Get the Most Out of Your Breast Lift

A breast lift procedure can last for several years but is by no means permanent. Many outside factors will influence future sagging of the skin such as weight, pregnancy, and personal habits. Genetics also plays a large role, so if you are naturally inclined towards a drooping bosom it may only be a few years before you notice your chest changing again. With a bit of maintenance, your cosmetic procedure will last you many years, and possibly even a lifetime.

Support
Following a breast lift, it may be tempting to forgo bras and other supportive undergarments in order to show off your younger, perkier look. However, in doing so you may be encouraging sagging. It is important to continue to wear properly fitted bras, not only to help boost your cleavage, but to prevent drooping. It is still unclear as to whether bras can stop the chest from losing its bounce when worn on a daily basis, but it is fairly certain that during sports activities such as jogging a proper bra can be a preventative measure.


Weight
If you’ve ever been pregnant or lost a significant amount of weight, you are likely well aware that many women experience changes in their chest. Although it varies greatly by individuals, some women will have considerable tissue loss and gain, changing full cup sizes. If you are planning on losing weight, it is better to start well before a breast lift surgery. If you do the procedure before, you may risk sagging again once your existing tissue deflates.


Pregnancy
Giving birth in the near future is another reason to put a breast lift on hold. Feeding and weight changes will alter your existing tissue decreasing elasticity of the skin and causing more sag, even if you’ve already had the cosmetic procedure. It is difficult to predict how the bosom will change after pregnancy, especially if a woman has had multiple. So while you may suffer from no ill effects by undergoing surgery pre-pregnancy, there is always the chance that you may be dissatisfied and need to seek another revision treatment.

Smoking
Although it has yet to be fully proven, there is some evidence that suggests women who smoke have a greater propensity towards premature sagging than their healthier counterparts. In general, good health and habits will only serve to increase the odds of a successful breast lift with long-lasting results. Smoking may break down the elastic of the skin, and the weakened tissue then will drop further than in a non-smoker’s body. Similarly, poor diet might also have a negative influence on the appearance of the chest. While you can’t reverse the damage that has been done, you can stop it from worsening in the future.

While you can predict the outcome, let alone how long your results will last, there are still benefits even if this procedure is only temporary. While a portion of the breast may sag once again, the position of the nipple (if changed during surgery) should remain the same, giving the illusion of a perkier chest even if that is not the case.