Most Common Breast Lift Questions
People often criticize themselves the hardest and when it comes to deciding what cosmetic plastic surgery procedure is best for you, the old saying we are our own worst enemy could not be more true. It is very common to misdiagnose and research a few extra procedures you often do not need. To ditch the confusion and slash hours spent in front of the computer, here are the answers to some of Dr. Alexander’s most common breast questions from his Las Vegas patient’s.
Q: Do I need a breast lift?
A: There are certain factors that qualify a woman to be a breast lift candidate. Breasts will go through changes throughout your lifetime specifically with gravity and as you age, but also if you experience pregnancy, or weight changes. Some breasts will stay firm and perky, but most lose volume and start to sag. The degree to how much your breasts will change is different for each woman. A decrease in volume and slight skin laxity often confuses many women to think they need a lift. For women who have good nipple position, a breast implant often does great in restoring volume and provides an uplifted appearance. If your nipple is pointing down or is below your inframmamory crease, then a breast lift may be the optimal procedure to improve the nipple position and tighten the skin. There are multiple measurements Dr. Alexander will obtain at your consultation appointment to determine what procedure will benefit you the best.
Q: Is breast lift plastic surgery my only option for perking up my sagging breasts?
A: A bra is helpful when you are wearing clothes, but when you are out of clothes, there is currently no way to keep your breasts “magically floating” in that position. Breast lift surgery is an excellent procedure to enhance saggy breasts. There several types of breast lift surgery. An experienced plastic surgeon will be able to assess you and recommend a breast lift technique that is best for your specific anatomy.
Q: Can a breast lift and implant be done at the same time?
A: For the right patient, and in Dr. Alexander’s hands breast lift and breast augmentation can safely be performed at the same time. This cosmetic duo is typically performed on women who would like an enhancement in shape and an increase in cup size. After thousands of breast surgeries, Dr. Alexander has found that the combination of both procedures tends to result in a more perky, youthful and attractive breast.
