A woman’s breast may lose its elasticity due to factors such as pregnancy, nursing, weight gain and the inevitable force of gravity thus causing the breasts to lose their shape, firmness and ultimately begin to sag. A Breast Lift can also reduce the size of the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple). If your breasts are small or have lost volume after pregnancy, breast implants inserted in conjunction with a Breast Lift can increase both the breast’s firmness and size. Breast Lift surgery will make your breasts more uplifted and firm. If you desire to enhance your appearance and your-self confidence, a Breast Lift may be for you.
Who is the best candidate for a Breast Lift?
The best candidates for a Breast Lift are healthy, emotionally-stable women who have realistic expectation about what this surgery can accomplish. The best results are usually achieved in women with small, sagging breasts, however, breasts of any size can be lifted. You must consider the fact that if you become pregnant again, the surgical results may be altered and an additional procedure may be necessary.
Many women seek a Breast Lift because pregnancy and nursing have left them with either stretched skin and/or less volume in their breasts. If you are planning to have more children, it may be a good idea to postpone your Breast Lift. It is likely that pregnancy will stretch your breasts again and offset the results of the procedure. Unlike a Breast Reduction, a Breast Lift usually does not interfere with breast-feeding, so if by any reason you become pregnant again, you may be able to nurse your baby.
Before you decide to have Plastic Surgery, it is important to carefully consider your expectations and discuss them with your Plastic Surgeon.
Anesthesia Breast Lifts are usually performed under general anesthesia, which means you will sleep through the surgical procedure.
Breast Lift Surgery Breast Lift surgery usually takes 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours. Although Plastic Surgery techniques vary, the most common procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision following the natural contour of the breast. The incision outlines the area from which breast skin will be removed and then defines the new location for the nipple. When the excess skin has been removed, the nipple and areola are repositioned to look more youthful.
Some patients, especially those with relatively small breasts and minimal sagging, may be candidates for a modified procedure which minimizes the incisions.
If you are having an implant inserted along with your Breast Lift, it will be placed in a pocket directly under the breast tissue, or deeper, under the muscle of the chest wall.
Your new appearance after your Breast Lift
Although every effort will be made to make your scars as inconspicuous as possible, it is important to remember that Breast Lift scars are permanent. They often remain lumpy and red then gradually become less obvious, sometimes fading to thin white lines. Fortunately, the scars can usually be placed so that you can wear even low cut garments.
You should remember that a Breast Lift does not keep you firm forever. The effects of gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight fluctuations will eventually take their toll. Women who have implants along with their Breast Lift may find the results longer lasting.
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