Breast lift is the best way to restore beauty to your bust
Mastopexy is performed solely at the request of the woman. Breast lift is one of the most popular areas of mammoplasty; millions of women use it to restore the elasticity and beauty of their bust. Laser surgery effectively solves several problems at once:
- sagging breasts that have lost their shape and elasticity;
- stretch marks on the chest (due to lactation);
- asymmetry and elongation of the mammary glands;
- discrepancy between breast volume and body proportions, etc.
It is easy to eliminate these problems; just do a breast lift.
Laser surgery allows you to correct visual defects and restore the bust to its former beauty, improve a woman’s quality of life and relieve her of psychological complexes associated with appearance defects. Why do problems such as sagging breasts (mammoptosis) and sagging occur? There are many reasons:
- sudden weight loss and pregnancy;
- age-related changes (over the years, the skin and ligaments lose elasticity);
- hereditary factor and hormonal imbalances.
Is it possible to cope with sagging breasts using alternative methods without resorting to laser surgery? The real effect is possible only with early mammoptosis, when the mammary glands are small. In more complex cases, no alternative methods, including running and diet, will help. All this is relevant as prevention, while only a lift can eliminate sagging.
Very often, our surgeons perform a breast lift after childbirth, since after pregnancy and breastfeeding the risk of developing mammoptosis is very high. The breasts sag and lose elasticity, acquiring unattractive shapes. But with the help of a lift, the bust returns its attractiveness.
Breast correction after childbirth and lactation is the most reliable way to eliminate sagging. If you are planning to have a child, then you should refrain from having a lift before pregnancy, since childbirth can negatively affect the result of the operation; it is better to make the correction after the birth of the baby.
Methods of breast lift without surgery
If your breasts have lost their shape and become saggy, this problem can be solved in various ways. At the same time, sometimes you don’t even have to go under the knife. There are many alternative methods for getting your body in order quickly and relatively inexpensively. If the situation is not too advanced, then it can be resolved even at home. To do this, you need to use several effective and safe breast lift products.
Chin lift without surgery, as well as breast lift, has recently become especially popular for several reasons. The point here is not only that they are safer and cheaper. Modern methods of breast lift without surgery are also very effective. Therefore, they are increasingly recommended by specialists to their patients.
Non-surgical lifting methods are divided into several types. These are procedures that are carried out at home and in salons, various devices, for example, push-ups, stickers and cosmetological methods. The latter have recently increasingly replaced full-fledged surgery. Specialists use fillers, laser, lipomodeling and other methods of breast lift without risk to health.
How to determine if your breasts need a lift, or more about sagging breasts.
Three degrees of breast ptosis (ptosis) can be defined. Depending on how far the breast has sank relative to the inframammary fold, the degree of ptosis can be determined.
The breast does not need lifting if the nipple is located slightly above the inframammary fold.
First degree of ptosis: the nipple is at the level or a centimeter below the fold.
Second degree of ptosis: the nipple-areolar complex is lowered below the fold by more than a centimeter.
Third degree ptosis: descent of the nipple more than 3 centimeters below the inframammary fold, and the nipple itself, one might say, looks down.
If the nipple is located high enough, but the main mass of the breast is lowered below the inframammary fold, then in this case the doctor can diagnose the so-called pseudoptosis, or as it is also called, glandular ptosis.
Myostimulation method
This method is very effective in the question of how to tighten the breasts without surgery, and practically does not bring any discomfort. Its action is to apply an electric current to the chest muscles. As a result of this, they begin to strengthen and tighten.
Experts recommend myostimulation for patients with varying degrees of breast deformity. This method will be an excellent replacement for special training, so it is suitable for lazy ladies or for those who are limited in time. When lifting the chest using this method, it becomes possible to strengthen both the pectoralis major and minor muscles. This improves the appearance of the breasts and eliminates sagging.
Myostimulation is prescribed in courses. Prolonged use of electric current can cause the body to simply get used to such effects, and the muscles will no longer strengthen. However, if you space between procedures, you can achieve good results.
High-quality preparation for surgery is the key to success
If you are mentally mature for plastic surgery, the next step on the path to a beautiful bust is choosing a surgeon and clinic.
How not to make a mistake with a specialist? Three rules:
- Availability of a portfolio. The more work you do on a topic that interests you, the richer your experience and higher your skill. You can see photos of the breasts after an anchor lift on the website
- Honesty with the patient. During the consultation, the surgeon should not persuade the patient to undergo plastic surgery. His task is to cover the upcoming process as honestly as possible, talk about possible complications, and clarify some important nuances of the procedure. The patient makes the decision!
- Equipment and comfort level of the clinic. This information is presented on the websites of medical institutions. You can study the topic on your own and ask the doctor questions if necessary.
Patient's lifestyle
The patient’s lifestyle prior to surgery has an impact on the outcome of the procedure.
Mastopexy is a large-scale and responsible operation. And if you want to get an attractive shape without complications, give up bad habits.
- A month before the procedure, stop smoking or reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke. Nicotine worsens vascular permeability and complicates the wound healing process.
- Stop drinking alcohol.
- Stop taking medications that reduce blood clotting 2 weeks before the procedure.
- If you are overweight, it is quite possible that before the planned procedure, the doctor will recommend stabilizing your weight by going on a diet.
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List of tests
At the consultation, the doctor gives you a list of necessary tests and examinations.
- Blood group, Rh factor
- Clinical blood test
- General urine analysis
- Biochemical blood test (total protein, urea, creatinine, bilirubin (total), ALT, AST, glucose, potassium, sodium)
- Coagulogram (INR, prothrombin, bleeding time, clotting time)
- Blood test for RW (syphilis), HIV
- Hbc
- antigen+anti HCV (hepatitis B, C)
- ECG (electrocardiogram) with interpretation
Microcurrent for breast lift
Few people know what microcurrent is, but this is another popular remedy for eliminating problems with sagging breasts without surgery. Microcurrent therapy is used both as an independent remedy and in combination with various serums and creams. Moisturizers work great in this case.
The impact of microcurrent is such that metabolic processes are resumed in the chest. This provokes increased cell division, resulting in more active production of elastin and collagen. Thus, the skin begins to recover and retains youth for a long time.
This method is effective, but it is not effective enough in advanced cases. In case of severe breast deformation, it is worth using myostimulation in combination with other non-surgical methods.
Laser tightening
Laser breast lift is considered a new method that has already gained great popularity among women who want to tidy up their body. Nowadays, breast lift without surgery using laser is being practiced more and more often. Using this method, you can quickly cope with even significant sagging of the mammary glands.
Due to the effect of the laser beam, the condition of the mammary gland tissue significantly improves. In addition, the positive effect is also visible on the skin. This leads to the fact that the bust is restored quite quickly and even increases slightly.
In order to get the expected effect, you must undergo a full course of laser therapy, which consists of 6 sessions. Between each procedure you need to take a break for a couple of weeks. Although it takes several months to achieve the desired results, non-surgical breast lifts using lasers are very popular. The reason is the high efficiency of the method without incisions, anesthesia and with minimal risk of complications.
T-shaped lift with one-stage implant increase
An anchor lift is perfectly combined with the installation of implants. In most cases, I perform similar combined operations. Implants fill the missing volume and create a beautiful shape of the mammary gland.
Today I use implants from the European manufacturer Motiva. They are distinguished by their unique ability to change shape, which solved the problem of the age-old debate about which shape is better - anatomical or round.
For the patient, installing prostheses does not pose any additional difficulties. This procedure does not increase the rehabilitation period or worsen your well-being. You are preparing for plastic surgery and undergoing rehabilitation as usual.
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Mesotherapy and biorevitalization
Such methods of restoring beauty and youth are used not only for breast lifting. The essence of these methods is that special preparations are injected under the skin. They saturate the tissues with moisture and promote rapid restoration of the skin.
When it comes to breast lifting in this way, hyaluronic acid and various meso-cocktails are used in the process. With their help, you can quickly and effectively get rid of many cosmetic defects. Serums mainly have an effect on the skin, which becomes smooth, with an even tone, and more dense. This has a positive effect on the condition of the breasts, which become more toned. In addition, due to hyaluron, many defects are eliminated, including stretch marks and unpleasant vascular networks.
The lifting effect becomes noticeable quite quickly. At the same time, experts can recommend breast biorevitalization not only to those who are faced with the problem of sagging mammary glands, but also to those who simply want to maintain youthful skin and make their body more attractive. After such lifting, the skin becomes dense and velvety.
Recovery period
First days. The breasts may look swollen, there is severe sensitivity, and pain is possible. This is normal for the first stage. Pain can be relieved with medications prescribed by the surgeon. You can only sleep on your back. The seams must not be touched. You can't shower. In the first days, antibiotics are required.
10-14 days. Removing stitches. By this point, the chest stops hurting.
Days 14-30. During this time, it is necessary to wear compression garments. You should avoid the pool, sauna, gym, and exposure to the sun.
You will be able to evaluate the first results of a breast lift 2 months after the operation. The results of a breast lift will be finalized after a year. If you follow your doctor's recommendations, your breast shape will be exactly what you dreamed of!
Breast massage
At home, you can also use non-surgical tightening such as massage. Although such procedures do not seem so complicated, they must be performed correctly to avoid side effects. Therefore, it is better to entrust such work to professionals.
With proper breast massage, you can activate the blood flow, which will saturate it with nutrients. At the same time, patients experience elimination of swelling in the tissues due to the rapid movement of blood and lymph. After a massage, the skin becomes more elastic, and muscle tone returns to normal.
It is worth noting that a tightening massage in the chest area has a positive effect not only on the condition of the mammary glands, but also on the spine. With the correct actions of the massage therapist, a decrease in pressure on the cervical and thoracic regions is noted. This is especially useful for those who suffer from osteochondrosis and other similar diseases.
Breast massage can be an independent procedure or part of a complex to restore the condition of the mammary glands without surgery. In the latter case, after the massage procedure, various cosmetics will be used. Masks, wraps, etc. are very popular.
Low-traumatic procedures
Not all women are ready to undergo a serious breast lift operation, subject themselves to anesthesia, and have a long and painful recovery after the operation. But at the same time, many people have a desire to have a breast lift.
For this group of patients, plastic surgeons have developed a number of non-surgical methods that are aimed at correcting the shape of the breast and giving it additional volume.
Threads
For non-surgical breast lift with threads, both gold wire (gold threads) and polylactic acid threads are used, which dissolve over time. Non-absorbable ones provide a breast lifting effect by supporting tissue at a certain level.
Absorbable sutures work differently. Around such threads, blood circulation improves and metabolism accelerates under the influence of biologically active components that are released when the thread is absorbed.
Most often this is lactic acid from the breakdown of polylactic acid threads. At the same time, around the thread, like around any other foreign body, a connective tissue capsule of collagen and elastin fibers develops.
Thus, the absorbable thread has a mechanical effect on the tissue while it is in the tissue, and a biorevitalizing effect, by improving metabolism and stimulating the formation of collagen and elastin.
They are introduced in the operating room. Anesthesia is carried out intravenously. Sometimes local anesthesia is used. It is inserted using a needle or a special cannula under the skin along a previously outlined contour. Attached to the collarbone during breast lift.
The recovery period does not require compliance with serious restrictions. The cost of a non-surgical breast lift with threads is about 95 thousand rubles.
Gel Macroline
Macroline is essentially the same filler based on hyaluronic acid, but it is designed specifically for breast enlargement and lifting. Compared to facial fillers, the density of hyaluronic gel is greater, and the size of the hyaluronic acid molecules is larger, so it dissolves much more slowly.
In the case of non-surgical lifting, Macroline has a double effect:
- improves breast shape by creating additional volume;
- improves the condition of the skin and increases its elasticity and firmness by increasing the degree of hydration and rejuvenation.
Filler is administered on an outpatient basis. In most cases, no anesthesia may be used at all, and sometimes local anesthesia is used.
The procedure has a small number of contraindications and is easily tolerated due to the fact that hyaluronic acid is a natural component of human body tissue.
The recovery period after the procedure is short and occurs without serious restrictions. The cost, depending on the amount of filler and the status of the clinic, ranges from 120 to 180 thousand rubles.
Lipomodeling
Of all the methods listed above for breast shape correction, this is probably the most serious.
Injecting fat into the breasts is not difficult. But in order to extract it from those places where there is an excess of it, an operation is required under general anesthesia and the use of special equipment that will keep the fat cells for transplantation viable.
Using your own fat cells, you can add volume to sagging breasts and return them to their former shape, adjusting the contours of the breasts.
The only drawback of the method is the partial resorption of the fat transplanted into the breast. Typically, 40 to 60% of the total transplanted volume of adipose tissue is absorbed.
To find out how much a lipomodeling procedure costs, you need to consult a plastic surgeon. The cost of the procedure is calculated on a case-by-case basis. But on average it is about 140 thousand rubles .
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Alginate mask
With the bust, the use of special compositions for non-surgical lifting will be effective only if the situation is not too advanced.
Alginates have recently become very popular because they have 2 very useful qualities. First of all, it is worth noting the occlusive effect, which allows beneficial elements to penetrate the skin as deeply as possible. But this is not the only feature of alginate masks. When they harden, a fairly strong tightening of the skin occurs. Thus, a lifting effect is achieved and the results are consolidated when using alginates after various serums and concentrates.
The use of this method will be especially useful if the alginate mask becomes part of the treatment complex. Often, before applying such a product, a massage procedure using nourishing serum is used. In addition, collagen or elastin can be used before the tightening mask. These products are very useful for the chest muscles, as they contain a lot of protein, salts, vitamins and extracts of medicinal plants.
Seaweed wraps
In recent years, seafood has become increasingly used for skin care. Special algae are considered an excellent remedy for breast lift. Laminaria is mainly used as a whole or in crushed form. Algae is applied to the skin and left for a while so that they transfer beneficial substances to the body.
An algae mask can be made both at home and in the salon. This product is perfectly complemented by a scrub made from Dead Sea salts.
Unlike surgical methods of breast lift, this method, like many other cosmetic preparations, not only shows high effectiveness in lifting, but also significantly improves the condition of the skin. No operation can make breast skin velvety and beautiful in appearance. Therefore, those who want to tidy up their breasts should definitely pay attention to cosmetic non-surgical methods. They will not work as quickly as those performed by a surgeon. However, they have additional advantages that can overcome this disadvantage. We are talking about the absence of discomfort after the tightening, minimal risks of side effects and complications.
Is it possible to restore breasts at home?
Despite the fact that lifting the mammary glands and breast skin is not an easy task, many are interested in the question of whether it is possible to restore beauty to your body at home. To do this, you should stock up on some cosmetics and patience.
To start, you can do a massage at home. It is not difficult to carry out this procedure in the chest area yourself, but you need to do it correctly. A woman should understand that she is unlikely to be able to repeat the work of a professional, so she should not expect a quick effect.
An important rule for massage procedures is the use of a special cream or oil. You cannot stretch dry skin, as this will only cause a negative reaction from the body. Experts recommend that massage movements follow the line of least stretch of the skin. In order to perform a proper breast massage, you need to perform the correct movements, which you can learn from your massage therapist during your appointment.
The second effective way for home breast lifting is masks and creams. A wide range of similar products are offered by manufacturers from all over the world. Now you can buy various serums, creams, concentrates in ampoules, as well as a lot of other products. Manufacturer and price do not play a special role in this case. It is important here that the lifting product (for breasts) contains a lot of active ingredients that can have a positive effect on the skin. It is believed that professional products are the most effective, although often ordinary cosmetics from the inexpensive segment can provide worthy competition.
At home, you can make both cream and alginate masks. But here it is better to ask your loved ones for help, since these products should be applied while lying down. It will be difficult to apply cosmetics to your breasts yourself. It is believed that alginate has a maximum effect, tightening the breasts, only when the body is in a horizontal position. Before using such a mask, apply cream or nourishing serum to the skin.
Breast enlargement devices
If time has already left its mark on the appearance of the bust, but there is no opportunity or desire to fight it, but you really want to put on a beautiful open dress right now, then you can quickly return the breasts to their former shape. But such breast lift products only work for a short time, since special devices do not last forever and can only be used under clothing.
One of the best ways to quickly tighten your breasts is a special bra. Various models are sold in a wide range. They differ in price and color, so every woman can find a suitable option for herself.
If we are talking about very open clothes, where bra straps would be superfluous, special stickers should be used. They adhere well to the skin and effectively lift the breasts.
But these are only temporary solutions that can be used from time to time. Those who want a long-term effect and want to see their breasts firm and toned should use more effective lifting in the form of special products or cosmetic procedures.
