Breast Lift
Breast Lift Surgery - what you need to know
Women who experience weight loss, or go through a pregnancy, typically experience a bit of sag in their breasts. With age, a woman's skin also loses its natural elasticity and vigor. Once these processes take their toll, it's impossible to rejuvenate the breasts to their original shape and form.
Sagging breasts with loose skin are not complimentary features that women seek out. Without adequate support, clothes may no longer fit properly, bathing suits can be horrifying, and women can lose their self-confidence.
If you have breasts that just don't have the same kind of firmness and shape anymore, don't give up just yet. A breast lift surgery can cure your problems and restore your peace of mind. For years now, breast lifts have been a popular procedure for the restoration of breasts. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were some 89,931 breast lift surgeries in 2010.
The first step begins with you. A careful introspection should reveal whether or not you truly need a surgery. If your appearance is something that you can live with, then a surgery could end up being more time and money than it's worth. However, if you are frequently concerned and reminded of the appearance of sagging breasts, then the only way to do something about it is a breast lift. It's a personal choice, and once you've made it, the next thing to do is find a surgeon.
Breast Lift aka Mastopexy
Also known as a mastopexy in the medical world, a breast lift is similar to other types of lifts in cosmetic surgery. The main idea is to remove a discreet patch of skin and pull the remaining skin together for a firm, youthful look. Results are usually immediate and satisfying, though there is a lengthy recovery period involved.
Types of Breast Lifts
There are three general types of breast lift procedures. They all involve the cutting away of skin on the breast, followed by the repositioning of the nipple through sutures.
- The first is the concentric breast lift. This requires circular incisions around the nipple. These are not very popular because the results can often be spotty.
- The next kind is a vertical breast lift. This requires a vertical incision down from the nipple to the breast crease. These are popular among women with less sag and who don't want large scars.
- The last kind of breast lift is the anchor breast lift. This is the most popular technique because it provides the maximum lift. The incision is shaped like a keyhole around the nipple, runs down to the crease and across to the sides. Unfortunately this technique also leaves the most obvious scarring.
Depending on your situation, one technique will be right for you. Talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon today to discuss your options.
The breast lift surgery can be combined with a breast augmentation that could further enhance the size and appearance of the breasts. More on breast augmentation..
Expected result
As with any surgery patients will have more or less obvious signs of surgery for the remainder of their lives. However, the peace of mind that a breast lift can provide should far outweigh the prospect of scars if a patient moves ahead with the surgery in the first place. In fact, the surgeon can discreetly choose the location of the scarring when he or she makes the incisions. More on no scar breast lift here.
If your breasts are succumbing to gravity and beginning to sag a little, it's a good time to consider a breast lift surgery. Talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon today for more information about this safe and popular procedure. Thousands of women have already done it, why shouldn't you? A fresh new look and a great-looking chest is something that you deserve.
Inpatient Breast Lifts
Most breast lift surgeries are done as an inpatient procedure in a hospital. This requires general anesthesia and the addition of an anesthetist to the operating staff. For lighter surgeries it is still possible to do a breast lift as an outpatient procedure in the surgeon's office. In an outpatient procedure only require local anesthesia is required and the patient does not need to stay in the facility overnight. Some highly skilled surgeons can do any kind of breast lift as an outpatient procedure. They're cheaper and faster than a lengthy hospital visit.
Outpatient Breast Lifts
A breast lift can be done as an outpatient procedure in a local surgeon's office. Depending on the complexity of the lift, it could take anywhere from an hour to several hours. In the end, patients walk away with firmer breasts, a higher nipple position, and reduction of the areola size.
There are many plastic surgeons around, but the right one for you should have a good background and history of successful patients. During your consultation, the plastic surgeon will be able to provide better insight into your needs and goals. Many women have misconceptions about what a breast lift can actually do. A board-certified plastic surgeon can help you clarify your expectations.
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