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Posted on January 7th, 2013 in
Breast Surgery
When considering a
breast lift, one of the issues that concern many women is the long-term effectiveness of the procedure. Though all women will experience some amount of natural breast aging, often the effects of the surgical procedure can last a lifetime.
This oft-discussed
topic is common on the trusted plastic surgery website
RealSelf.com, where plastic surgeons around the world respond to cosmetic surgery questions. The general consensus of those surgeons responding is that several factors contribute to the results, but that a properly performed procedure on the average woman should last a lifetime.
Several Factors Contribute to Longevity of Breast Lift Results Over One’s Lifetime
Some of the things that could have the greatest influence on the results of a breast lift are pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. The natural changes which occur to allow for these breast functions may have noticeable effects on breast appearance with time. For this reason, it is highly recommended that women postpone any breast procedure, such as breast lift,
augmentation or
reduction, until they are no longer planning on having additional children.
However, most breast surgeries still allow women to breastfeed should they become pregnant after having the procedure. In these cases, revisionary surgery may be performed to help improve the final appearance and manage any changes which may have been caused by childbirth.
Other things that may have an impact on the eventual appearance of the breast are genetics, breast size and lifestyle. Going without a bra for long periods of time or during activities may also contribute to a gradual lowering of the breast tissue. Regardless of other factors, each woman’s breasts will experience natural aging with time. This will vary due to a number of factors, but may cause a loss of volume and change in shape. Serious aging may be addressed by your surgeon if needed.
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