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Benefits of a Breast Lift

September 11, 2006 -

With age, pregnancy, or weight gain come numerous changes in the size, shape, and elasticity of your breasts. Many women may experience sagginess or droopiness in their breasts that will only be temporarily corrected with a lifting bra. However, there are now long-term options to restore breasts to a more youthful, perky position. Between 2004 and 2005, breast-lift surgeries performed in the U.S. jumped 23 percent, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

“Women must accept that breast changes do occur,” says Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Laurie Casas, MD. “If the changes result in saggy, ugly breasts, it doesn’t change who a woman is, but it often changes how she feels about herself.” Casas believes that breast procedures such as a breast life surgery can give women the opportunity to look and feel beautiful every day without having to rely only on a bra.

What a Breast Lift Can Do

• By lifting (or decreasing) the underlying breast tissue, the procedure enables breasts to sit higher up on your chest in a more visually enhancing position.

• A breast-lift procedure actually reshapes the entire breast to provide newer, aesthetically pleasing concurs.

• To improve the firmness of your breasts or increase the size, you may opt to have implants inserted at the same time as you are undergoing the breast-lift surgery .

• Results of the procedure are long-term if you maintain your weight and use proper bra support.

What a Breast Lift Can’t Do

• A breast-lift procedure does not increase the size of your breasts . You can ask your surgeon to insert implants during the surgery if you would like larger breasts.

• A breast-lift does not free you from wearing a bra. If you opt to go braless frequently, you may begin to sag again.

• A breast-lift does not prevent future changes in your breasts if you gain excessive weight or if you get pregnant. It is usually recommended to wait until you’re finished having children before undergoing a breast-lift.

The Trade-Offs

• Scarring will be unavoidable after a breast-lift surgery. Minimizing sun exposure can help reduce the appearance of scars.

• You may face problems with breast-feeding after the procedure. However, note that about 15 percent of all women-whether or no they’ve had breast-lift surgery-will have complications with breast-feeding.

• Because breast-lift surgery often involves repositioning the nipples, you may experience changes in nipple sensation.

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