Breast Lift After A Divorce

A divorce can be a difficult process to go through for a woman but having a breast lift performed often perks her up physically and emotionally. Another name for this operation is a mastopexy. During a mastopexy, a cosmetic surgeon makes incisions to remove excess skin which has become stretched out and exceedingly droopy. The scientific name for this droop is ptosis. A certain amount of ptosis can appear soft, natural and lovely on a female body. Too much, however, makes her body look haggard and worn out. When an individual first steps out of her marriage, it is usually with a banged up self image. Many divorcees feel badly about themselves, as if they have failed in the relationship arena. If they’ve been married a long time, they may be totally out of practice with dating and feel as sexy as a dishrag. If they’ve had a few kids, their bodies may be stretched out everywhere, especially in the belly and bosom region. One of the best things a newly divorced woman can do for herself is have a few nips and tucks to look more attractive and feel better about herself. If her ex-husband left her for another lover, this is even more crucial. Here are some steps in having mastopexy performed:

- Make an appointment for an initial consultation: In order to learn which type of incision and procedure she will need, a divorcee should make an appointment with a reputable board certified plastic surgeon in order to learn about costs and an optimum plan for enhancing her figure. Every patient’s body is different so this appointment will answer specific questions pertaining to her situation.

- Incision types: There are three main incision options – the donut, the lollipop and the anchor. Which one is chosen will depend on the amount of excess skin she has. The donut is the technique used for the least amount of lift and the anchor raises the position of the breasts the most.

- To implant or not to implant: Sometimes, the mastopexy is enough to give a saggy bustline a revamped appearance. Other times, fullness has also disappeared and the operation would be more successful with saline or silicone implants placed. This should be discussed with the plastic surgeon during the initial consultation. Remember, most patients biggest regret is going too small. When in doubt, add to the cup-size with implants through augmentation.

- Other procedure possibilities: While some women look 100% better with an enhanced bustline, others might lean toward a total body transformation such as a Mommy Makeover. A Mommy Makeover targets the areas most needed after childbearing – such as the belly and chest. A tummy tuck or liposuction may combine with the mastopexy or augmentation to give her a brand new shape.

Divorce is hard and looking worn out afterward makes it even worse. For women who are ready to start the next chapter of their lives looking sexy and feeling great about themselves, a breast lift and a few other cosmetic enhancements might be more therapeutic than a counselor.