Give yourself the gift you have always wanted this year. Enhance your Breast by considering a breast lift. Not to be confused with a breast augmentation, which makes the breast fuller by adding implants, a breast lift will help lift up sagging and stretched breasts.
The Procedure: Breast Lift Surgery
The breast lift surgery may take about one to three hours. You will have general anesthesia and end up with a few small incisions that may scar. Depending on how much breast tissue you have and how much skin laxity you are experiencing, there are a few different techniques that can be used to lift the breast. You and your doctor will make that choice after a consultation.
Healing and Recovery
You’ll need at least a week in healing time before returning to any work-related events, and the entire healing process may take a few months. After the procedure is completed, there will be a follow-up appointment done to make sure you are healing correctly and without incident. If you are experiencing any odd effects, such as numbness, pain, fever, etc., this is the time to talk to your doctor about it.
Who is a Candidate for a Breast Lift
There are some people who are more suited for this procedure than others. If you are at a stable weight and are healthy, do not smoke, and have goals that are realistic for the after-procedure, you are a good candidate for a breast lift. Typical breasts that are lifted are those that have stretched skin, large areolas, a breast that sags lower than others, nipples pointed downward, and areolas that have a downward slant. If you fit any of these criteria, a breast lift could give you the breasts you had years ago.
Cost of a Breast Lift
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the average price of a breast lift is $4,332 by the 2012 statistics. Your own cost may vary and you should discuss the fees with your doctor if you feel that you need assistance with the cost factor.
Getting a breast lift is a personal decision and choice. Should you feel that you need a breast lift to restore your breasts to a perkier and firmer appearance, the effects of a breast lift are long-lasting and generally satisfying to those receiving the procedure. Talk with a cosmetic surgeon if you are considering this option for all the risks, benefits, procedure steps, and cost factors.