Breast Lift Surgery - When Is It Required?

This is a cosmetic surgery procedure, which involves reshaping and reconstruction of breasts. This is mainly done by people who think they have saggy, small, or unshapely breasts. This surgery helps a woman attain firmness in and around her breasts; it makes her feel more confident. According to a study conducted by Plastic surgeons, the number of breast lift surgeries has increased by 70% since 2000. A woman might be prompted to undergo a surgery of this kind under societal or peer pressure; it could also be solely driven by her ambition to look perfect.

Breasts may lose their elasticity, firmness and fullness due to a variety of reasons. The reasons and effects, in turn, make women more self-conscious; so they go in for Breast Lift procedures.

Breasts can sag due to:

1. Pregnancy
2. Breast-feeding
3. Gravity
4. Heredity
5. Aging
6. Weight fluctuations

Complications after the surgery

The chances of getting any complication after a breast lift surgery are usually rare. But some complications which might occur are; profuse bleeding after the surgery which is similar to hematoma. Infection may occur due to the use of dirty equipments during the surgery or due to being placed in an unhygienic environment. And lastly, scarring can also be seen. If you work out regularly, it is advisable to quit lifting heavy weights for at least four to six weeks after the surgery.

Non-surgical breast lift procedure

A non-surgical breast lift can be done with the help of thread in the clinic and the patient doesn’t need surgery. The technique for thread insertion is straightforward, provided the practitioner is fully competent in breast anatomy and in taking a full breast and obstetric history, in addition to making a full breast examination. The procedure involves mild discomfort, some bleeding and post-procedural bruising for up to 10 days after.

The distance between the sternal notch and the nipple must be measured, which is generally eight to nine inches. This distance should reduce after the thread lift. A pinch test of the upper breast must also be conducted with callipers to measure the thickness of tissue – this thickness should increase after the thread lift due to collagen stimulation.