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Aging, weight loss, and pregnancy are not the only factors that can lead to breast sagging. Large breasts can sag prematurely due to the pull of gravity on the sheer weight of the breast tissue. A breast lift can improve the appearance of the breasts by repositioning the breasts higher on the chest wall.
Premature Breast Sagging
Over time, all women can expect some degree of breast sagging. The skin loses elasticity and becomes lax with age, and the weight of the tissues is gradually pulled down by gravity. Premature breast sagging is when breast sagging occurs at an accelerated rate or at a younger-than-expected age. Weight fluctuations, pregnancy, nursing, and an overly large bust size can all lead to premature breast sagging.
How a Breast Lift Can Help
Breast lift surgery is a procedure that lifts sagging, shapeless breasts and reforms them so that they look and feel youthful, perky, and round. Dr. Schlechter has performed numerous breast lift procedures to rejuvenate patients’ appearances. Using an incision technique selected specifically for your needs, Dr. Schlechter will do some or all of the following to improve the appearance of your breasts:
- Remove sagging, excess skin from around the nipple/areolar complexes
- Remove sagging, excess skin from the lower breast poles
- Relocate the nipple/areolar complexes higher on the breasts
- Reshape the breasts so that they are rounder and more youthful
- Tighten the remaining skin around the breast tissue to improve breast firmness
Getting a Breast Reduction With Your Breast Lift
If you have premature breast sagging from overly large breasts, you may also suffer from chronic pain or other unpleasant symptoms associated with having oversized breasts. If desired, a breast reduction can be performed with your breast lift to decrease your breast size. During the procedure, Dr. Schlechter will remove excess breast tissue in addition to sagging skin, making the breasts smaller and more lifted at the same time. Getting a breast reduction with your breast lift can alleviate symptoms and reduce the rate of future breast sagging.
Oversized breasts can cause chronic pain, rashes, chafing, premature sagging, self-consciousness, and myriad other issues. Schedule your consultation for breast lift surgery with or without breast reduction to learn how cosmetic surgery could help you. Dr. Benjamin Schlechter is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He would be more than happy to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. To request your personal consultation with Dr. Schlechter, please call (847) 393-4770 or contact us online today.
