Breast Lift

A breast uplift is a form of plastic surgery to raise and reshape sagging breasts to look firmer and rounder. Over the years, women’ breasts naturally sag due to aging, breastfeeding, weight gain, and loss, or other common factors. Some of the lesser-known but very important factors for sagging breasts are smoking and sunburn which causes breast tissues to lose their elasticity. At this point, breast lift provides volume and fullness to the breasts.

Breast lift operations can be applied with or without implants. While some cases require minimal incisions, in some cases there might be sagging skin that needs to be taken first.

Breast lift procedures can be categorized as alternatives for minimal, mild, or moderate sagging problems. The most used procedures are:

Crescent breast lift: This procedure is based on lifting only the nipple so it’s recommended for women who experience minimal sagging.
Periareolar breast lift: While repositioning the nipple, implants are restored for a fuller effect. Generally preferred by women who have mild sagging.
Vertical breast lift: It’s based on making a vertical incision for the reshaping, and is recommended for women with moderate sagging.
Anchor breast lift: Recommended to use only in dramatic sagging problems.

Details On Breast Lift Procedures

It is performed under general anesthesia.
Using a medical bra is recommended during healing.
Antibiotics can be prescribed to reduce infection risk.
After the operation, swelling and bruising around the breasts can be seen.
Breasts will reach their final shape between 4-8 months.
Lifting heavy or exercising should be avoided during the first month.
Among different breast lift procedures, your doctor chooses the best alternative for your expectations. Your breast shape and volume are also important factors while picking up the best technique. After consulting this with your esthetician at the first session, you can undergo the chosen procedure in the second session.