Breast Lift
A breast lift (mastopexy) reshapes and raises breasts that have begun to sag, restoring a firmer contour without necessarily changing size.
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Before & After
Real patients, real results. These images show actual breast lift outcomes achieved by Dr. McGovern.
Is Breast Lift Right for You?
Answer a few quick questions to see if breast lift could be a good fit for you — or take the full Renewal Assessment for a comprehensive treatment plan.
What to Expect
A breast lift — or mastopexy — reshapes and raises breasts that have begun to sag, restoring a contour that sits higher and firmer, so that looking in the mirror feels familiar again.
Ideal Candidates
For women whose breasts have changed shape and position from aging, gravity, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes, and who want that shape and position restored.
The Consultation
Dr. McGovern will assess your degree of ptosis and talk with you about whether a lift alone, or a lift combined with implants, will best achieve your goals.
The Procedure
Performed at RenewalASC under general anesthesia, over 2-3 hours. We remove excess skin, reshape the breast tissue, and reposition the nipple-areola complex.
Recovery
Most patients return to desk work in 1-2 weeks. A surgical support bra is worn for 4-6 weeks. Full recovery at 4-6 weeks.
Artistry Meets Precision
Dr. McGovern knows that sagging breasts touch more than what you see in the mirror — they shape how clothes sit on you, and how you carry yourself through the day. Her approach aims for a lifted, natural shape that suits your particular body.
She uses advanced techniques that work to limit scarring while supporting the lift and how long it lasts. Every breast lift is planned around your own anatomy, not a standard template.
Plan Your Downtime
Water does not hurt healing incisions. The bra acts as your dressing — it does most of the work of holding everything in position.
Dressings and bleeding control
Gauze pads or fluffs cover the incision lines. Some oozing of blood at the incisions is normal. Small amounts of oozing and bleeding are very common.
Do this
- Reinforce the incision areas with gauze or absorbent pads if necessary.
- If oozing is more than slow staining of the gauze, apply firm pressure for 20–30 minutes before calling the office.
- Wear TED hose at all times except to shower.
- Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration.
- Get up and walk four or five times a day.
- Always lie with your feet elevated above the level of your heart.
- Always have your legs elevated if sitting in a chair.
Avoid
- Do not wear an underwire bra.
- No driving for 24 hours after taking a narcotic.
- Do not sit in a chair with knees bent and feet on the floor.
- Do not smoke or use any form of nicotine.
- Avoid long automobile trips or flights.
Can I do this yet? Day 1
Get up and walk four or five times a day.
Water does not hurt healing incisions. You may shower after 24–48 hours. Leave steri-strips in place but wet them twice daily.
When driving does not cause pain — usually 4–6 days with power steering. Never within 24 hours of a narcotic.
Cleared day 4Wear the stockings for 7 days, always except to shower.
Cleared week 1Do not return to aerobic exercise for 3 weeks.
Cleared week 3Wear the bra for at least 3 weeks. After that, if healing well, you may sleep without it.
Cleared week 3You should not go braless during the day for 6 weeks after surgery.
Cleared week 6Avoid long automobile trips or flights.
On provider clearanceYour milestones
Call the office right away if…
- Oozing that is more than slow staining of the gauze — apply firm pressure for 20–30 minutes before calling.
- Heavy bleeding (very rare) — apply firm pressure and call the office immediately at 920-2090.
912-920-2090 · Dial 911 for medical emergencies.
Your full post-op instructions
These are RenewalMD's standard post-operative instructions for breast lift. Every patient is different — the instructions you receive from Dr. McGovern's team at discharge are the ones that govern your recovery. When in doubt, call us at 912-920-2090.
Cost & Financing
A breast lift at RenewalMD typically costs $7,000 to $9,000. If you and Dr. McGovern decide to add implants for volume, the cost for that combination will be discussed at your consultation.
These estimates are for illustration only. Actual costs are determined after your consultation, and financing terms set by the financing companies are subject to change. Subject to credit approval.
Why Choose RenewalMD for Breast Lift
When searching for a plastic surgeon for breast lift in Savannah, experience and trust matter most. At RenewalMD, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Meghan McGovern personally performs every procedure — from your initial consultation at our Mohawk Street office in Savannah or Merchant Way office in Statesboro through your final follow-up.
Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and NewBeauty Top Doctor for 2026, Dr. McGovern brings precision, artistry, and genuine care to every patient. Our AAAHC-accredited surgical center, RenewalASC, gives you hospital-quality care in a comfortable, private setting — right here in Savannah.
Patients travel from across southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry for breast lift at RenewalMD — including Pooler, Richmond Hill, Statesboro, Hinesville, Tybee Island, and Hilton Head. Whether you're exploring your options or ready to take the next step, we invite you to schedule a consultation and meet the RenewalMD team.
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Schedule Your Consultation
Schedule a consultation with Dr. McGovern to talk about how a breast lift can help you feel like yourself again.