Breast lift and reduction: restoring shape

Causes of deformation

The mammary glands consist of adipose and connective tissue, special glandular “lobules” and are located on a fat pad. The breasts are held in the correct position by ligaments, skin and pectoral muscles. When they weaken, ptosis (drooping) develops, the degree of which is determined by the position of the nipple relative to the inframammary fold (the place where the breast meets the rib cage).

The main cause of the condition is weakening of the ligaments and muscle corset of the chest. Factors that contribute to the development of mastoptosis are:

• aging, during which the tissue gradually atrophies and becomes unable to maintain the breasts at the same level;
• heredity;
• large breast size;
• sudden change in body weight;
• smoking;
• playing sports without special underwear;
• incorrect posture;
• habit of slouching.

The most common cause of breast ptosis is pregnancy and subsequent lactation. However, contrary to the myths that babies who pull tissue during feeding are to blame, the real reason is changes in hormonal levels and the size of the mammary glands. During lactation, the breasts fill with milk, which quickly increases the volume of the bust, and after breastfeeding is completed, it also quickly decreases. This leads to the fact that the ligaments with the skin are stretched and simply do not have time to return to their place.

Other methods

Other means to increase breast firmness are hydrotherapy and the use of special stickers. At home, hydrotherapy comes down to the water procedures described above. In a salon setting, these are various salt, aromatic, and mud baths. They are carried out only after consultation with a doctor, as they can affect the cardiovascular system.

As for breast lift stickers, they do not have a therapeutic effect, but visually improve its shape.

Degrees of breast drooping

There are three degrees of mastoptosis:

• the first stage is characterized by a slight sagging of the lower segment of the breast, while the areola and nipple may remain in the same position or move slightly downward;
• the second degree of mastoptosis is manifested by a pronounced descent of the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) to the level of the inframammary fold or below, while there is a decrease in the volume of tissue in the upper half of the mammary gland and a corresponding increase in the lower half, which externally affects the attractiveness of the bust;
• the third stage is accompanied by a complete displacement of the nipple-areolar complex to the lower border of the mammary gland, the nipple takes an unnatural position and sticks down, and the tissues filling the breast descend beyond the inframammary fold.

Folk remedies

Folk remedies will help make your bust firm and beautiful. They are prepared using ingredients that are easy to find in any kitchen.

The following are popular.

From cucumbers and egg yolk

The mask contains all the vitamins B and A that the skin needs. Recipe:

1. The cucumber is grated.
2. Mix with yolk until smooth.
3. Apply to the skin for 15 minutes and then rinse with cold water.

From raw egg white

For preparation:

1. Beat the egg white until bubbles appear.
2. Apply to skin for 15 minutes.
3. Remove with cucumber lotion or fresh juice of this vegetable, and then rinse with water.

From almond oil

For preparation:

1. Almond oil is mixed with cream in a 1:2 ratio.
2. The mass is applied to the chest with light massage movements.

Residue that is not absorbed can be blotted with a napkin. The procedure is repeated 3-4 times a week.

If you use milk instead of cream, you must add any cream for thickness.

From Moroccan Ghassoul clay

Clay has a unique composition: it contains iron, calcium, sodium, potassium and other minerals. For preparation:

1. Take 2 tbsp. l. cosmetic clay.
2. Mix with water until a homogeneous consistency is obtained.
3. Apply the mixture to the skin of the chest.
4. When this layer is completely dry, wash off the mask with warm water.

From fenugreek

The spice can be bought in powder form at the store. Recipe:

1. 4 tbsp. l. This product is mixed with warm water until a homogeneous paste-like consistency is obtained.
2. The mass is applied to the chest with light massage movements.
3. Leave for 20 minutes.
4. Wash off with warm water.

There are other options. For example:

1. Take fenugreek beans.
2. Grind and mix with yogurt to an acceptable consistency.
3. The mass is applied to the skin of the chest.

Yogurt contains lactic acid, vitamin B, zinc and calcium. These ingredients give the skin moisture and stimulate tissue regeneration.

The mask can be made using fenugreek oil (10 drops) and vitamin E capsules:

1. The components are mixed.
2. Apply to the skin for half an hour.
3. Wash off the residue with cold water.

The mask is done once a week.

Pomegranate based

There are several options. For example:

1. Grind the pomegranate peel in a blender, adding a couple of drops of mustard oil.
2. The mask is applied to the skin before going to bed for no longer than 10 minutes.
3. Wash off with warm water.

The second option is a mask based on pomegranate seeds, which contain many phytonutrients. They make breast tissue more elastic. Preparation:

1. Oil is squeezed out of pomegranate seeds.
2. Apply to the skin for 2-3 minutes.
3. Wash it off.

From shea butter

The product contains large quantities of vitamin E, which is considered a strong antioxidant:

1. Take a small amount of shea butter.
2. Rub into the skin with massage movements.
3. Wait 10 minutes, you shouldn’t hold it longer.
4. The remaining product is washed off with cool water.

It is enough to repeat the procedure 3-4 times a week.

From strawberries

A mask made from honey and strawberries has proven itself well:

1. Mix 2 tbsp. l. berries with 1 tsp. honey
2. Apply to the skin.
3. Wait 15 minutes.
4. Wash off with water.

Aloe Vera Wrap

For preparation:

1. In 2 tbsp. l. cottage cheese add the same amount of olive oil, honey, juice from aloe vera leaves.
2. Apply to the skin.
3. Wrap with cling film.
4. Leave for an hour, then wash off with warm water.

You can simply wipe your skin with agave juice, mixing it in equal volumes with water.

For indoor use

There are also remedies that are taken orally. For example, racemose asparagus, widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, of which 1 tbsp. l. Drink twice a day, morning and evening, after mixing with warm water. They eat asparagus in courses of 3 months.

Green tea plays an important role. It is known for its antioxidant and fat-burning properties, but will also be beneficial for the breasts if used regularly (2-3 glasses per day).

Surgical methods to combat breast drooping

The current level of development of plastic surgery makes it possible to quickly, effectively and at the same time safely eliminate external defects caused by sagging mammary glands. The GALAXY Beauty Institute uses methods that have proven their effectiveness, after which there are no visible scars, cicatrices or other blemishes on the skin.

An operation aimed at lifting the breasts is called mastopexy. It involves excision of excess skin and, if necessary, correction of the size and shape of the mammary gland. Depending on the method of access, the age and personal wishes of the patient, the characteristics and degree of ptosis, three options for mastopexy are distinguished.

• Periareolar. The incision is made around the areola, which allows you to remove excess skin with minimal intervention and at the same time correct the position of the nipple. The technique is used for 1st degree breast prolapse.
• Circumvertical. The incision is made along the lower edge of the areola and from top to bottom from the inframammary fold, which gives the surgeon a greater view. During such an operation, the doctor can remove excess tissue, change the shape and size of the breast, and adjust the location of the nipple. Circumvertical mastopexy is indicated for grade 2 and 3 ptosis.
• Anchor or T-shaped. In this case, the incision is made vertically from the areola to the inframammary fold, as well as horizontally along the fold. This access gives the surgeon almost unlimited possibilities. During the procedure, you can not only eliminate excess skin, but also reduce or increase the volume of the mammary gland, insert implants, radically change the contours of the bust, areola, move the nipple, eliminate asymmetry and completely recreate the shape inherent in a young breast.

Each of the surgical options has its own indications, advantages and disadvantages, which you can learn more about during a face-to-face consultation with plastic surgeons at the GAGALKTIKA Beauty Institute.

Simultaneously with the lift, it is rational to carry out auxiliary procedures for breast modeling. These include:

• reduction mammoplasty, which involves reducing the size of the mammary glands;
• augmentation mammoplasty, which involves the installation of implants;
• autolipotransplantation or lipofilling, which is a small volume of the breast and correction of its shape by transplanting the patient’s own fat cells.

The choice of a specific mastopexy option depends on the initial condition of the mammary glands, age, health characteristics and personal wishes of the woman. If there are indications and there are no contraindications, the operation can be performed at any age after reaching adulthood.

Indications for the procedure

The reasons to contact the GALAXY Beauty Institute for a breast lift are any changes in the shape and position of the mammary glands, nipple-areolar complex (NAC), combined with the patient’s desire to change their shape and/or size. After examination and preliminary examination, the surgeon will tell you whether the operation is possible.

Benefits of Mastopexy

The main advantages of the procedure are:

• the possibility of dramatic changes and rejuvenation of the breast;
• minimal preparation;
• low risk of serious complications;
• long-term results if you follow surgeons’ recommendations;
• minimal tissue damage;
• absence of obvious signs of interference after recovery;
• short rehabilitation period.

Small breasts after childbirth: what to do? Breast endoprosthetics.

It is believed that breast size naturally increases during pregnancy, but these expectations are not always met. When lactation, that is, milk production in the glands, ends, the breasts noticeably decrease in volume. At the same time, the birth of a child leads to a restructuring of the entire organism. After pregnancy and breastfeeding, fibrofatty involution of the mammary glands occurs, which reaches a peak during menopause. This means that under the influence of hormonal changes the amount of glandular tissue decreases and its deficiency is compensated by fatty tissue.

Breast replacement with specially selected implants allows not only to enlarge small breasts, but also to give them a beautiful and expressive shape, and to correct asymmetry and ptosis. To solve these problems, the plastic surgeon will select implants of a suitable volume and profile, based on the anatomical features of the breast and the wishes of the patient. They are installed under the muscle, fascia or under the mammary gland. The method of installing implants is no less important:

1. perialar (through the areola);
2. submammary (under the breast);
3. axillary (through an incision in the armpit).

If a woman expects to have another child in the future, doctors prefer submammary access due to the minimal risk of damage to the milk ducts.

Breast augmentation with implants 310 milliliters, submammary access, 3 months later.

Non-surgical ways to combat breast drooping

The mammary glands are not supported by bone structures; they are fixed in a certain position by ligaments and muscles. Only professional surgical lifting can completely eliminate the manifestations of mastoptosis. No physical complexes, cosmetics, traditional or home medicine will help get rid of prolapse. Moreover, intense exercise in certain sports, such as running, jumping, fast walking, active games, can negatively affect the condition of the ligaments and skin. For example, when you run, your breasts bounce and form figure eights, which stretches the skin and weakens the natural support of the bust.

On the Internet you can find a lot of false ways to combat mastoptosis. Unfortunately, they don’t work, although they definitely have some effect.

• Diet. Following a certain diet without aggressive restrictions and avoiding obviously harmful foods stabilizes metabolism, helps normalize body weight and improve overall well-being. But no diet can increase tissue elasticity or rejuvenate skin and ligaments.
• Creams and ointments with collagen. Synthesized in the body, this substance is responsible for connecting the upper and deep layers of the skin and makes the tissue elastic, taut and smooth. The collagen molecules contained in such formulations are too large, so they cannot penetrate the subcutaneous tissue and remain on the surface of the breast when applied. The maximum that such products are capable of is light moisturizing.
• Massage. All kinds of rubbing, stroking, pressing can improve blood supply to the tissues, help with stagnation of milk during lactation, but nothing more. No massage complexes are effective against breast ptosis.

As for gymnastics, it is always useful and can be an excellent prevention of mastoptosis. Regular arm swings, push-ups, bridges, various lateral lunges and other standard exercises help strengthen the ligaments, which has a positive effect on the appearance of the bust. Unfortunately, gymnastics cannot remove the existing sagging of the mammary glands.

With a relatively small degree of mastoptosis, the situation can be corrected with the help of properly selected underwear. A good bra will provide additional support to the fabrics and make the shape more seductive, but will not eliminate the problem, but will only hide it. As soon as the underwear is removed, the breasts will return to their previous position.

Specialists at the GALAXY Beauty Institute recommend not wasting time on obviously ineffective methods and seeking help in matters of beauty and health from professionals. Plastic surgeons also advise paying more attention to prevention: do not slouch, try to maintain correct posture, wear underwear that fits, and take the time to exercise or exercise. Sign up for a consultation when the first signs of breast ptosis appear: the sooner measures are taken, the less the scope of the operation will be. Our doctors will assess the condition of the tissues, the severity of the prolapse, select the optimal correction option, and restore the beauty and youth of your breasts as quickly as possible.

Breast reconstruction after childbirth and breastfeeding at the clinic named after. N.I. Pirogov (St. Petersburg)

The plastic surgery department of the Pirogov Clinic in St. Petersburg has been operating since 1999 and is recognized as the leading one in the city. We are proud of our doctors, whose many years of experience and professionalism have been awarded. Our specialists are fluent in modern plastic surgery techniques, perform complex reconstructive surgeries and reduce the risks associated with surgery to a minimum. In addition, we offer our patients:

• regular discounts and promotions for all types of mammoplasty;
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• operating rooms and intensive care units equipped with modern equipment from reliable foreign manufacturers;
• personal support of patients from Russian cities at all stages of the operation;
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The price of operations aimed at breast reconstruction after childbirth and breastfeeding consists of several parts. If you do not find the information you need on the website, call +7 (812) 320-70-00 - contact center specialists will answer your questions, provide advice and help you make an appointment with a plastic surgeon.

Exercises for the gym

There are several good exercises for the pectoral muscles. They are available in a gym setting.

Video: a set of exercises for the upper body

Barbell bench press

This exercise is similar to working with dumbbells.

1. You lie down on a horizontal bench and hold the barbell with your arms outstretched.
2. Slowly lower it down until it almost touches your chest.
3. You pick it up.

Perform 4-6 reps in 2-3 sets. If the weight is light, you can do 7-8 repetitions.

The bench press is suitable for strengthening muscles and developing strength.

Butterfly trainer

This simulator got its name because the trajectory of the arms is reminiscent of the flapping wings of a butterfly. To practice on it correctly, you need to adjust the height of the seat and select the appropriate weight for the handles. If you are a beginner, you should not immediately rush to set a record.

1. Place your feet well on the floor.
2. As you exhale, bring the handles of the exercise machine together.
3. As you inhale, slowly move to the sides.

Repeat 10–12 times.

Before exercising on such a machine, adjust the seat height

Crossover

Crossover is the name given to bringing your arms together on a block simulator. It consists of two racks connected by a frame and two cables with weighted blocks.

1. Select the required weight of blocks.
2. Stand, holding the cables, exactly in the middle between the posts. Hands are spread to the sides.
3. As we exhale, we bring our hands together.
4. As we inhale, we separate.

Mixing should be done twice as fast as spreading. The impulse of movement is supplied from the shoulder blades through the shoulder joints. Elbows are not involved.

Bring your arms together on the crossover twice as fast as you spread them