Are You Candidate for Breast Lift Surgery?

Mention breast surgery to the average person, and there is a good chance that he or she will assume that you are referring to breast augmentation with implants. There are, however, a variety of options for women who wish to improve the appearance of their breasts. Women whose breasts have begun to sag or lose their natural elasticity may be good candidates for breast lift surgery. At his cosmetic surgery practice in New Jersey, Dr. Joseph Fodero customizes breast lift surgeries to ensure that his patients achieve the most natural-looking, aesthetically pleasing results possible.

The only way to know for sure whether you are a suitable candidate for breast lift surgery is to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon. However, you may be a good candidate for breast lift if you:

• Have breasts that are sagging as a result of aging, pregnancy, or weight loss. There are many factors that cause skin to lose its natural elasticity. This is true all over the body, but because of the weight of the breasts, this loss of elasticity can be more pronounced.
• Are in generally good health. It should be noted that breast lift, like breast enhancement and breast reduction, is an invasive surgical procedure and, as such, carries with it a certain degree of risk. The healthier the patient, the lower the associated risks.
• Have breasts that are no longer proportional with the rest of your body. Sometimes, even slight drooping can cause one’s breasts to appear out of proportion with the rest of one’s frame, particularly for women with more slender physiques.
• Have breasts that have begun to sag and have lost volume. This is particularly common among mothers, especially those who breast feed. In such cases, it is possible to combine breast lift with breast implants to improve both the shape and the size of the breasts.

For further information about breast lift, contact Dr. Joseph Fodero, an experienced cosmetic surgeon in New Jersey.