A breast lift also known as mastopexy is a surgical procedure that can help alleviate drooping, sagging, and asymmetry of the breasts.
This can happen due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. A breast lift reshapes the breast tissue and fatty tissues to create a more youthful appearance. It also can improve the skin quality and elasticity of the breasts.
Aesthetics
During a breast lift, a small amount of excess skin or tissue is removed and the nipple and breast tissue are reshaped to get a more perky and aesthetic-looking breast profile.
Getting a breast lift can have many benefits, from a more youthful appearance to improved self-esteem and confidence. Some women feel more confident at public events and can wear clothes that fit more comfortably without the aid of a full-support bra.
Other advantages include reduced neck and back pain and less skin irritation on the underside of the breasts.
Lastly, a breast lift can enhance your overall health by helping you to partake in a wider range of physical activities such as weight lifting and swimming, which are essential elements of a healthy lifestyle.
Choosing the right aesthetic plastic surgeon is crucial to achieving the best possible results from the procedure.
Reshaping
If you are unhappy with the drooping of your breasts, or their shape or size, you may want to consider a breast lift. This procedure can reshape your breasts and increase their height and skin elasticity, allowing you to feel more comfortable with them.
The aging process causes the skin and tissue of your breasts to loosen and lose elasticity, especially when combined with pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and breastfeeding. These factors cause sagging breasts, stretch marks, and loss of height.
During the reshaping phase of a breast lift, your surgeon removes extra breast tissue, remodels it, and shifts the areola and nipple to higher positions. These changes can help restore a more youthful appearance and boost your self-esteem.
Some women also choose to combine a breast lift with breast implants to increase the volume and size of their breasts. The addition of implants can help create a fuller and more rounded shape, in addition to providing added lift.
The combination of a breast lift and implants can help restore a woman’s confidence and self-image, resulting in a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance. It is important to discuss your goals and expectations with a plastic surgeon to determine the best course of treatment for your individual needs.
Recovery
The breast lift recovery can be quick or slow, depending on how well you follow the surgeon’s instructions. During the initial weeks, pain and swelling are common but should subside quickly as your incisions heal.
In most cases, your doctor will remove any stitches or drains in the first two to three weeks. Then you will be able to move around much more easily and return to your usual activities.
Your doctor may prescribe medications to ease pain and reduce bruising and swelling. You will also need to wear a compression garment for up to 6 weeks after your procedure.
During this time, you should avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and any activities that put a strain on the breasts. You should also avoid swimming until any scabs have formed and been removed.
At this point, most women are able to return to work (in non-strenuous office settings). Swelling and bruising will be reduced and you will be able to start wearing a regular bra without support.
Cost
A breast lift, or mastopexy, improves the contour of sagging breasts by removing excess skin, reshaping the tissue, and repositioning the nipple. It also restores the firmness of the breasts, which may have sagged because of pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or genetic factors.
A surgeon makes incisions around your areolas to lift the breasts. They remove excess skin and muscle, reposition the nipple to a higher position, and possibly resize the areolae. The procedure is usually performed in a hospital or outpatient surgery center.
Surgeons usually use general anesthesia, which means you sleep through the operation. The cost of a breast lift depends on several factors, including the size of your breasts and their degree of ptosis (sagging).