5 Reasons to get a Breast Lift

Getting a breast lift is a way to turn back the hands of time and restore the look and feel of your breasts. Over the years our bodies change and choosing to have a breast lift is a big decision that can help improve your appearance and regain your self-esteem.

If you are considering breast lift surgery or a lift paired with augmentation or reduction, a qualified plastic surgeon can help design a treatment plan that is right for you. But first let's look at common reasons women choose breast mastopexy and what the surgery involves.

Breast Mastopexy Surgery in Edmonton: The Details

You may have heard the term ‘breast lift’ before but you may be wondering exactly what it entails. A lift, also known as breast mastopexy, helps to restore your breasts to a firmer, perkier, and more aesthetically pleasing shape. Your experienced plastic surgeon will obtain these results by:

Surgically removing excess skin
Giving breast tissue a renewed shape
Adjusting and raising the areola and nipple
Creating a fuller breast contour
Reducing stretched out, large areola

Your doctor has an array of surgical procedures that can help lift your breast’s shape such as a Crescent lift, Peri-areolar lift, Vertical lift, or an Inverted ‘T’ lift. The type of incision he or she will choose is based on your current shape and desired results.
If you are unhappy with your breast shape, fullness, or your breasts are sagging and your nipple position is unsatisfactory, breast lift surgery may be a good option for you.

5 Reasons to Get Breast Lift Surgery

Getting any type of plastic surgery is a personal and very important decision. There are many things to consider such as possible risks, recovery time, and the cost of the procedure. If you are wondering if getting breast mastopexy is for you here are five reasons you may consider a breast lift:

To Refine the Appearance of Your Nipples and Areola: Heavy, sagging breasts or dramatic changes in breast size as with pregnancy can cause your nipples to point downward and your areola (the more pigmented circles surrounding your nipple) to stretch. When doing a breast lift your surgeon and reduce the diameter of your areola and reposition your nipples higher on your breasts.
You Are Dissatisfied with Your Breast Size. Breast lift surgery can often be paired with a reduction or enhancement (implants or fat transfer) can help to give you the size of breasts you desire.
Your Breasts are Misshapen or Uneven. A breast lift is an incredibly effective way to improve the symmetry of the breast. A cosmetic surgeon can use a breast lift technique to help refine your shape and ensure your breasts are evenly sized.
You Want to Restore Your Breast Shape after Children. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause a dramatic change to the tissues and skin of the breast. Many women choose to have a lift, often in conjunction with another breast surgery, to restore the breasts to their pre-baby look.
You’ve Had a Significant Weight Loss. Your breasts can grow and shrink with weight loss and weight gain. Over the years your skin may lose elasticity and you may be left with an excess of the skin giving your breasts a saggy, or deflated appearance. A breast lift can help to remove the extra skin. Often this procedure is paired with implants to restore fullness.

Whatever your reason for contemplating a breast lift, it is important to consult with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon who can give you the results you are looking for. Edmonton surgeon, Dr. Adil Ladak at Alberta Plastic Surgery will help you decide what procedures will get you the results you want. Reach out today for a consultation.

Getting the Shape Your Desire Through a Breast Lift

Breast Mastoplaxy, when performed by a qualified cosmetic surgeon, is a safe procedure that gives you long-lasting results. Here is what to expect after undergoing surgery:

A breast lift is most often an outpatient procedure meaning you will only be in the hospital, or surgical clinic, for part of the day.
You will undergo general anesthesia.
The actual surgery itself takes about 1-2 hours but can take longer depending on the complexity, and if you are also having a breast augmentation, fat transfer, and/or reduction.
You will need someone to take you home after being released from the operating room as you will be sore and still very tired from the sedation.
Your breasts will be bandaged and your doctor will prescribe you pain medication to keep you comfortable while you heal. You will be sore and swollen for several days after.
You will be able to get up and walk around after surgery, but you will experience some difficulty with reaching up and lifting for the first few days.
Swelling and discomfort will gradually subside and most patients can comfortably wear all types of bras again at about 8 weeks.

To find out more about getting breast lift surgery, and recovery expectations book a consultation with a fully qualified Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada like Dr. Adil Ladak of Edmonton, Alberta.

FAQs

Q: What are some of the signs I need a breast lift?

A: Some of the ways you can tell you would be a good candidate for breast mastopexy are:

Your nipples point downward
Your nipples and areola sit underneath the crease of your breast
You are unhappy with your breast fullness
Your breasts are uneven, or misshaped

Q: How long do breast lifts last?

A: The results of breast mastopexy could last for a lifetime. Although, it is worth nothing that some life events and changes can typically have an effect on your results such as:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Weight fluctuations
Overexposure to sun
Improper support

Q: Can saggy breasts become firm again?

A: Unfortunately, sagging breasts are very difficult to change without a surgical option. Although exercise can help to approve the overall appearance of the chest, typically some form of a breast lift with paired with implants, or reduction will give you the best chance of regaining firm breasts.