With a Breast Lift, Lubbock Women Can Feel Rejuvenated

How do you feel about your breasts? Are you satisfied with their appearance or is there something you wish you could change about them? Whether you’d like them to be bigger, smaller, or anything in between, your breasts can have a significant impact on how you feel about your appearance overall. A woman’s chest influences her clothing choices, her self-confidence, and can even affect her posture. It can be hard to feel like your best self when you are unhappy with the way you look, especially if sagging breasts are part of the problem. A drooping chest doesn’t have to bring you down. With a breast lift, Lubbock Dr. Jane Rowley can help you feel radiant from the inside out.      

What Causes Breast Sagging?

There are many factors that affect the appearance of our breasts, some of which we can control more than others. The aging process is blamed most often for the sagging that women’s breasts can take on. Whatever the cause, breasts that sag and droop can have a negative impact on your confidence and your everyday living. Identifying the reason for your undesirable breast changes can help you decide whether a breast lift in Lubbock is the right procedure for you. When your breasts just don’t look the way they used to, some of the causes could include the following:

• Genetics – There is nothing we can do about our genes, but they are the biggest factor in the appearance of your breasts. Genetics affect breast tissue density, skin tone, and even the shape of your breast.
• Age – The aging process is constant and unstoppable. Hormone levels, skin tone, and muscles change with age and have an effect on our appearance whether we like it or not.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding – A woman’s body is undeniably and permanently changed with pregnancy and breastfeeding. Many women have stretched nipples and areolas after having children. The breasts often become deflated and can have significant sagging.  
• Weight fluctuations – Significant changes in weight can drastically impact your breast volume and leave your breasts sagging and stretched looking. 
• Lifestyle – Lifestyle choices, such as smoking, exercise, and diet can have either negative or positive effects on the appearance of your breasts.

Are You a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?

For any type of plastic surgery, you should be in good health and have realistic goals for the outcome of your procedure. If you are a woman whose breasts have significant sagging or drooping, you may be a good candidate for a breast lift. Lubbock women whose nipples point downward and have large areolas may also benefit from the procedure. If you are unsure whether your breasts qualify for a lift, a simple test can help point you in the right direction – and all you need is a pencil. Place the pencil horizontally under the crease of your breast. Does it stay there when you let go? If so, your breasts may have significant sagging that could be corrected with a breast lift. 

Consult with your doctor about your expectations and your goals to know for sure whether plastic surgery is the right choice for you. If your answer is “yes” to most of the following questions, mastopexy may be necessary to resolve your cosmetic breast concerns.

• Do your nipples point downward?
• Are your breasts flat or elongated?
• Do you have pendulous or tubular breasts?
• Are your areolas stretched or enlarged?
• Are you unhappy with how much your breasts droop or sag?

These questions can help you determine whether a breast lift might resolve the cosmetic issues with your breasts. Your doctor will also take into consideration your physical health. If you are healthy and able to maintain a stable weight after the procedure, you may be a good candidate. If you still plan on having children in the future or if your weight tends to fluctuate dramatically, you may want to reconsider having breast surgery. The results of a breast lift in Lubbock may not hold up well through these types of changes.      

Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift: Which is Right for Me?

Cosmetic breast issues come in many forms, and there are different procedures available to address each one. Some women are unhappy with their cup size. For patients who want to increase the size of their breasts, plastic surgeons recommend breast augmentation. Breast implants come in various shapes, sizes, and materials and can give you the added volume you want. You can choose from different types of silicone gel implants or saline implants; each comes with its own advantages. Depending on your anatomy and your lifestyle, you can also decide whether you want your breast implants placed under or over the chest muscle. A variety of techniques, placements, and implant types gives breast augmentation patients the power to achieve their personal cosmetic breast goals. 

If you don’t necessarily want bigger breasts, but feel they need some perking up, then a breast lift in Lubbock is the procedure that can help. While a breast enlargement can provide a slight lift, it may not be enough for some patients. Breast sagging looks different on each individual woman, and mastopexy is tailored to meet your needs. Your plastic surgeon will evaluate the degree of sagging your breasts and nipples have and determine the correct amount of skin and tissue that needs to be removed. Then, your doctor can transform your breasts and give them the renewed youthfulness that motherhood (or life in general) had diminished.  

The Best of Both Worlds

If it’s both volume and a lift you want for your breasts, you can choose to have breast augmentation with mastopexy at the same time. The two procedures are frequently done together, as many women want to enlarge and perk up their breasts. Just be sure to express your goals clearly to your plastic surgeon; breast implants that are too large can sometimes weigh down the breasts and negate the effects of a lift. An experienced surgeon like Dr. Jane Rowley will be able to help you choose the right implants to perfectly complement your breast lift in Lubbock. She explains:

“Tightening the skin and placing an implant are opposing forces, and the laws of physics are not on our side. As we tighten the skin to lift the breasts, the implant will oppose that, and tend to weigh them back down. In addition, these patients may have very thin, inelastic skin to start with, and patients who desire a very large implant may face difficulty with recurrent droop or recurrent ptosis because of the skin quality. It is very important to me to spend a long time talking to my patients about what they are hoping for and set realistic expectations with this procedure so they can have a positive outcome.”

For more information about choosing the breast procedure that is right for you, watch the video below.

Breast Reduction With a Lift 

For some women, adding volume to their breasts would actually make life worse. Women with very large breasts often suffer from pain, discomfort, and self-consciousness. Breast reduction helps relieve these symptoms by removing excess skin and tissue from the breasts to create a smaller, more proportionate shape. With their new lighter breasts, these women are able to move and dress more freely. 

Dr. Rowley always includes a breast lift when performing breast reduction. The lift enhances the beauty of the breasts by moving the nipple to a higher position and giving the chest a perkier, more natural look. If you suffer from side effects related to your large breasts, a breast reduction may be able to provide relief as well as increased self-confidence. During a consultation, your doctor will advise you as to whether a breast reduction is the right procedure to add to your mastopexy. 

Benefits of a Breast Lift in Lubbock

While there are many things affecting our breasts that are out of our control, plastic surgery offers ways to improve and refresh your appearance. A breast lift, or mastopexy, can restore the youthful and perky look of your breasts. By tightening loose skin and reshaping breast tissue, the procedure can reduce the sagging of your breasts. If your areolas are larger and stretched from previous pregnancies, a breast lift will decrease their size and reposition your nipples to an upward position with forward projection.

Breasts that are asymmetrical can gain a more identical look with the help of a breast lift. Lubbock patients can also choose to have their procedure done in combination with breast augmentation or a breast reduction. A breast lift can improve the way your clothing fits and allow you to wear sundresses, tank tops, or even go braless if you choose. You may also find improvement in your posture, as you stand a little straighter without the heaviness of sagging breasts weighing you down. With all of the benefits of a breast lift, Lubbock patients will find renewed confidence as they enjoy their newly enhanced appearance.

Recovering From Mastopexy

Plastic surgery recovery may seem daunting to some patients, but with the right planning and preparations, you can have a smooth, successful healing process. Your recovery begins when you wake up after surgery. A friend or family member should drive you home and stay with you for at least the first night. Pain can be managed with the medications your surgeon prescribes. You will need to take five to ten days off work. Avoid raising your arms above breast level or lifting anything heavier than ten pounds for the first week. You should be able to return to all of your normal activities in four to six weeks, but be sure to get the ok from your doctor first. Take things slowly, and listen to your body. 

According to RealSelf, 93 percent of breast lift patients said the procedure was “worth it.” When plastic surgery can give you greater confidence and a younger looking chest, chances are you will agree that your procedure was also worth it.  

Breast Lift Results: How Long Will They Last? 

Part of your decision making process about having a breast lift should include consideration about the longevity of your breast lift results. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery says that the results of a breast lift are long-lasting but not considered permanent. Your body type with its unique skin texture and thickness gives every patient individual results. Your doctor should thoroughly explain the procedure and what you can expect in terms of your results. The suggestions below can help you get the most out of your breast lift.

• Before having a breast lift, Lubbock patients should have a stable, healthy weight for the procedure to have longer-lasting results. 
• Consider waiting to have a breast lift in Lubbock until after you are finished having children. You should still be able to breastfeed after the procedure, but additional pregnancies can diminish your results. 
• Wearing a quality, well-fitted bra is an easy way to fight against the forces of nature. Your breasts will naturally start to sag if you choose not to wear a bra for long periods of time or when participating in vigorous exercise. 

Rejuvenate Your Breasts With Rowley Plastic Surgery

When the appearance of your breasts starts to affect your confidence, it’s time to do something about it. Diet and exercise can’t help you rejuvenate your breast shape, but plastic surgery is an effective option that can help you achieve your cosmetic goals. Don’t waste any more time trying to hide sagging, pendulous, or elongated breasts. Let Dr. Jane Rowley and her staff at Rowley Plastic Surgery help you regain your confidence and satisfaction with your breasts.

Dr. Jane Rowley has been helping women improve the appearance of their breasts for more than 20 years. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Rowley carefully listens to your cosmetic goals, discusses your options, and clearly explains the expectations of your surgery. Schedule your no-obligation consultation today to learn more about the options available to rejuvenate your breasts and to discover your cosmetic possibilities.