Breast Lift: Are You A Candidate?

Many various factors including the loss of your skin's elasticity

, gravity, weight loss, and pregnancy will ultimately affect the shape and firmness of your breasts. Those individuals who are generally satisfied with the size they currently have may choose a breast lift in order to add firmness while raising them, thus resulting in a more youthful appearance.

Are You a Candidate?

Check this list to see whether you might be a candidate.

1. Are you happy with your current size, but have noticeable sagging?

2. Do you lack substance or firmness?

3. Do your nipples tend to point downward as opposed to straight ahead?

If the answer is yet to one or more of these questions, you just may be a candidate!

A lift can be performed at any age, though most surgeons recommend waiting until the body has fully developed. If you are planning on having children, you may want to wait until afterward as the pregnancy can have a dramatic effect on the results of a lift procedure. If you're having doubts, you should discuss the issues with your surgeon.

Prior to your operation, you will undergo an initial consultation with your chosen physician. During the examination you will be asked about your expectations and your breasts will be examined. Be sure to discuss any concerns or issues you think may be important to the success of the procedure. All of these things will help the surgeon to understand your expectations and determine whether or not the desired results can be achieved.

Walk into your consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include personal information pertaining to past medical treatments, a complete medical history, medical conditions, types of medication you're currently taking, etc.

You should informed your physician if you plan to lose a significant amount of weight in the near future. It may be advised that you stabilize your weight before undergoing surgery.

The lift itself is performed in a variety of ways. Most commonly the operation involves three incisions: one around the areola, another vertically from the crease underneath the breast to the bottom edge of the areola, and a third, horizontally beneath the breast, which follows the natural curve of the crease.

Once excess skin is removed, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position, and may be reduced in size if needed. Skin which was formerly located above the areola is typically brought down in order to aid the reshaping process.

If you are considering this type of procedure, be sure to do your homework. Make sure you find yourself a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in dealing with similar operations. Discuss any concerns or questions you've gathered, and above all, make sure you're confident in your decision.

by: Abigail Aaronson

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