If you have drooping breasts or volume loss, you may be wondering if your breasts can be corrected with implants, or if a breast lift is necessary. Breast sagging is very common and occurs from pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or gravity in general. Therefore, many women who seek corrective surgery are looking for the least invasive method for perking up their breasts.
Each client is unique, and there is no one-fits-all-solution. Here are a few things to think about for your own body.
Implants alone are a good option if:
- breast sagging is mild.
- you’re content going at least one cup size higher.
- the nipple is near the center of the breast.
- the nipple does not point downward.
- there is visible skin beneath the nipple when looking straight on at the breasts.
Breast lifts can be done with or without implants. This procedure is beneficial if:
- breast sagging is moderate or severe.
- you don’t want to go up in cup size.
- the nipple is at the bottom of the breast.
- the nipple points downward.
- the areola is large and you want it reduced.
- there is no visible skin beneath the nipple when looking straight on at the breasts.
The first step is meeting with a plastic surgeon who will measure your breasts and determine whether a lift or reduction is needed. If your breasts are the right size and shape and you simply want them to look fuller, your surgeon will probably recommend implants. If you’re not happy with the shape or size of your breasts, a breast lift is probably the better option. Surgeons can offer valuable feedback, but it’s still your choice as to what you want the end result to look like.
Both procedures can be done at a hospital or outpatient center. There is some healing time after the procedure, and it’s recommended that you don’t lift anything heavy for at least 4-6 weeks. In general, the risk of complication is low and most women feel better within a few days. Possible risks include infection or loss of sensation in the nipples.
Fortunately, women today don’t have to be embarrassed by breasts that have lost volume. With a variety of non-invasive corrective measures available, you have options.