As women age, particularly if they bear children or lose weight, it is natural for their breasts to lose fullness. Breast lift surgery is designed for women whose breasts have lost their elasticity over time. During breast lift surgery, excess skin is removed from the breasts and the remaining skin is tightened. The goal of breast lift surgery is to help a woman attain firmer, younger-looking breasts that are proportionate to the rest of her body.
If you’re wondering if you may be a good candidate for a breast lift procedure, ask yourself if you experience any of the following signs:
- You have issues with breast sagging.
- Your breasts have lost shape or volume.
- Your breasts lack substance or firmness.
- Your breasts have a flatter, elongated shape or are pendulous.
- When unsupported, your nipples fall below the breast crease.
- Your nipples and areolas point downward.
- You have stretched skin and enlarged areolas.
- One breast is lower than the other.
- Your breasts are large and you want to retain their size but restructure their shape.
- You have experienced changes in your breasts due to childbearing and breastfeeding, but are finished having children and would like to improve the appearance of your breasts.
The best candidates for breast lift surgery are healthy women who have good skin elasticity and understand the breast lift procedure. Although an experienced surgeon can minimize scarring, patients should keep in mind that because of the nature of the procedure, scars are an inevitable byproduct of breast lift surgery. Scarring should diminish greatly over time, and working with a board-certified plastic surgeon you trust can help to keep scarring as minimal as possible for your particular procedure.
Every woman’s bust is different, so it’s crucial that you discuss your desired results with your plastic surgeon before the procedure to decide on a plan together that can realistically deliver the results you’re expecting. Frequently, a breast lift is combined with another procedure, such as breast augmentation or breast reduction to better control the volume of the breasts and to achieve an optimal aesthetic shape for your particular body type.
To see the Before & After gallery for breast lift procedures, click here. And, to discuss if a breast lift procedure may be the right choice for you, contact St. Charles Plastic Surgery to set up a consultation.
