CRANTFORD COSTA PLASTIC SURGERY
247 Calhoun St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 755-6591
Fax: 854-201-2400
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Skin Clinic hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Personalized breast lift from Dr. Clayton Crantford, featuring four proven lift techniques, the option of internal support (GalaFLEX internal bra), and our ERAS Rapid Recovery program in beautiful downtown Charleston.
SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION or call (843) 755-6591A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that raises and reshapes sagging breasts. Performed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Clayton Crantford at Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic in Charleston, SC, a breast lift removes excess skin, tightens surrounding tissue, and repositions the nipple and areola to a more youthful height — restoring a firmer, more lifted contour without necessarily changing breast size.
Dr. Crantford offers four lift techniques matched to the degree of sagging, the option of an internal bra for long-lasting support, and — for patients who want restored volume — the combined augmentation mastopexy procedure.
Key Takeaways:
A breast lift addresses several common concerns.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding stretch the skin and soften the ligaments that support breast shape. A lift restores the pre-pregnancy contour and repositions the nipple for a refreshed silhouette.
Significant weight loss often leaves stretched skin and descended breasts. A lift removes the excess tissue and restores a natural, lifted shape that matches your new frame.
When nipples sit at or below the breast crease, a lift repositions them higher on the breast mound, reducing the appearance of sagging and creating a more youthful proportion.
A breast lift can address differences between the two breasts in shape, position, or nipple level, creating a more balanced, symmetric result.
If you have both sagging and volume loss, Dr. Crantford can combine a lift with implants in a single procedure — augmentation mastopexy — for both a higher shape and restored upper-pole volume in one recovery period.
Breast surgery should never mean a drawn-out, narcotic-heavy recovery. Our Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols minimize pain, reduce opioid dependence, and get you back to yourself faster.
Long-acting Exparel nerve blocks and non-opioid analgesics control pain at the surgical site for up to 72 hours, dramatically reducing the need for narcotics.
Patients stand and walk within hours of surgery. Early movement improves circulation, reduces stiffness, and signals the body to begin healing sooner.
We guide every patient through a pre-surgical optimization plan — hydration, carbohydrate loading, and targeted supplementation — shown to reduce nausea and accelerate tissue healing.
ERAS protocols are supported by decades of published research in major surgery. We adapt these principles specifically for aesthetic breast surgery.
Dr. Crantford personalizes every step of your breast lift to your anatomy, degree of ptosis, and aesthetic goals.
Dr. Crantford matches the incision pattern to the degree of sagging: crescent or donut for mild ptosis, lollipop for moderate, anchor for significant. The goal is maximum correction with minimum scar.
The nipple-areola complex is lifted on a pedicle — a vascular and nerve stalk that preserves blood supply, sensation, and (when possible) breastfeeding function. Pedicle choice is tailored to your anatomy.
For patients with stretched skin or a history of major weight loss, Dr. Crantford can place an internal bra (GalaFLEX absorbable mesh) that acts as a scaffold while your own tissue strengthens around it.
Most patients return to light office work within 1 to 2 weeks. Full activity and upper-body workouts resume at 4 to 6 weeks. Swelling and final shape continue to improve over 3 to 6 months as tissue settles and scars mature.
You’ll wear a surgical bra during initial healing. Scar-minimization strategies — silicone sheeting, taping, sun protection — are part of every aftercare plan. Most scars fade significantly over 12 to 18 months.
Lift technique: Crescent, donut, lollipop, or anchor
Combined procedures: Augmentation mastopexy or other combinations
Internal bra: Optional GalaFLEX support adds material and time
Financing: PatientFi and CareCredit offer monthly plans
Dr. Clayton Crantford brings board-certified expertise and a philosophy of personalized, patient-centered care to every breast lift. His priority is a result that looks good at six weeks and continues to look natural for years to come. That’s why Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery invests in advanced techniques — pedicle-based nipple preservation, optional internal bra support, ERAS Rapid Recovery, and combined augmentation mastopexy when desired.
Located in historic downtown Charleston at 247 Calhoun Street, we serve patients throughout the Lowcountry and across South Carolina.
Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic is located in historic downtown Charleston at 247 Calhoun Street, serving breast lift patients throughout Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, James Island, West Ashley, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Daniel Island, Goose Creek, and across South Carolina.
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Take the first step toward the breast lift you’ve always wanted. Dr. Clayton Crantford and the team at Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic are here to answer your questions.
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