If your breasts feel lower, flatter, or less supported than they used to, a breast lift with Dr. Shane Seal at Aesthetics in the Square can help restore shape, position, and confidence. 

Dr. Seal describes a breast lift (mastopexy) as a surgical procedure that restores the shape and symmetry of the breasts, often for clients whose breasts sag or whose nipples point downward after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, aging, or genetics. 

Aesthetics in the Square is a modern plastic surgery and skin care clinic in Churchill Square, operated by a licensed plastic surgeon and designed to deliver natural, beautiful results in a calm, professional setting. 

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What is a Breast Lift?

A breast lift, also called a mastopexy, is surgery that reshapes the breast and repositions the nipple and areola higher on the chest to create a more youthful, uplifted look. 

Dr. Seal explains it simply: a breast lift removes excess skin to correct sagging, raises the position of the nipple and areola, and often reduces the size of the areola as well. The goal is not just to lift, but to improve overall breast shape and balance. 

Key points: 

  • Focuses on position and contour, not just size 
  • Helps when nipples point downward or sit below the breast crease (ptosis) 
  • Can be done on its own or combined with implants (augmentation) or reduction for a size change 

How a Breast Lift Works with Dr. Shane Seal

Every mastopexy is tailored to the client, but the basic steps are similar. 

During a breast lift, Dr. Seal: 

  • Removes extra, stretched skin that is causing sagging 
  • Lifts the breast tissue and reshapes it on the chest 
  • Repositions the nipple and areola to a more central, forward-facing position 
  • Often reduces the diameter of the areola for a more proportionate look 

Incision Patterns

Dr. Seal notes that the incision type is chosen on an individual basis. The most common is the “lollipop” pattern, with an incision around the areola and vertically down to the breast fold. For more significant sagging, an anchor incision (around the areola, vertically down, and along the breast crease) may be recommended. In both cases, scars are positioned so they are covered by most bras and bathing suits. 

A breast lift alone does not significantly change breast volume. If you want fuller or smaller breasts as well as lifted ones, Dr. Seal can combine your breast lift with augmentation or reduction in a single, coordinated plan. 

Typical operative time for a stand-alone breast lift at his clinic is around 1.5 hours, with anesthesia and location determined based on your health, preferences, and whether other procedures are being added. 

Shape and Proportion First, Size Second

Many people assume they need implants when what they really want is better shape and position. A breast lift focuses on: 

  • Moving the breast mound back up the chest 
  • Centering the nipple and areola 
  • Creating a rounder, perkier contour 

Evidence from Canadian and international plastic surgery groups emphasizes that mastopexy is ideal for clients happy with their overall breast size but frustrated by sagging and downward-pointing nipples. 

If volume has been lost after pregnancy or weight loss, implants can be added for fullness. If breasts feel too heavy, a reduction can be combined with the lift. Dr. Seal’s approach lets you decide which matters most: size, shape, or both. 

Physical Comfort as well as Confidence

A breast lift is cosmetic, but the benefits are often practical too. Studies and patient information sources report that lifting and reshaping the breast can: 

  • Improve bra fit and support 
  • Reduce skin irritation and rashes under the breast fold 
  • Make physical activity and clothing more comfortable 

For many women, the reward is not only in photos but in the way tops sit on the body, the way sports bras feel, and the ease of moving, running, or reaching without the sense of heaviness pulling down. 

Results Designed to Last

On social media and clinic updates, Dr. Seal’s team has shared transformations several years after combining breast augmentation with lift, highlighting long-lasting, natural results when surgery is paired with stable weight and supportive bras. 

In general, breast lift results can last many years. Aging and gravity continue, but by tightening the skin's envelope and reshaping the tissue, mastopexy sets a much more youthful baseline. Maintaining a healthy weight and wearing supportive bras can help your results age gracefully over time. 

Who is a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift with Dr. Seal?

You may be a candidate for breast lift surgery if: 

  • Your breasts sag or feel deflated 
  • Your nipples point downward or sit below the breast crease 
  • You are bothered by the way your breasts look without a bra 
  • You are in good general health and a non-smoker (or willing to follow pre- and post-operative guidelines) 
  • Your weight is relatively stable, and you are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding 

During your consultation at Aesthetics in the Square, Dr. Seal will review your medical history, examine your breast tissue and skin quality, and discuss whether a breast lift alone or a lift combined with augmentation or reduction best fits your goals. 

Recovery After a Breast Lift

On his website, Dr. Seal lists a typical recovery time of 4 to 6 weeks for a breast lift. This lines up with Canadian and international mastopexy guidance, where most clients: 

  • Go home the same day or after a short stay 
  • Wear a surgical or support bra for several weeks 
  • Experience swelling, bruising, and tightness that ease over the first 2 to 3 weeks 
  • Avoid heavy lifting and high-impact exercise for about 4 to 6 weeks 
  • See scars gradually soften and fade over 12 months or more 

You will receive specific instructions on wound care, scar care, sleep position, and when it is safe to return to driving, work, workouts, and underwire bras. The clinic team is available by phone or email if questions come up between visits. 

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Costs and Beautifi Monthly Payments

Breast lift pricing at Aesthetics in the Square depends on your anatomy, whether implants or a reduction are combined with your mastopexy, and details like operating time and anesthesia. The breast enhancement page makes it clear that treatment plans are customized after your consultation, not sold as a one-price package. 

The good news: Dr. Seal’s clinic partners with Beautifi so you can finance your breast lift with flexible monthly payments instead of paying the full amount upfront. You can choose to finance part or all of your procedure, and payments are sent directly to his office for a seamless experience. Financing terms vary by applicant, but the structure is simple: apply online, get a decision quickly, and spread the cost into manageable monthly payments instead of paying everything upfront. 

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FAQs: Breast Lift with Dr. Shane Seal

Q: What is the main goal of a breast lift with Dr. Seal?

A: The main goal of a breast lift is to restore a more youthful breast shape and position by removing extra skin, lifting the breast tissue, and repositioning the nipple and areola higher on the chest, often with improved symmetry between the two sides.

Q: Will a breast lift make my breasts bigger or smaller?

A: A breast lift focuses on repositioning and reshaping, not changing size. Your breasts may look fuller and more projected because they sit higher, but the volume is similar. If you want to be larger or smaller, Dr. Seal can combine your breast lift with augmentation or reduction in the same surgery.

Q: What will my scars look like after a breast lift?

A: Most clients have either a “lollipop” scar around the areola and down to the breast fold or an “anchor” scar that adds a line along the crease for more significant sagging. These are placed so they are hidden by most bras and swimsuits and typically fade and soften over time with proper scar care.

Q: How long is breast lift recovery?

A: Dr. Seal lists recovery time as about 4 to 6 weeks. Many people return to desk work within one to two weeks, continue to wear a support bra for several weeks, and wait about six weeks before higher-impact exercise or heavy lifting. Your exact restrictions and timeline will be personalized for you.

Q: How long do breast lift results last?

A: Results from a breast lift are long-lasting, but no surgery can stop aging or gravity. Most clients enjoy their new shape for many years, especially if they maintain a stable weight, do not smoke, and wear supportive bras. Over time, mild settling is normal, but breasts usually remain higher and better shaped than they were before surgery. 

Q: Can I finance my breast lift with Beautifi?

A: Yes. Aesthetics in the Square clearly highlights Beautifi as a financing partner and notes that monthly payments are available on treatments and packages of $1,000 or more. Once you have a quote from Dr. Seal, you can apply through Beautifi to turn that cost into manageable monthly payments.