Dr. Ted
  Eisenberg

Philadelphia's #1 Breast Lift Surgeon

Breast Lift FAQ

This cosmetic surgery helps to restore a more youthful and less saggy or droopy appearance to the breasts. The restoration sometimes involves breast augmentation or breast reduction as well.

The surgery is performed only by Dr. Ted Eisenberg, a double board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years experience -- not by another surgeon or a resident. Dr. Eisenberg is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania plastic surgeon.

They report that they are happy right from the beginning because they feel better and look better as they had hoped. They are surprised that there was very little discomfort. They feel better because they don't have the weight of their breasts hanging on their stomach anymore. They say it's easier to wear a bra because their breasts aren't bulging out of the sides or bottom.

Surgery is performed at Nazareth Hospital, one of the finest hospitals in Pennsylvania. You will be in the safety of the operating room, cared for by experienced and competent professionals.

Yes, you will have stitches, but they are dissolvable and do not have to be removed. There is minimal swelling and bruising is very rare.

Sensation to the breast, including the nipple and areola, may be altered and may be decreased or lost permanently, but this is rare.

Patients can generally return to aerobics in two to three weeks and upper body weightlifting in six weeks.

No one can guarantee what will happen. It's possible that you could get stretched and saggy again and need another tightening. This could happen whether or not you had the lift.

In most cases, a breast lift will not interfere with breastfeeding, because Dr. Eisenberg does not disrupt milk ducts during surgery. However, not all women are naturally able to breast feed, whether or not they have surgery.

Each patient's mammogram needs are evaluated on an individual basis. The American Cancer Society recommends that women have a yearly mammogram beginning at age 40; we recommend that a woman with a family history of breast cancer (a mother or a sister) have a mammogram before breast surgery no matter what her age.

No, this operation does not influence the later development of breast cancer.

Cosmetic surgery, such as a breast lift, is considered elective surgery and is not covered by health insurance. We require payment in advance. We accept credit cards and offer a number of affordable financing options.

Patients can generally be seen for a free initial consultation and have surgery within two to four weeks of their first phone call to our Philadelphia Breast Surgery office. Because we specialize in cosmetic breast surgery - this is all that we do - we can work to accommodate your schedule.