Breast Lifts Can Be Permanent Or Temporary - Which Is Best For You?

Pregnancy, childbearing, and breast feeding are the leading cause of breast sagging. Aging is a close second. Is there a solution for sagging, drooping breasts? Or are all women doomed to losing their perky, youthful breasts at one point in their life? Thankfully, there are solutions for the modern woman. In fact, she can opt for temporary solutions, which are inexpensive but still temporary. Or she can opt for the more expensive but permanent solution. This article will discuss both.

For the woman who wants an inexpensive fix, there are plenty of devices available that will shape and lift her breasts to a more youthful appearance. A woman who wants a little lift can invest in under wire garments and heavily padded bras. Both can provide a temporary fix. The downside, of course, is those devices only work as long as she keeps her clothes on. If she gets undressed, those saggy, drooping breasts can't be hidden under any circumstance. If a temporary solution doesn't sound like a good idea, there is a more permanent solution available. It is called a breast lift.

What do younger, tighter and perkier breasts have that older, sagging and drooping breasts don't? It's not so much what they do have; it's what they don't have: excess fat, loose skin, and downward pointing areolas. A breast lift can remove the fat and skin, and it can even reposition the areola. The end result is a younger set of breasts that are far more appealing, both visually and to the touch.

If you want increased breast size as well as a lift to your breasts, you can get a combination procedure of a breast lift and breast augmentation. Many women choose for both procedures and end up very happy with their results.

If you were to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation, you will have three choices for your breast implants: cohesive gel, silicone, and saline. Cohesive gel implants are currently undergoing clinical trials by the FDA, but both silicone and saline are approved for unrestricted use. 

Outside of the implant filler, you will also need to choose implant size and shape. Size will depend upon your individual body structure and what your surgeon recommends for your needs. Implant shape refers to whether it is a round implant or an anatomical implant. Round implants are perfectly symmetrical and round in shape whereas anatomical shaped implants are shaped much like a real breast: more filler at the bottom than at the top, and a natural slope from top to bottom.

A breast lift procedure requires that your surgeon make rather large incisions on your breasts. There are three styles to choose from: crescent, Benelli, and Benelli lollipop.

The Benelli cut requires the surgeon to cut a perfect circle around your areola. He or she will then remove excess fat and skin tissue, and then pull the skin back towards the areola and suture them back together.

The crescent method involves cutting below the areola and removing a crescent shaped section of the breast tissue, then pulling the skin up to the areola and suturing it together. This creates a higher looking breast and produces a perkier, younger breast appearance.

Would you like to learn more about breast lift surgeries? You should speak with a licensed, board certified surgeon who specializes in breast lift procedures. Don’t' worry too much about cost – most surgeons offer a free initial consultation for new clients.

It is not the intention of this article to provide medical advice or guidance. Only a licensed surgeon should counsel you regarding your plastic surgeon questions and concerns. Good luck with your research!