Breast Lift – Overtime a woman’s breasts become less firm, lose their youthful shape, and begin to sag. Fluctuations in weight, pregnancy, breast feeding, aging, and sometimes genetic makeup are all factors that can affect the appearance of a woman’s breasts. These natural changes can often influence how a woman feels about the way she looks.
If you want to make your breasts appear younger by restoring its firmness and shape, a breast lift may be exactly what you need. A breast lift is generally performed by removing excess skin and tightening the tissue to reshape and support the new form of a woman’s breasts. It’s also a way to reduce the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple that may have become too large. A breast lift gives a woman’s body a younger look by bringing back her natural firm, shapely breasts.
This page gives an overview of the breast lift procedure. In order to learn more about the process and how it can fulfill your needs, consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. He/she should be certified by either The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
What is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift is a plastic surgery procedure designed to improve the shape and position of a woman’s breasts. It’s used to correct sagging breasts, breasts that have lost firmness or skin elasticity, breasts that have become flatter or more elongated in shape, breasts in which the nipple has fallen below the breasts’ crease, breasts with a nipple that points downward, or breasts with an enlarged areola.
A breast lift is designed specifically for women who want to improve the shape and position of their breasts. It does not increase a woman’s bust size. In situations where a person may want larger breasts in addition to improving breast shape and position, a breast augmentation may also be performed in conjunction with the breast lift process.
Breast Lift – Who is this Procedure For?
Candidates most likely to achieve maximum results from a breast lift should be:
- Healthy, do not have any medical conditions or life-threatening illnesses
- Non-smokers
- Positive about the process and have reasonable and definite goals for improving the appearance of the breasts
A breast lift is best for a female who is fully developed, has completed her family, and at a stable weight. Women who have still have plans to have children or lose a significant amount of weight should discuss these plans with their plastic surgeon as these weight fluctuations can minimize or reverse the improvement provided by a breast lift.