Breast Lift Beverly Hills
What Causes Sagging Breasts?
No one is immune to the ravages of time, and gravity is never kind when it comes to the breasts. Ptosis (drooping breasts) is a natural consequence of aging. Cooper’s ligaments – the connective tissue that keeps the breasts high and perky – are composed of collagen and elastin, which begins to break down as we age. To compound the problem, when a woman goes through menopause, fat replaces dense glandular tissue and the breasts become more likely to sag. Small-breasted women may have some advantage in this regard, but given enough time, even small breasts can succumb to the effects of gravity. That is why a mastopexy is required to rejuvenate your breasts.
The Breasts Post Pregnancy
However, aging is not the only culprit. Motherhood is indeed one of life’s most fulfilling experiences, but most mothers will agree that it can also do terrible things to the breasts. Hormonal changes cause the breasts to become enlarged and engorged during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Weight gain of at least 20 to 30 lbs. is normal and expected during pregnancy. While you may enjoy your naturally enhanced breasts during your pregnancy, the additional breast volume can cause the ligaments to stretch and the breasts to droop when pregnancy is over and your baby weaned.
Weight-loss and Breast Lift
Significant weight loss is another common cause of sagging breasts in women of all ages. For overweight people, the decision to make lifestyle changes and lose the weight can have many health benefits and do fabulous things for one’s overall appearance. Unfortunately, however, when ligaments have been stretched to accommodate substantially greater weight, the breasts often droop and sag after the weight is lost. Breast lifts in Beverly Hills are also very common for women who are aging. That is why consulting with a competent cosmetic surgeon that understands the importance of having breasts that suit your desires is vital. Dr. Sinclair works diligently with his patients to achieve the results they deserve.
Breast Lift Before & After Photos
Types of Breast Lifts
Aesthetic plastic surgeons have a number of options for incision placement in breast lift surgery. Dr. Sinclair will consider several factors in recommending the best breast lift procedure for you, including the degree of sagging, the amount of excess skin, your existing breast tissue and anatomy, size and position of the areola, skin quality and elasticity, and your personal goals for treatment.
In cases of minimal sagging, breast implants may be sufficient to correct the problem. Breast lift surgery is necessary to correct sagging that is more severe. If you have more than minimal sagging and also want more volume, the two surgeries can be combined in a breast augmentation with lift procedure. Implants with breast lift surgery can serve to fill in the excess skin, fill out the upper breast area, and enhance breast projection.
Types of Breast Lifts include:
Crescent Lift
This procedure involves a small incision running along the edge of the areola in the top half of the breast. The crescent lift is often performed when a breast lift is combined with implants. This technique is not generally appropriate when breast sagging is more than minimal. This is one of the more popular for patients who are looking for a breast lift in Beverly Hills.
Lollipop Lift
The lollipop lift is commonly used to correct moderate sagging and re-shape the breasts. It gets its name from the shape formed by the two incisions. A vertical incision running from the edge of the areola to the crease at the bottom of the breast forms the “stick” and a circular incision all the way around the areola forms the “lollipop.” This technique allows the surgeon to reshape the entire breast and remove excess skin with modest scarring.
Anchor Lift
The anchor lift may be appropriate for patients with considerable sagging and pendulous breasts. It allows the surgeon to remove significant amounts of sagging tissue and excess skin. It is also a common procedure when a breast lift is combined with breast reduction surgery. The technique involves three incisions: around the edge of the areola; vertically from the bottom of the areola to the inframammary fold at the bottom of the breast; and horizontally across the breast fold. This procedure does leave some visible scarring, which can be expected to fade over time with proper care.
Modified Breast Lift
An alternative surgical option for correcting sagging breasts is the modified breast lift, also known as the Benelli lift (named for French surgeon Louis Benelli). The main disadvantage of the Benelli lift is that it is not appropriate for correcting very prominent drooping or to produce dramatic change in very large breasts.
What to expect
At Sinclair Plastic Surgery, a breast lift is usually performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. After Dr. Sinclair makes the surgical incisions, he will gently lift and reshape the underlying breast tissue to improve the contour and firmness of your breasts and to remove excess skin. He will reposition the nipple and areola for a more youthful appearance and, if necessary, reduce the size of the areola by removing skin at the perimeter.
Why choose Dr. Sinclair?
No woman wants sagging breasts at any age. Fortunately, in the 21st Century, we have options to correct physical conditions that keep us from looking and feeling our best. Whether you are a young woman with slight post-pregnancy drooping and loss of volume or an older woman with more severe sagging, our experienced cosmetic surgeon has a reputation for giving some of the best results in a breast lift Los Angeles has to offer, Dr. Sinclair, can lift, reshape, and rejuvenate your breasts.
