Pregnancy, aging, and weight loss can cause breasts to sag, droop, and lose firmness.  A breast lift (mastopexy) corrects this by lifting the breasts into a more projected position, creating an  attractive, youthful contour.  To achieve this, Dr. Newall removes excess tissue and tightens tissues in the surrounding area.    Breast augmentation  is often performed in conjunction with a breast lift  for women who desire a fuller breast appearance, while those who have excessive breast tissue may choose to have a breast reduction along with a lift to create a more attractive proportional appearance.  In some cases, Dr. Newall may reduce the size of the areolas to further enhance the youthful look of the breasts.   During your consultation, he will discuss the right combination of factors to  give you breasts that are shapely, lifted, and well-proportioned.  The procedure is performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis  and lasts approximately 2-3 hours.  Patients usually can return to work 4-5 days later.