Several factors and circumstances, including pregnancy, nursing, and gravity itself, can have a negative effect on a woman's breasts. Loss of elasticity can cause the breasts to lose their shape and firmness, causing them to sag. A surgical procedure like a breastlift, also called a mastopexy, will be able to enhance the firmness as well as their size. This article will help you have an understanding of the procedure, including when it can help, how it's performed, and what results may be expected. Individual circumstances are very important, so while this article cannot answer all of your questions, it can provide general information. Contact a plastic surgeon to receive more detailed information.

Breast Lift Procedure Options

Breast lifts can be performed using two different types of incisions. If the sagginess to the breasts is mild, an incision can be made strictly around the areola. If the sagginess to the breasts is moderate to severe, an incision must be made around the areola and also down the middle of the breasts beneath the areola and also underneath the breast fold.Your breasts are wrapped with an ACE wrap. Leave the wrap on for 72 hours. If the wrap is too tight, you can undo the ACE bandage and rewrap it more loosely. But, the ACE bandage should be snug and provide support for your new breasts. Ensure that the entire upper, middle, and lower breast are covered by the ACE bandage. DO not wear it like a tube-top with cleavage showing up top. After 72 hours, you can take the ACE wrap off and shower. There is surgical tape over the incision line and these should stay on even in the shower. After showering, re-wrap your breasts with the ACE bandage. Stay away from baths or swimming for three weeks. Showering is OK after 72 hours.

The Best Candidates for Breast Lift

A breast lift can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon. Women that are healthy, emotionally stable, and have realistic expectations about the procedure are the best candidates for mastopexy. Small, sagging breasts will generally receive the best results. Breasts of any size can be lifted, but the results may not last as long in heavy breasts. Many women seek mastopexy because pregnancy and nursing have left them with stretched skin and less volume in their breasts. However, if you're planning to have more children, it may be a good idea to postpone your breast lift. While there are no special risks that affect future pregnancies (for example, mastopexy usually doesn't interfere with breast-feeding), pregnancy is likely to stretch your breasts again and offset the results of the procedure.


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