Breast lift sagging and what you need to know

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Having an ideal body is what women always aim for. However, sagging breasts over time is a problem most women face, especially as you get older or give birth,... So are there ways to lift sagging breasts that you can apply to prevent them? prevent and improve this situation? We will explore the problems related to sagging breasts in this article.

1. What is the cause of sagging breasts?

Breast size, shape and color are inherited traits that can vary from person to person. At the same time, throughout the life of the sisters, their breasts will also constantly change and develop. Over time, the original shape of the breast loses its elasticity and sags as a natural law. The degree of sagging is classified into mild, moderate, and severe levels based on the position of the areola relative to the breast line.
The main cause of sagging breasts is usually age. This is explained by the fact that as you age, the ligaments in your chest (called Cooper's ligaments) become more stretched and weaker due to gravity. In addition, increasing age causes the skin to lose its elasticity, thus, causing the breasts to sag.
Some other factors can more or less affect the firmness and roundness of the breasts, making the breasts sag and looser such as:
Smoking: accelerates aging causing the skin to lose its firmness firm and elastic. Thus contributing to sagging breasts earlier than age. Multiple pregnancies: Hormonal changes contract and widen the milk ducts with each pregnancy causing the tissues to sag. This is due to the rapid changes in breast weight before and after pregnancy. Large breast size: According to experts, a large breast size leads to a higher risk of sagging, because it will be more susceptible to the effects of gravity. Excessive weight loss following weight gain can also dramatically change breast shape as well as breast shape. Conversely, being overweight also causes the skin and breast tissue to stretch and the breasts to sag. Too much exposure to the sun's UV rays: this will break down collagen and elastin, causing the skin to lose its elasticity and suppleness. Menopause: After menopause causes hormonal changes and affects the elasticity of the skin. Intense, strenuous exercise: this can lead to connective tissue breakdown.

2. How to lift sagging breasts?

Toned round 1 is always what women aim for. Currently, there are many ways to lift sagging breasts for women to choose from, including three main groups:
Natural breast augmentation method Non-surgical breast augmentation method Surgical breast augmentation method 2.1. Natural breast augmentation method If your breasts are not sagging too much and do not want to undergo surgery, you can try natural ways to lift sagging breasts without intervention such as:
Exercise with muscle exercises Chest: Although there are no muscles in the breast, you can exercise the underlying muscles, which are called the major muscles of the chest. Certain chest exercises like push-pull, swimming, etc. can naturally lift up your sagging breasts. Diet and nutrition changes: try to eat a healthy, balanced diet to provide and nourish your skin to stay healthy, firm and elastic. You do not have to lose weight, nor do you need to gain weight, instead, keep it at the right weight and at a level that is appropriate for your health. This can prevent sagging breasts and make them firmer. Change in posture: Poor posture, such as stooping or arching, can cause the breasts to be more affected by gravity, which in turn, aggravates sagging. Therefore, keeping the back straight and shoulders also has the effect of evenly distributing the weight in the body, helping to prevent sagging. A quality, well-fitting, comfortable bra will provide extra support to reduce pressure on the tissues and muscles that support your breasts, especially when you exercise. A sports bra with ample support (molding cups) can reduce breast movement. One study suggested that exercise-induced breast movement leads to sagging breasts, although more research is needed. Thus, with natural methods, you can prevent and improve sagging. However, to be effective you need to be persistent.

2.2. Non-surgical breast augmentation method Non-surgical breast augmentation is also an option that many women are interested in because it is considered a safe, less invasive but effective method of breast augmentation.
Non-surgical breast augmentation is a method of raising the breast with thread or suspending the prolapse with a thread. This procedure is performed by inserting small surgical sutures into the soft tissue of the breast to lift sagging areas to help restore your firm, attractive breasts. However, this method only keeps your breasts 1-2 years because over time, only biological will dissolve in the body. On the other hand, this method is also not applicable to those with severe sagging breasts.
2.3. If you have a lot of sagging breasts or want to have a beautiful round bust immediately, breast augmentation plastic surgery will be an effective solution for you. Before surgery, the doctor will evaluate the degree of sagging of the breasts to advise and determine the most suitable technique.
Breast augmentation surgery is performed with the aim of removing excess skin, shaping the breast tissue and tightening the remaining skin. At the same time, the doctor can reduce the areola, move the areola to a higher position, improve the overall shape of the breast, and help the breast return to a full shape.
Thus, there are quite a few breast augmentation methods you can choose from. Each method has its own advantages. Depending on your wishes, your doctor will advise you on the most suitable way to lift sagging breasts.

3. Surgical procedure to lift sagging breasts

Among the methods of breast augmentation, breast augmentation is considered to be the method with the most lasting effect. Breast lift surgery can take 2-3 hours. In fact, depending on the degree of sagging of each customer, the doctor will decide the appropriate breast augmentation method. There are 4 basic techniques in breast lift surgery that are applied to correct different degrees of sagging including:
Crescent Breast Lift: The doctor will make a crescent-shaped incision. around the areola to improve nipple position. This is the least invasive method of breast augmentation, suitable for small breasts with a slight degree of sagging.
Circular or donut-shaped incision (Circumareolar Lift): The doctor will make an incision around the areola to remove excess tissue and skin, then tighten the breast. This technique is also minimally invasive, especially effective for areola reduction. This technique is suitable for you with small breasts and a slight degree of sagging.
Lollipop Mastopexy is the use of lollipop-shaped incisions made from the crease of the breast vertically and around the nipple. This technique is more invasive and lifts the breasts higher, so it is suitable for women with large breasts and moderate or severe sagging.
Anchor-pattern Breast Lift is used to correct excessive breast sagging. The incision will be made similar to the shape of a lollipop, but will then be made along the crease of the breast, from the areola through the lower breast to the base of the breast to create an anchor shape. This technique is the most invasive, but very effective for women with large, severely saggy breasts.
3.1. Steps to perform breast augmentation surgery Sagging breast augmentation surgery is performed in the following order:
Step 1: The doctor examines and advises to choose the appropriate option. Your doctor will explain to you the risks and benefits of surgery, including scarring and changes in nipple or breast sensation.
Step 2: The doctor will measure and draw indicators to determine the degree of sagging and draw in advance the incisions on your chest.
Step 3: Carry out local anesthesia combined with intravenous or general anesthesia to make you feel most comfortable and comfortable during the procedure of breast augmentation surgery.
Step 4: Carry out surgery. The doctor carefully makes incisions along the lines drawn previously, removing excess skin (if any) from the breast tissue layer and keeping the areola and nipple structures intact.
Step 6: Finish. The doctor closes the incisions with sutures to tighten the breast tissue or uses biological sutures to support breast augmentation. As a result, the areola and nipple are pushed to a new higher position, the skin edges are pulled together and temporarily fixed with surgical pins/clips. The doctor then closes the incision with either intradermal stitches with dissolvable sutures or external sutures along the incision. Before stitches close the incision completely, the doctor places a drain in each breast. Finally, the incision is covered with a compression bandage or bandage to protect the incision during the healing process.
3.2. Care after breast lift surgery After surgery, you can go home the same day, but before you go home, your doctor will adjust your shaping bra for you. In fact, your breasts will swell and bruise in about two weeks. For the first few months, you will probably feel some pain and tenderness around the incision. Numbness in the nipple, areola, and breast skin can also last for about six weeks. However, you can rest assured that these symptoms will gradually disappear over time.
To get the most perfect breasts, you should note a few things:
During the first few days after breast augmentation, take pain relievers as recommended by your doctor to reduce pain. Avoid stretching, bending, and lifting and should lie on your back/side to reduce pressure on your chest. Avoid sexual activity for one to two weeks after breast augmentation surgery. Careful post-surgery care will help you achieve the breasts you want. While a breast lift doesn't stop the body's natural aging process, it can improve the position and shape of your breasts, giving you sexy, slimmer breasts for years to come. If you want to get round and firm breasts immediately, breast augmentation plastic surgery is the choice for you.
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