How Long Does a Breast Lift Last?
Many women want to know how long they can expect their breast lift results to last. This blog discusses how breasts can sag again after surgery, what factors influence the longevity of results, and how to maintain breast lift results.
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Breast Lift Results
Most women who want a breast lift remember when their breasts were proud and perky. A breast lift is an appealing procedure for many women struggling with sagging, deflated breasts. Breast lift surgery removes excess saggy skin and repositions the nipple-areola complex, leaving patients with elevated, younger-looking breasts. Many women who have undergone significant weight loss, pregnancy, or the natural aging process choose breast lift surgery to restore their breasts for a perkier and rejuvenated appearance.
Before committing to saving money and scheduling the time for breast lift surgery, many women want to know how long they can expect their breast lift results to last. Like all plastic surgery procedures, a breast lift is an investment in improving one’s appearance, emotional state, and overall well-being. Prospective breast lift patients should have a clear understanding of the surgical process, what recovery entails, and how long results last before they have their procedure.
How Long Will Breast Lift Results Last?
Every woman’s body is unique, and each person will recover from breast lift surgery and develop their final results at their own rate. Additionally, the length of time that those results will last will vary from patient to patient. Generally speaking, many women experience their breast lift results lasting 10 to 15 years. Yet several factors will affect how long you can enjoy your breast lift results. Everyone’s body reacts differently to plastic surgery, so it can be difficult to determine the exact timeline for each patient to expect.
Will Breasts Sag Again After a Breast Lift?
While breast lift surgery can provide stunning results, it cannot stop the natural aging process from occurring. Over time, as you naturally age, your skin will slowly lose elasticity and sag. This can result in your breasts beginning to droop and lose their lifted position. However, even as your breasts sag due to aging, they will still look better than they would have if you never had a breast lift.
What Factors Influence How Long a Breast Lift Lasts?
When looking into the longevity of breast lift results, it is essential to consider the key influential factors. This can help patients determine if a breast lift is worthwhile and allow them to set realistic expectations for their results.
Age
How old a patient is when they get their breast lift will affect how long they can enjoy those lifted results before sagging begins again. Patients on the older side may have their results last less long due to the natural aging process. Younger patients tend to have better skin elasticity, which can help them to maintain results longer.
Genetics
Everyone’s body is different, and genetics play a big role in how your body adapts to surgery. Some people are genetically more susceptible to breast sagging, which may shorten the time those patients can enjoy their results.
Breast Size
Smaller breasts may be able to prolong breast lift results for a longer time than larger breasts. This is because larger breasts are heavier and are more prone to sagging.
Weight Fluctuations
Significant weight fluctuations can alter breast lift results and, in some cases, may even reverse them entirely. If you lose weight, your breasts may lose volume and be left with excess skin. On the other hand, gaining weight can make your breasts larger and cause them to droop with the extra weight.
Subsequent Pregnancies
Many women choose to get breast lift surgery because they experience sagging breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pregnancy causes weight fluctuations and alters the appearance of the breasts, and many of these bodily changes continue to persist after childbirth. While breast lift surgery does not alter a woman’s ability to get pregnant, it should be expected that the breast lift results will change with subsequent pregnancies and/or breastfeeding.
Surgical Technique
The incision techniques your surgeon uses for your breast lift may also impact the longevity of your results. Dr. Doezie offers standard, concentric, and lollipop breast lift techniques. Each option has its benefits and suits different patients. Some patients may need techniques that require extensive correction to achieve the best, longest-lasting results.
How Can I Maintain My Breast Lift Results?
While some factors are completely out of your control (such as age and genetics), there are things you can do to keep your breast lift results looking amazing for as long as possible.
Follow Your Surgeon’s Aftercare Instructions
It is crucial that you follow all of Dr. Doezie’s instructions regarding caring for your incisions, limiting physical activity, and wearing non-underwire bras. These aftercare instructions are designed to help your body heal after breast lift surgery and will set you up for success once the recovery period is over. Following these instructions will allow your final breast lift results to develop properly so you can enjoy them for many years.
Wear a Supportive Bra
Your breasts will need to be well supported in order to keep their lifted position. We recommend that breast lift patients wear well-constructed, supportive bras that fit them well to maintain their results.
Maintain a Stable Weight
Since weight fluctuations can dramatically alter your results, it is best to maintain a stable weight to prolong your breast lift results. Regularly exercising and eating a balanced diet can help patients manage a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
Use Sun Protection
Wearing sunscreen whenever sun exposure occurs is essential for your skin’s health, and it can also prevent premature aging. When you lose elasticity in the skin on your chest and around your breasts, you’re more likely to experience sagging skin quicker than those who wear sunscreen daily.
Schedule Your Breast Lift Consultation in Ladera Ranch, CA
Are you ready to invest in elevated, youthful-looking breasts? If so, the first step in your breast lift journey is scheduling a consultation with Dr. Doezie. During a breast lift consultation, you’ll learn more information about the procedure and recovery process and also discuss your surgical goals. Dr. Doezie will examine your breasts and ask you questions about your health history to determine if breast lift surgery is a good fit for you.
Dr. Doezie and the team at Mission Plastic Surgery are ready to help you achieve the breasts of your dreams. We prioritize patient comfort and want patients to get the results that will make them confident and provide a huge emotional relief.
To learn more about breast lift surgery or to schedule your consultation in Ladera, Ranch, CA, call our office at (949) 481-9850 or fill out our online contact form today.