Do you have sagging breasts and would like to be able to lift your chest?
But what's the best surgery for sagging breasts, or what some disparagingly refer to as «washcloth breasts»?
The breast lift is considered the best and most effective breast surgery for sagging breasts. In medical jargon, this operation is called mastopexy.
This procedure restores the shape of the breasts and gives them a shapelier, more toned appearance.
To visualize the possible results, discover the before and after photos of breast lifts by the Dr Djian in Paris. They illustrate the different techniques depending on the degree of sagging and the morphology of each patient.
Sagging breasts, also known as « breast ptosis »This can be the result of several factors:
A breast lift is suitable for all women with sagging breasts, whatever the cause.
The shape and size of breasts vary from one woman to another. In fact, there are various surgical techniques available to treat sagging breasts. All these techniques are performed under general anesthesia.
After a complete diagnosis, your plastic surgeon will determine the most appropriate technique. The various techniques available for a breast lift are :
This technique is also known as Round-Block. It is generally recommended for people whose breasts have sagged slightly.
The surgeon makes a single incision. He replaces the areola and nipple higher up and reshapes the breast. mammary gland. It usually removes a slight excess of skin in the lower part of the breast.
This is a popular technique, particularly because it produces a very discreet scar. around the areola of the breast. This scar becomes inconspicuous over time.
This technique is reserved for women with moderate to severe sagging of the breasts. It leaves a scar in the shape of a sea anchor. The surgeon makes three incisions: around the areola, from the areola to the submammary fold, and in the submammary fold.
This is the technique that generates the greatest scars, but it is also the most effective. the only one capable of correcting very significant sagging of the breasts.
It is possible to correct sagging breasts with other cosmetic surgery procedures, such as the’breast augmentation by breast implants and breast lipofilling.
In some cases, breast ptosis is associated with breast hypertrophy. It is therefore possible to reduce breast volume and lift the breasts during the same operation, this is known as breast reduction.
The breast reduction is covered by Social Security above 300 grams of resection per breast.
These techniques are ideal for correcting all types of sagging and for restoring significant volume to the breasts.
If you want to lift your breasts and have larger breasts, a facelift combined with breast implants could be for you.
In this case, once the breasts have been lifted using one of the three lift methods, implants are inserted to add volume to the breasts.
For patients with slight sagging of the breasts, a breast augmentation with implants may be enough to correct the breast ptosis. If excess skin is still present after implanting the prostheses, the surgeon will remove it to give the breasts a harmonious shape.
To see the possible results, consult the before and after breast augmentation photos by Dr. Djian, demonstrating a harmonious, natural result.
If you're looking to add volume to your breasts, but don't feel like wearing breast implants, fat transfer may be the best solution. Fat transfer, or breast lipofilling, is to transfer fat from one area of your body to your breasts.
This is a more natural technique, since no foreign body is involved. It has the advantage of increasing breast volume without the need for implants. The result is more natural, and the risk of complications is minimal. This method can also be used to remove unsightly excess fat from certain areas of the body (stomach, thighs, buttocks, lower back, etc.).
Of course, depending on the sagging of your breasts, a facelift may be combined with lipofilling. But in some cases, lipofilling alone may be sufficient.
The average price of breast lift surgery in Paris is between €5,000 and €8,000 (if lift and prostheses).
This price varies according to :
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It is important to know that it is possible to correct a slight breast ptosis without plastic surgery.
For breast lift without surgery, A number of simple gestures and daily habits can improve the firmness and overall appearance of the bust:
However, these methods offer results limited in time and scope They are not a substitute for the lasting, structuring effects of a genuine breast lift or implant surgery.
Find out more about breast reduction, l’breast augmentation in Paris or the covered by Social Security of your future surgery? Visit the dedicated pages on Dr. Djian's website to find out more!
Yes, a breast lift can also correct moderate asymmetry., This is achieved by adjusting the position of the areolas and the glandular volume. In the event of a major discrepancy, Dr. Djian can combine mastopexy with breast reduction or augmentation on one side only, for a symmetrical, natural result.
The ability to breastfeed after a breast lift depends on the surgical technique used. Dr. Djian favors conservative techniques, but if the glands are too severed or displaced, breastfeeding may be compromised. Prior discussion is essential if breast-feeding is important to the patient.
Yes, it is common to combine a breast lift with targeted liposuction. (abdomen, hips, back) as part of a figure harmonization program. Dr. Djian assesses feasibility based on the length of the operation, the patient's state of health and her goals.
A non-wired support bra is essential for 6 weeks after mastopexy. This post-operative model helps to keep the breasts in the right position, limit tension on the scars and promote proper healing. Dr. Djian recommends a well-fitting bra that fully covers the breasts, without aggressive seams, and with a front closure for easy donning. It should provide firm but non-compressive support, day and night, throughout the recovery phase.
Scars after a breast lift depend on the surgical technique (periareolar, vertical or inverted-T) and the healing quality specific to each patient. In general, they are discreet and well-placed Dr. Djian takes care to ensure that the breast is positioned correctly: around the areola, in the submammary fold, or vertically on the breast. Dr. Djian ensures minimize their visibility by adapting its incisions and offers a customized post-operative care to optimize their development.
Dr Jérémy Djian is a plastic surgeon based at 5 square Thiers, near the Victor Hugo roundabout, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
He trained in Paris and remains attached to the hospital in the prestigious department of Pr Laurent Lantieri.
