As women age, have children, and undergo other life changes, one’s naturally high and firm breasts start to sag and droop. This is a completely natural part of aging, but if you’re unhappy with the appearance of your breasts you don’t have to live with it. If you live in the Cape Code or South Shore area and you’re unhappy with your breasts, consulting with a local plastic surgeon is the best thing you can do to find a solution. Dr. Jones and Dr. Loffredo at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery are skilled at helping women achieve the goals they have for their appearances in a safe, effective manner. The first thing you need to figure out is what type of breast procedure is the best choice for you.
There are several surgical options available to individuals who have breast-related body image issues. The most common are breast lifts, breast reductions, and breast implants. As you read this brief, but informative, guide, you will learn about all three of these procedures. This should help you develop a plan for what you want to discuss with your Cape & Islands plastic surgeon during your initial consultation.
Breast lifts
If you’ve already had children, are an older woman beginning to experience sagging, or have undergone procedures that have left your breasts looking less-than-youthful, a breast lift might be right for you. This procedure involves taking the existing breast tissue, reshaping it, and ultimately, giving each breast a perkier, younger appearance. In most cases, this procedure is best for women who are not interested in increasing the size of their natural breasts, as implants are not generally used.
Breast reductions
Breast reductions can be performed on women of all ages and are appropriate for those whose breasts are too large and, usually, are causing them to experience daily health problems and pain. If, for instance, a woman has a very petite frame, but large breasts, she is likely to deal with poor posture, back pain, and other related problems. A breast reduction would likely be the right course of action in this case. Breast reductions involve surgical removal and reshaping of the breast tissue to achieve the desired breast size. Dr. Jones or Dr. Loffredo will work with you to determine what size is best for your body type.
Breast implants
As a general rule, breast implants are appropriate for those who want their breasts to be larger than they are naturally. Implants are also sometimes used in situations where women have had to have one or both breasts removed due to cancer or another disease. Silicone breast implants are the most common choice in the United States and are what most plastic surgeons in Massachusetts use. If you are interested in getting breast implants for any reason, you will need to schedule an initial appointment with one of our surgeons. After your initial assessment, you can begin to move towards your actual procedure.
Contact Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery
Now that you have a glimpse of the surgical options available to individuals who are interested in changing the look of their breasts, it’s time to take the next step forward. Call Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery in Plymouth at 508-747-1322 or Hyannis at 508-771-8967 today to schedule an appointment with one of our plastic surgeons. We look forward to meeting you!
