A breast lift, technically called a mastopexy, is a surgical procedure which can help to restore a more youthful and natural shape to sagging breasts. Gravity, pregnancy, nursing, weight gain, loss of skin elasticity, and aging, can all lead to sagging and a loss of firmness.
A breast lift removes excess skin and tissue to reshape and firm the breasts, and it almost always involves repositioning the nipple-areola complex higher on the breast mound.
Like an abdominoplasty, it produces a scar which can take one or more years to fade. Modern surgical techniques, such as a vertical mastopexy, result in fewer and better scars than older techniques.
Reasons for undergoing a breast lift include breasts that lack substance or firmness. Some of the candidates have breasts that are pendulous, but are of satisfactory size.
Nipples and areolas that point downwards, especially if they are positioned below the breast crease. Loss of elasticity, weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding affect the shape and firmness of the breasts.
During your visit, you will be asked about your desired breast shape and size. Your plastic surgeon will tell you how nipples and areolas will be repositioned. Mention your expectations about your breasts.
A plastic surgeon will examine your breasts and take measurements. The size and shape of your breasts and the placements of nipples and areolas will be carefully evaluated. Medical history will be discussed like medicine conditions, drug allergies, medical treatments received, and previous surgeries. If there was a weight loss, your weight should be stabilized before surgery.
A breast lift is normally safe when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. Significant complications from breast lifts are not frequent. Thousands of women go through surgery, without experiencing major problems and are pleased with the results. Following a breast lift, the breasts may not be perfectly symmetrical or the nipple may vary slightly, permanent loss of sensation in the nipples or areas of breast skin may occur.
Revisional surgery may be helpful where incisions have healed poorly. Bleeding and infection following a breast lift are not common, but they can cause scars to widen. You can reduce the risks by clearly following your physician's advice before and after surgery.
After surgery you will wear an elastic bandage or a surgical bra over gauze dressings. Your breasts will be bruised and swollen for a day or two. Pain will not be severe, which will be relieved with medication.
The stitches will be removed after a week or two. If the breast skin is dry, use moisturizer several times a day. The numbness you feel in that area usually fades as the swelling subsides over the next six weeks or so.
Healing is a gradual process. Take it easy for a week or two. Lifting weights for three or four weeks should be avoided. Avoid strenuous sports for about a month.
This operation will not affect your ability to breast feed, since your milk ducts and nipples will be left intact. You should remember that a breast lift won't keep you firm forever. The effects of gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight fluctuations will eventually take there toll again.
Author Resource:-
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in San Diego, California, and plastic surgery procedures like San Diego breast lift, laser hair removal, liposuction, facial rejuvenation, nose job, tummy tuck, and ear pinning.
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