subject: Getting A Breast Lift Versus Getting Breast Implants [print this page] As a woman ages, she will eventually notice differences in the position, shape, and firmness of her breasts. First and foremost, time and gravity will take over. As it goes in life, what was once up will inevitably lower over time. Exercise, weight control, and a well-fitted bra throughout one's life can help prevent much of the sag that the average woman experiences. But the swell and deflation that occurs during pregnancy and subsequent breastfeeding, the effects of extreme weight gain, and then weight loss combined with lost elasticity can cause skin to sag.
Breasts do not remain two positioned at the same spot as when they first developed, nor do they remain as firm or as full as they initially were. Many women experiencing extreme sagging in their breasts are presented with two options when they seek out the advice of board certified plastic surgeon. The choice between the two procedures is determined by the current condition of the woman's figure. Although most women immediately think that they have to choose implants in order to improve the height and fullness of their breasts, the surgeon may have another idea that can help.
The breast lift and augmentation are two completely different procedures. On one hand, the breast lift procedure only utilizes a woman's natural mammary tissue and skin to improve the height and shape. On the other hand, the augmentation procedure, using either saline, silicone, or "gummy bear" gel-filling, opens a pocket above, below, or around the pectoral muscle in order to insert the implant to expand the size of the individual glands. It makes them perkier and firmer while creating a larger, and for recipients of these procedures, more appealing appearance. Although they both have multiple techniques, the augmentation's surgical methods are designed to facilitate position of the implant and ease of implantation. The breast lift procedure has multiple methodologies that are based on the stage and type of sag and the degree of improvement the patient seeks. The surgeon makes incisions around the areola, between the areola, and the bottom fold of the breasts and within the natural fold.
Research into the benefits of a breast lift rather than the use of implants is worth the investigation. Although millions of women dream about larger breasts, many women were, at one time, content with their chest and the use of a lift procedure might very well be all they want or need to get the look they desire.
