Restore Shape and Volume in One Procedure: Breast Lift with Implants
If you’ve noticed your breasts have lost firmness, sagged over time, or feel deflated due to pregnancy, aging, or weight fluctuations, you may be exploring your options. For many women, combining a breast lift (mastopexy) with breast augmentation using implants provides the ideal solution. This single surgery lifts, reshapes, and enhances breast volume in a way that looks natural, youthful, and proportional.
At The Plastic Surgery Group in Montclair, NJ, Dr. John A. Cece, MD, offers this life-changing procedure in a state-of-the-art facility designed for comfort, safety, and exceptional results. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Cece blends surgical expertise with artistic precision to help women feel confident and renewed—inside and out.
What Is a Breast Lift with Implants?
A breast lift with implants, also known as augmentation mastopexy, is a dual cosmetic procedure that lifts sagging breasts (mastopexy) while also increasing volume and fullness through the placement of breast implants (augmentation). It is ideal for women who not only want a perkier breast position but also wish to restore or enhance size.
Unlike having two separate surgeries spaced out over time, combining both allows patients to achieve their aesthetic goals more quickly and with only one recovery period.
Why Do Patients Choose This Combined Procedure?
Women from across Essex County, Northern New Jersey, and the greater Montclair area often choose this combination procedure for several reasons:
- Comprehensive transformation in one surgery
- Corrects both sagging and volume loss
- Restores symmetry and shape
- Saves time and cost vs. staged procedures
- Boosts confidence and wardrobe flexibility
Whether due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight loss, or aging, the breasts naturally lose firmness and volume over time. Augmentation mastopexy addresses all of these concerns in a harmonious, proportional way.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
You may be a candidate for a breast lift with implants in Montclair, NJ if you:
- Have sagging (ptosis) with deflated or smaller breasts
- Are in good general health and are non-smokers
- Have nipples that fall below the breast crease
- Desire both lift and enhanced volume
- Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have realistic expectations and goals
Dr. Cece meets personally with each patient to ensure the procedure aligns with their anatomy, lifestyle, and desired outcomes.
Types of Implants Available
At The Plastic Surgery Group, patients can choose from FDA-approved saline or silicone breast implants in a range of shapes and profiles. During your consultation, Dr. Cece will explain:
- Saline Implants – Filled with sterile saltwater; placed deflated and filled once in position.
- Silicone Implants – Filled with cohesive silicone gel; known for their natural feel.
- Gummy Bear Implants – Form-stable silicone with a teardrop shape for anatomical results.
- Round vs. Teardrop Shape – Depending on the look you desire.
Dr. Cece takes precise chest measurements and uses 3D imaging tools to help you visualize your results and choose the best implant for your goals.
The Procedure at The Plastic Surgery Group, Montclair
Your surgery will take place at our modern, accredited surgical suite in Montclair, NJ, equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a dedicated surgical team.
Surgical Overview:
- General anesthesia is administered.
- Dr. Cece performs the breast lift by removing excess skin and reshaping the breast mound.
- The nipple-areola complex is repositioned to a more youthful height.
- The chosen implants are placed either beneath the chest muscle (submuscular) or over it (subglandular), depending on your body type and goals.
- Incisions are closed using fine sutures to minimize scarring.
The procedure typically takes 2 to 3 hours, and patients return home the same day with detailed post-op instructions.
See below for a step-by-step overview of what to expect during a breast lift with implants at The Plastic Surgery Group in Montclair, NJ.
Recovery and Healing
Recovery time varies, but most patients resume light activities in 7 to 10 days and return to full activity in 4 to 6 weeks.
What to expect during recovery:
- Swelling and tightness during the first week
- Surgical bra or compression garment for support
- Avoid lifting, bending, or strenuous movement
- Gradual improvement in breast shape and softness
- Final results typically settle in 3 to 6 months
Dr. Cece and his team provide personalized follow-up care throughout your healing process to ensure comfort and success.
Natural, Long-Lasting Results
One of the greatest benefits of combining breast lift with implants is the harmonious, rejuvenated look it creates. Dr. Cece’s patients often report:
- Fuller, rounder breast shape
- Higher, more youthful position
- Better nipple alignment and balance
- Improved fit in clothing and swimwear
- A renewed sense of confidence
Results are long-lasting, especially when patients maintain a stable weight and follow healthy lifestyle habits.
Why Choose Dr. John A. Cece, MD?
Dr. John A. Cece has earned a reputation as one of New Jersey’s leading breast surgeons, with extensive training in both cosmetic and reconstructive breast procedures. His practice at The Plastic Surgery Group in Montclair is known for:
- Board certification and decades of experience
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to everybody
- Minimally invasive techniques and careful incision placement
- State-of-the-art surgical suite in a private, spa-like environment
- Consistent, natural-looking results praised by patients
Whether you’re undergoing surgery for the first time or seeking a revision, Dr. Cece’s attention to detail and patient-first philosophy ensure results you’ll love.
FAQS: Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the results last?
While aging continues, results are long-lasting. Most implants last 10–15 years, and the lift can last even longer with proper care.
Will I have visible scars?
Dr. Cece places incisions strategically around the areola and possibly vertically down the breast. Scars typically fade over time and are often hidden under swimwear.
Can this procedure be done after pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Yes. Many patients choose this surgery as part of a post-pregnancy or mommy makeover plan once they’re finished breastfeeding and their body has stabilized.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you’re ready to lift, enhance, and transform your look, consider a breast lift with implants at The Plastic Surgery Group in Montclair, NJ, with Dr. John A. Cece, MD.
Our private, modern facility and caring team are here to guide you through every step—from your first consultation to your beautiful final results.
Serving patients in Montclair, Essex County, North Jersey, and surrounding areas.
Contact now or request a consultation online to explore whether augmentation mastopexy is the right choice for you.
One surgery. Two transformations. One renewed you.
