Breast Lifts are On the Rise in 2024: Here’s Why
In recent years, plastic surgery trends have seen a notable shift toward more natural-looking results and procedures that enhance one’s inherent beauty. Breast lift surgery is at the forefront of this evolution of beauty standards, and the procedure continues to gain momentum into 2024.
Here, Richmond female plastic surgeon Dr. Sharline Aboutanos weighs in on why breast lifts are a favored choice in breast enhancement surgery.
Understanding the breast lift procedure
A breast lift, or mastopexy, raises and reshapes sagging breasts. By removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue, the breasts are lifted to a naturally higher position on the chest, creating a more youthful and perky appearance. Unlike breast augmentation, which focuses on increasing breast size with implants, a lift aims to improve the breasts’ shape and position without altering their size. Additionally, a breast lift can resize and re-center the nipple-areolar complex for a more balanced, proportional appearance.
The shift away from implants to natural contours
The trend toward natural beauty is strongly reflected in the changing preferences around breast aesthetics. Many patients are embracing their natural breast size, seeking improvements in contour rather than volume. This sentiment can be driven by the desire to maintain an athletic physique, go braless with confidence, or have improved breast shape without implants, among others.
That said, breast implants are still immensely popular with women who desire a notable size increase, and Richmond breast augmentation patients most often choose proportionate, natural-looking implants that harmonize with their body’s proportions rather than implants that offer obvious enhancement. You don’t have to choose just one procedure: combining a breast lift with implants can be an ideal way to achieve the desired breast shape, size, and position for some patients.
Breast lift surgery is tailored to address unique anatomy and concerns, making it a universally appealing option for those looking to enhance their natural silhouette.
The appeal of breast lifts
Breast lifts cater to a wide demographic of women, from younger patients wanting to address genetic sagging, to those in their prime looking to reclaim the breast contour of their youth.
Pregnancy and the postpartum period can also bring significant changes to a woman’s body, with the breasts often experiencing the most obvious effects. Many women find that weight fluctuations in pregnancy and the breastfeeding journey over-stretches their breast tissue and areolas to the point of no return, and breastfeeding in particular can lead to breast asymmetry and misshapen nipples, especially if a nursing infant prefers one side over the other.
A breast lift is highly effective in correcting breast sagging and asymmetry brought on by the natural aging process or genetics, and equally so in addressing breast changes from motherhood like asymmetry and nipple distortion, thus a continued and growing interest in the procedure.
The role of advanced surgical techniques
In years past, the breast lift procedure was less advanced and often resulted in extensive scarring that some women worried could outweigh the benefit of correcting droopy breasts.
Modern surgical techniques offer more beautiful, natural results with minimal scarring, encouraging more women to choose a breast lift to reshape their breasts.
About Dr. Sharline Aboutanos
Dr. Sharline Aboutanos is a female plastic surgeon Richmond women trust to guide them toward the right breast procedure. As a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in a range of cosmetic and reconstructive breast procedures, Dr. Aboutanos is centered on understanding your unique desires and tailoring your procedure to achieve results that enhance your natural beauty and boost your self-confidence.
If you are considering a breast lift or would like to know more about your options, we invite you to call (804) 355-3410 or contact Dr. Aboutanos online to schedule a private consultation.