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Can Breast Sagging be Prevented with Exercise?

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I’m sure every woman would love to have perky, well-positioned breasts for their entire lives. Unfortunately, breast sagging is a natural (and often inevitable) part of life. As women age the connective tissue in their breasts (known as Cooper’s ligaments) that help the breasts keep their shape can become stretched. This may occur naturally as a result of simple gravitational pull, aging, smoking, or fluctuations in weight and certain hormones that occur during pregnancy. Over time, the breasts can gradually transition from having more breast tissue to having more fat, which can make them appear less perky and more deflated-looking.

Many female patients I speak with say they will do just about anything to delay or even potentially prevent sagging. Patients commonly ask if exercise can be used as a means of preventing breast sagging from occurring. Unfortunately, this is not the case. While it’s true that certain chest exercises can strengthen the breast muscles, sagging is caused by issues relating to the breast skin and tissue that exercise cannot help. Working out and trying to maintain a healthy figure is generally highly recommended, but for women who experience moderate-to-more severe breast sagging, cosmetic breast surgery may be required to achieve the aesthetic results you desire.

Whether this means a slight lifting effect that accompanies a breast augmentation procedure or undergoing a full breast lift, for years I have witnessed firsthand the outstanding lifting effects these procedures can have for women who experience breast sagging. Check out the video below where I discuss how cosmetic breast surgery can help address sagging breasts:

For more information on cosmetic surgery and how it can help patients attain a rejuvenated appearance, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. No matter the degree of your breast sagging, I am confident that a cosmetic breast procedure can make help restore a perkier, younger-looking breast contour. If you would like to discuss your procedure options in a more personal setting, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today.

Why the Holiday Season is a Great Time for Cosmetic Surgery

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The holidays are a time for good cheer and spending time with the special people in our lives. But did you know that the winter holiday season is also the most popular time of year for cosmetic surgery? It’s true. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), cosmetic surgeries for the face increase by about 25% from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. In my experience, this spike also applies to cosmetic breast procedures, body contouring surgery, and more. Undergoing a cosmetic procedure during the holidays can be an excellent way to start the New Year looking and feeling your very best. Below I outline the many reasons so many patients prefer to have their surgeries this time of year and the unique benefits of the holiday season.

Why the Holiday Season is a Great Time for Cosmetic Surgery

Holiday vacations and time off from work provide a unique opportunity for many patients. All cosmetic surgeries, even the most minor, require some downtime for recovery. By taking advantage of time off around the holidays, patients can enjoy discretion and privacy during their recovery while minimizing time away from work or other responsibilities.

Additionally, the cooler winter temperatures can often aid a patient’s recovery process following a cosmetic procedure. After surgery, I recommend for patients to avoid exposure to sunlight, as this can worsen the appearance of temporary side effects like swelling, inflammation, scaring, and bruising, and even extend the time of your recovery period. That’s why the winter, when more time is spent indoors away from the Sun’s UV rays can be the ideal time to recover following your surgery.

Another reason for the spike in procedures around the holidays is that plastic surgery can make an outstanding gift for someone special in your life. I have noticed in recent years that offering plastic surgery as a gift during the holidays has actually become quite popular. After all, many patients consider a rejuvenated, younger-looking appearance the gift that keeps on giving. 

Please visit my YouTube page for in-depth video discussions on cosmetic surgery this holiday season, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for even more information. Regardless of what type of procedure you may be interested in, I strongly believe that the holidays can provide a unique and opportune time to enhance your appearance with the help of a cosmetic procedure. If you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, today.

How Do I Know if I Need a Breast Lift or a Breast Augmentation?

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As a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has been performing cosmetic breast procedures for over 35 years, I have received thousands of questions from patients over the years about the various breast procedure options. Of these questions, perhaps the one I have received most over the years is from patients who want to know the difference between a breast lift and breast augmentation. Although both procedures can provide life-changing results, they do so in drastically different ways.

The truth is that breast lifts and breast augmentation address different issues that affect the appearance of the breasts. Breast lift surgery, or mastopexy, can treat sagging breasts to help women achieve a perkier, younger-looking chest contour. During the procedure, I remove excess skin from the breast and then tighten and reshape the remaining breast tissue to provide more youthful, elevated breasts. This differs significantly from a breast augmentation procedure, in which the patient’s breast size and volume is increased using a breast implant.

Both procedures can actually be combined for patients who seek even more comprehensive breast contouring results. Check out the video below where I go into detail about the benefits of breast lifts and breast augmentation procedures:

Fully understanding the differences between these procedures is an important first step towards determining the right cosmetic breast surgery for you. Regardless of which way you’re leaning, a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is required to determine the surgery that will best address your issues and help you reach your personal aesthetic goals. For more information or to schedule a breast surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And please check out my gallery of cosmetic breast procedure photos on my website. You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for more plastic surgery news, photos, and updates.

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