How to Maximize Your Breast Lift Surgery Results
For those dealing with sagging, drooping breasts, breast lift surgery can make a significant difference in the appearance of the chest. This procedure removes excess skin and repositions the muscle and breast tissue to give the breasts a firmer, more youthful look. Because the results are so profound, it makes sense that most of my patients want to know how to maximize their post-procedure results.
There are a number of factors that determine how long breast lift results will last. Age, genetics, dietary habits and overall health can play a role in the length of your results. Depending on these factors and on personal preference, patients may experience long-lasting results or might want small revisions after a few years. Thankfully, I, Dr. John L. LeRoy, have a few suggestions to help you prolong the results of your breast lift surgery.
Avoid Weight Fluctuations
Extreme weight loss or gain can have negative effects on many cosmetic surgical procedures and breast lifts are no exception. Weight fluctuations cause the skin to stretch which can alter the appearance and overall results of your surgery. Because of this, you should plan on undergoing a breast lift once you have achieved and maintained your goal weight. Since the breast tissue experiences multiple changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding, I recommend breast lift surgery after you finish having children and have stopped breastfeeding.
Wear Proper Support
Because of the way gravity can affect the body, wearing a supportive bra post-surgery can help you increase the longevity of your breast lift. Wearing ill-fitting bras or avoiding them all together may cause your breasts to sag faster than usual. It’s especially important to wear supportive gear when you engage in physical activity because the rigorous movement can increase the effects of gravity on your body.
Take Care of Your Skin
As previously mentioned, skin elasticity, age and genetics can all play a role in how long your breast lift results last. While aging and genetic factors cannot be prevented, skin elasticity can be improved by avoiding prolonged sun exposure and always wearing sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher.
After your surgery, I will provide you with detailed instructions and guidelines to help you maintain the results of your procedure. I have decades of experience performing breast lifts, so I can guide you through expected outcomes and craft an individualized plan tailored for your needs. If you’d like to learn more about breast lift surgery or have any additional questions, contact me, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John L. LeRoy in Atlanta today. Also, make sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for more information about my monthly cosmetic specials and plastic surgery services.