Beverly Hills Woman Staged Anchor Breast Lift Followed by Breast Augmentation

This patient sought breast rejuvenation to correct significant breast sagging, loose skin, and decreased breast volume. Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, recommended a staged breast lift and augmentation to improve breast shape, position, and fullness. During the first operation, an anchor breast lift (Wise-pattern mastopexy) was performed to remove redundant skin, reshape the natural breast tissue, and reposition the nipple-areola complexes to a higher, more youthful location. The patient was allowed to heal before undergoing the second stage, breast augmentation with implants. This procedure added breast volume, improved upper pole fullness, and enhanced breast projection. Performing these procedures separately allowed the newly lifted breast tissues to settle before implant placement, facilitating more precise assessment of breast shape and implant selection. The before-and-after photographs demonstrate elevated breasts, improved nipple positioning, increased fullness, and a more rounded, proportionate breast contour. This two-stage approach can be particularly beneficial for patients with substantial breast ptosis and skin laxity, where simultaneous lifting and augmentation may create excessive tension on healing tissues. The final result demonstrates how staged anchor mastopexy and breast augmentation can complement each other to create fuller, lifted, and better-contoured breasts.