As a woman ages, it’s not uncommon for her breasts to begin to sag. The effects of normal aging and gravity can also be exacerbated by pregnancy, weight loss, and genetics. The breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to lift the breasts, making them look healthier and more proportionate to the body. This procedure is sometimes combined with other procedures such as breast augmentation (to provide fullness in the upper portion of the breast).
A good candidate for this surgery is desiring of fuller, perkier breasts. Non-smokers in generally good health, and those with reasonable expectations from the surgical procedure make the ideal candidate. At Holcomb - Kreithen Plastic Surgery, we’ll set up an in-person consultation, before deciding on the surgery that’s right for you.
The best breast lift candidates are healthy, emotionally stable, and have realistic expectations about what the surgery can accomplish. We can lift breasts of any size, but the results may not last as long in heavy breasts. Many women seek mastopexy because pregnancy and nursing have left them with stretched skin and lost volume in their breasts.
However, if you’re planning to have more children, it may be a good idea to postpone your breast lift. While there are no special risks that affect future pregnancies (for example, mastopexy usually doesn’t interfere with breast-feeding), pregnancy is likely to stretch your breasts again and offset the results of the procedure.
