After Bariatric surgery people feel their body has changed, but not always for the better. Yes, the weight is gone, but what is often times left is excess skin that hangs. This can cause the individual to continue to feel negative about their appearance even though they have changed their lifestyle to a healthier one and should be proud of themselves for accomplishing their weight-loss goals. If left untreated, the person may still have low confidence and lack self-esteem.
One of the most common changes associated with weight- loss is the change of breast shape and size. Aging and gravity overtime will normally cause the breasts to sag, but when someone loses massive weight, the sagging occurs in a shorter period of time. Women who are over-weight later in life will have their glandular portion of breast tissue as fat which is less firm than regular tissue. When weight-loss occurs, much of the glandular tissue is of fat which is the culprit for the acceleration of the breasts losing its shape and size. Since the breasts cannot naturally return to a regular size, severe sagging can occur.
Fortunately there are options for women who want to makeover their breasts. If there is little sagging, but larger and fuller breasts are desired, simple implants can solve the issue. Usually this does not happen by itself, though. Women become concerned with the sagging and tend to have a breast lift as well as the breast augmentation. There are a few options available for breast lifts. For small amounts of sagging, an incision is made around the areola and a cirumareolar technique is performed. For larger amounts of sagging, a vertical mastopexy is an option. An incision is made around the areola and extends to the base of the breast. For severe sagging, an anchor incision is common. This technique is similar to the other options, but also includes an incision at the base of the breast. For some women, the lift alone offers the breast size results they want and a breast augmentation is not done.
Women are not the only ones who can have sagging breasts. Obese men often will have larger breasts and suffer from the same issue as women do once weight-loss occurs which is known as, Gynecomastia. To fix this issue there is usually a two-step process. First the surgeon will perform liposuction to remove excess fat and glandular tissue. After months of recovery, the decision for the next procedure is determined on the liposuction results. If there is still excess skin, a tightening surgery will be done. Scars can be concealed in patients who have the surgery performed under their armpits. Since men grow hair on their chests, if there are scars in the region they can easily be concealed.
For many people who have had successful weight-loss, having sagging breasts can continue to be a burden on both their physical and mental state. Breast lifts and augmentations are positive options to achieving the look they dream of which will boost their self-confidence along with self-esteem.
One of the most common changes associated with weight- loss is the change of breast shape and size. Aging and gravity overtime will normally cause the breasts to sag, but when someone loses massive weight, the sagging occurs in a shorter period of time. Women who are over-weight later in life will have their glandular portion of breast tissue as fat which is less firm than regular tissue. When weight-loss occurs, much of the glandular tissue is of fat which is the culprit for the acceleration of the breasts losing its shape and size. Since the breasts cannot naturally return to a regular size, severe sagging can occur.
Fortunately there are options for women who want to makeover their breasts. If there is little sagging, but larger and fuller breasts are desired, simple implants can solve the issue. Usually this does not happen by itself, though. Women become concerned with the sagging and tend to have a breast lift as well as the breast augmentation. There are a few options available for breast lifts. For small amounts of sagging, an incision is made around the areola and a cirumareolar technique is performed. For larger amounts of sagging, a vertical mastopexy is an option. An incision is made around the areola and extends to the base of the breast. For severe sagging, an anchor incision is common. This technique is similar to the other options, but also includes an incision at the base of the breast. For some women, the lift alone offers the breast size results they want and a breast augmentation is not done.
Women are not the only ones who can have sagging breasts. Obese men often will have larger breasts and suffer from the same issue as women do once weight-loss occurs which is known as, Gynecomastia. To fix this issue there is usually a two-step process. First the surgeon will perform liposuction to remove excess fat and glandular tissue. After months of recovery, the decision for the next procedure is determined on the liposuction results. If there is still excess skin, a tightening surgery will be done. Scars can be concealed in patients who have the surgery performed under their armpits. Since men grow hair on their chests, if there are scars in the region they can easily be concealed.
For many people who have had successful weight-loss, having sagging breasts can continue to be a burden on both their physical and mental state. Breast lifts and augmentations are positive options to achieving the look they dream of which will boost their self-confidence along with self-esteem.
