastopexy

Breast Lift with Implants
in Scottsdale

Lift and fill in one procedure — restoring position and adding volume for a fuller, perkier, more youthful breast.

Breast Lift with Implants at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata — board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon — at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.

Duration
2.5–4 hours
Anesthesia
General
Downtime
1–2 weeks
Back to Work
1 week
An Introduction

A breast lift with implants — augmentation mastopexy — combines two procedures into one: a lift to raise sagging breasts and reposition the nipple, and an implant to add the upper-pole fullness that a lift alone cannot. It is the ideal solution for patients who have both lost volume and developed sagging, commonly after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata (Dr. Scottsdale®) balances lift and implant precisely for a full, lifted, natural result in a single recovery.

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The Procedure

Why Combine a Lift and Implants?

A breast lift alone raises the breast and tightens loose skin but does not add volume — so the upper breast can still look deflated. A breast augmentation alone adds volume but cannot correct significant sagging.

For patients with both concerns, combining them delivers what neither does on its own: a lifted position with restored upper-pole fullness — in one surgery and one recovery.

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What Happens

The Procedure Step-by-Step

Anesthesia — Performed under general anesthesia in our accredited Scottsdale surgical suite.

Lift — Excess skin is removed and the nipple repositioned to a youthful height.

Implant — A saline or silicone implant is placed to restore upper-pole fullness, sized to your frame and goals.

Closure — Layered sutures shape and support the breast for healing.

Benefits

Why Breast Lift with Implants

  • 01Lifts sagging breasts and adds volume in one procedure
  • 02Restores upper-pole fullness a lift alone can't
  • 03Higher, perkier, more youthful position
  • 04One surgery and one recovery instead of two
  • 05Improves symmetry and clothing fit
  • 06Natural-looking, balanced result
Candidacy

Is This Right For You?

You may be a candidate if...
  • Both sagging and lost volume (post-pregnancy or weight loss)
  • Nipple sits at or below the breast crease
  • Want fuller, lifted breasts
  • Good general health, non-smoking
  • Realistic expectations
This may not be right if...
  • Sagging only with no desire for added volume (consider a lift alone)
  • Volume loss without sagging (consider augmentation alone)

Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.

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Recovery

What to Expect

Every patient heals at their own pace. These milestones offer a realistic roadmap based on hundreds of procedures performed by Dr. Mata.

  1. Week 1

    Surgical bra worn; soreness and swelling. Most return to desk work toward the end of the week.

  2. Weeks 2–3

    Swelling decreases; light daily activity resumes.

  3. Weeks 4–6

    Gradual return to exercise as cleared by Dr. Mata.

  4. Months 2–6

    Implants settle and scars fade; final shape emerges.

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

01Can a lift and implants really be done together?+

Yes — augmentation mastopexy is a well-established combined procedure. Doing both at once means one operation and one recovery, with results neither achieves alone.

02Will my breasts look fake?+

Not unless you want a dramatic look. Dr. Mata sizes the implant to your frame and combines it with the lift for a natural, balanced result.

03Where are the scars?+

Lift incisions typically follow a lollipop or anchor pattern around the areola and down the breast; they fade substantially over the first year.

04How is recovery compared to a lift alone?+

Recovery is similar — most patients return to desk work within a week and to exercise around four to six weeks.

Begin Your Journey

Schedule Your Private
Breast Lift with Implants Consultation

Consultations with Dr. Mata are private, unhurried, and typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.

Harvard Trained · Board Certified · 25,000+ Procedures