Many women wish to regain the youthful shape and contour of their breasts. These women complain that loss of skin elasticity, gravity and other factors such as weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding have changed the shape and firmness of their breasts. Discontent with their saggy or droopy breasts, women want to know what they can do to have a more "perky" and firm breast shape. When women consult with a plastic surgeon about a breast lift or mastopexy, they are generally looking to accomplish one of two things (or a combination of both). The first goal is to replace the fullness in the upper pole of the breast that they have lost. In this case, an implant is typically required to achieve your desired results. The other goal that women typically have is to lift the nipple that may have started to droop. If you fall into this second category of women, you are likely a good candidate for a breast lift to enhance the shape and contour your droopy breasts.
There are varied incisional approaches for lifting the breast, including the crescent, standard and flip-flop mastopexy. During your consultation, a plastic surgeon will evaluate your case individually and suggest how to best meet your goals. If you are a good candidate for a breast lift, the plastic surgeon will determine which approach would be best based upon how much your nipple needs to be lifted and how much upper pole fullness is needed. Typically, a plastic surgeon makes an incision around the nipple-areolar complex and in the crease just under the breast.
He or she repositions the nipple-areolar complex higher and removes any excess skin, reshaping the breast's contour. If a patient is additionally looking to add breast volume, the plastic surgeon might also suggest placing breast implants. However, plastic surgeons usually prefer to place the implants in a staged manner with a second surgery to allow for better wound healing, safety and minimal scar appearance.
During your consultation and other pre-operative visits, a plastic surgeon will review your shape and personal goals. Two weeks prior to surgery, you will meet with your pre-operative patient coordinator, who will review all instructions with you and guide you through all of the necessary laboratory tests and health screenings. If you are a smoker, you will be advised to quit smoking at least four weeks prior to surgery and not to resume for at least two weeks after surgery. Additionally, you will be advised which medications (including aspirin and ibuprofen), herbs and potions that you need to cease taking from two weeks prior to surgery to two weeks after your surgery. This appointment will also be a time for you to ask any final questions. Plastic surgeons want you to be physically and mentally ready for surgery, so that you have an optimal recovery period and great surgical results.
Author Resource:-
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Laguna Beach, California and cosmetic surgery procedures including laguna beach breast lift, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, breast implants, and breast augmentation.
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