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How Can I Make My Boobs Perky Again?
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Given the choice, most women would prefer to have breasts that are perky and youthful looking rather than droopy and deflated.
Not surprisingly.
Issues like aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, health, and other factors will affect breast firmness and position over time. This blog will highlight the various strategies and treatments available for women to increase or maintain breast perkiness for more confidence and satisfaction with the appearance of their upper body.
Why Do Breasts Lose Perkiness?
The breast tissue is comprised of fatty and glandular tissue along with connective tissue ligaments which are responsible for maintaining shape, structure and position. Over time, breasts naturally lose firmness and start to sag as skin and tissue elasticity decrease. Gravity, along with factors such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, aging, nutrition and smoking can cause the breast tissue to stretch, leading to droopiness (also known as ptosis).
Strategies like wearing a supportive bra and maintaining a stable weight can slow down the progression and extent of drooping. However, if perkiness is lost, there are surgical treatments available that can help a woman rejuvenate the breasts.
Surgical Treatments for Restoring Breast Perkiness
If your breasts have lost their youthful shape and you’re looking for effective solutions to improve their appearance, surgical treatments offer the best results. Below are the most common procedures available to lift and reshape sagging breasts.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is the procedure used to correct sagging breasts and restore their perkiness. During a breast lift, excess skin is removed and the breast tissue is lifted on the chest wall and reshaped to create a firmer, more desirable appearance. The nipple-areola complex is repositioned higher on the breast to give a natural, youthful contour.
A breast lift is ideal for women who are unhappy with their drooping and less-than-firm breasts and want them rejuvenated and more symmetrical. The procedure does result in some decrease in size so if you are desiring your breasts to be larger, then a mastopexy alone will not accomplish this.
Breast Augmentation With a Lift
For women who want more volume in addition to perkiness, combining a breast augmentation with a breast lift is an excellent solution. Doing the two procedures concurrently offers the best of both worlds—addressing both the sagging and the volume loss. During the procedure, the plastic surgeon performs a breast lift to elevate and reshape the breast tissue while also placing implants to enhance volume and cleavage.
Breast Augmentation
For women who want to improve not only the perkiness but also the size of their breasts, a breast augmentation is a great option. This procedure involves the insertion of either silicone or saline implants in order to create fuller, rounder breasts and help restore lost volume due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, or significant weight loss.
While the purpose of a breast augmentation is to increase size, on rare occasions it can also provide a very slight lifting effect. It is a misconception and wrong approach to believe that by using very large implants, a breast augmentation alone could lift the breasts up and avoid the more extensive procedure and scars of a formal mastopexy. Unfortunately, some surgeons will actually do this but the results, both short and long term, are extremely poor and generally difficult or impossible to correct.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Choosing between a breast lift, breast lift and augmentation or just a breast augmentation depends on your individual needs and goals. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide:
- Breast Lift: Best for women who want their breasts to be perkier and elevated but at least a little bit smaller.
- Breast Augmentation with Lift: Perfect for women who want to both enlarge their breasts and correct significant sagging in order to obtain a more youthful and fuller look.
- Breast Augmentation: Ideal for women looking to increase their breast size with improvement in firmness and where there is no true sagging.
It’s important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Steven Turkeltaub to determine the best treatment plan based on your unique needs. During your consultation, the surgeon will assess the degree of sagging and your desired outcome to recommend the best approach.
Cosmetic Breast Specialist in Phoenix and the Scottsdale Metropolitan Area
If you’re looking to make your breasts perky again, surgical treatments like a breast lift, breast augmentation or a combination of the two can provide significant and long-lasting results. Whether you’re seeking to restore volume, lift sagging breasts or both, there are options tailored to your goals.
For more personalized guidance, schedule a complimentary consultation with cosmetic breast surgery specialist Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub. Dr. Turkeltaub is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has over 35 years of experience performing cosmetic breast surgery in the Scottsdale and Phoenix areas.
To learn more about cosmetic breast surgeries and other treatment options, call our office today at (480) 451-3000 to schedule your consultation or complete our online contact form.
Dr. Turkeltaub looks forward to helping you choose the right option that is best for you.