Did you know that more than 71% of all women in the United States are dissatisfied to some extent with the appearance of their breasts? And while many women wonder how they can achieve more perky and youthful looking breasts, most do not understand the reasons why breasts can change shape, volume and positioning over time.
Gravity naturally pulls breasts down against the rib cage. Additionally, you lose skin elasticity as you age. Pregnancy and significant fluctuations in weight can also add volume to the breasts. This makes them heavier and more likely to droop. In some cases, breasts can droop so much that they develop stretch marks and can lead to back and neck pain.
Fortunately, there are several surgical procedures available that can address many of these issues, and ultimately improve the appearance of your breasts. Of course, your options will be based on the natural size and shape of your breasts, and your desired outcome.
The two most common procedures are breast augmentation and breast lift. What’s the difference? In simple terms, an augmentation makes you larger and a lift makes you higher. Many patients and some surgeons confuse these two procedures because they think an implant will provide volume and lift. It will not. An implant makes you larger and restores volume. But if your breast is droopy, a lift is typically recommended…and for many women, both procedures are recommended at the same time to get the desired more youthful looking results.
Breast augmentations and lifts are very safe procedures. Breast implants do not cause breast cancer or any other systemic disease, and most patients do not have a permanent change in sensation after surgery. However, in order to ensure the safest outcome, I recommend that all surgery be performed in a certified surgery center with an anesthesiologist present.
Breast Augmentation Virtual Event + Live Q&A: On December 6th at 5:30 PM I will be conducting an online webinar to provide an overview and answer questions about the various breast procedures we offer at our Blackhawk Plastics Surgery center. You can sign up for this event via the following URL: https://bit.ly/bhpsevent or simply by scanning the QR code that is in our ad elsewhere in this publication.
At the end of the day, the single best way to determine if you are a good candidate is to schedule a complimentary consultation by calling our office at 925.736.5757. For those who do call and/or attend our event, here’s looking forward to seeing many of you online or in person in the coming weeks to discuss your various options for achieving more youthful looking breasts.
By Stephen J. Ronan MD FACS, Blackhawk Plastic Surgery and MedSpa
