While most people are aware of the popular term- “breast implant”, it is a part of the larger scope of breast reconstruction. Breasts could either loose the shape and firmness or the volume, or both. The reasons for the same can be multiple. In case of loss of the shape, breasts would look saggy, as they would be drooping and the loss of firmness would be practically visible. Whatever might cause the issue, there is the option of breast reconstruction surgery which can easily restore the youthful, firm and erect look of the breasts.
The various reasons for breast shape and volume consist of (but not limited to) ageing. Drastic or massive weight loss, pregnancy and breast feeding, lifestyle choices etc. Looking into the matter of the fact, breast reconstruction surgeries can be classified into two major types:
a. Breast Implants
When there is loss of volume of breasts, implants are the way to induce additional volume.
It is also known as Breast Lift. Under this process, the loss of shape and firmness can be taken care of. It helps in not only reshaping the breasts but also in repositioning them to restore the youthful appearance.
b. Mastopexy
Mastopexy is a procedure which needs to be executed under expert supervision and with high end facility. Under the expert supervision of an expert, firstly the extent of loss of breast volume, the range of skin loosening up and the corresponding degree of sagginess of breasts need to be assessed correctly. After the accurate extent, the procedural details of mastopexy are determined and executed.
Breast reconstruction surgery can be for anyone, depending on the condition of the breasts. Women who have lost volume of the breasts or are unhappy with the current volume of the breasts can opt for breast implants to be out in place to enhance the volume/recover lost volume. However, they need to go through a thorough check up with an expert to ensure they are in appropriate physical and psycho-emotional condition for the procedure to take place successfully. Women who may or may not have an issue with the volume of the breasts but have lost the firmness of breasts and find them drooping downwards can opt for mastopexy or breast lift procedure. Once again, their existing physical and psycho-emotional condition must be thoroughly reviewed by an expert in order to consider them eligible to go through the process.
