One of the most satisfying aspects about being a plastic surgeon is being able to help patients feel better about themselves and their bodies. Together, we can achieve this by any number of body enhancing surgeries, such a Brazilian butt lift, Mommy Makeover, breast augmentation, tummy tuck or liposuction.
Yet recently, the procedure that more and more of my patients are asking for is a breast lift. And they’re not alone. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast lifts have grown 70% since 2000, outpacing breast implants 2-to-1. Breast implants are still by far the most performed cosmetic surgery in women, the ASPS reports, but breast lifts are steadily gaining, with most patients being between the ages of 30-54. "Many women are looking for a youthful breast by using the tissue they already have," says ASPS President Robert X. Murphy, Jr., MD.