TL;DR:
- Contributors to breast sagging: Aging, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and unhealthy lifestyles.
- Who opts for breast lifts? Women with visible breast shape/firmness loss, often due to aging, rapid weight loss, or post-pregnancy changes.
- Helium plasma breast lift: Non-invasive, 1-hour procedure using Renuvion J-plasma (radio waves + helium plasma) to tighten skin, stimulate collagen, and improve elasticity with minimal side effects. Full results appear in 3 months.
- Preparation: Basic health checks; contraindications include heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, kidney failure, infections, skin inflammation, tumors, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Mastopexy (surgical lift): Removes excess skin, reshapes breasts/nipples; offers dramatic results but requires longer recovery (weeks of swelling, special bras).
- Alternative: Thermolifting (infrared radiation) for less advanced sagging, primarily for facial treatments.
Natural aging processes, weight fluctuations, breastfeeding – all these factors contribute to loss of firmness and sagging of the breasts. The problem can be solved by surgical methods, but less invasive solutions are also available, namely helium plasma breast lift. When is it worth opting for it and how to prepare for the procedure?
When is it worth opting for a breast lift?
Loss of firmness and change in the shape of the breasts can occur regardless of their size. However, they are usually more pronounced with full breasts, as they are heavier and more susceptible to gravity. Among the most common reasons why women opt for a breast lift are:
- Pregnancy and lactation – during pregnancy, the breasts enlarge significantly to prepare for nursing a baby. Particularly in women with small breasts, there are therefore rapid fluctuations in size, so that after pregnancy and lactation, excess skin may remain, and the breast becomes more loose and lacks firmness.
- Weight loss – fluctuations occur not only as a result of pregnancy, but also weight loss, especially if it is rapid. So it happens that the bust, which lacks firmness, does not match the new slim figure.
- Aging – collagen production begins to decrease as early as ca. 25, and as we age, the loss of firmness and elasticity becomes more and more noticeable. This affects not only the face, but the entire body, including the breasts.
- Unhealthy lifestyle – no one is completely immune to the aging process, but it is further accelerated by such factors as overexposure to the sun, smoking and lack of physical activity. Fortunately, it is largely possible to reverse these processes, thanks to a breast lift.
However, some women are hesitant to opt for surgical methods, i.e. a breast lift. A less invasive, yet effective solution is the lift.
How to prepare for a breast lift?
Breast lift allows to increase elasticity, improve breast shape and stimulate collagen synthesis. In addition, it reduces the appearance of any scars and stretch marks and rebuilds the skin from within. The procedure takes only an hour, and the full effect appears after 3 months and is long-lasting, so the lift does not need to be repeated many times. Preparation for the procedure is not complicated, as there are few contraindications to the procedure. Before the lift, the doctor checks the patient's general health: he performs basic examinations and conducts an interview. Breast lift is not performed in women who have such problems as:
- Heart disease, hypertension,
- Unregulated diabetes,
- Kidney failure,
- Inflammatory conditions of the skin (at the site of the procedure),
- Tumors,
- Infections,
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding.
Helium plasma lift vs thermolifting – what are the differences?
For breast firming, the Renuvion J-plasma, a lifting method using radio waves and helium plasma, is ideal. As a result, it affects not only the outer, but also the inner layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production. After anesthesia, a probe that emits radio waves, heating the plasma, is inserted through small incisions. Thus, with the help of temperature, the doctor leads to a controlled shrinking of collagen fibers – the breasts become firmer and more elastic. Immediately after the procedure, redness and slight swelling appear, but these side effects quickly subside. The controlled shrinking of collagen fibers using high temperature is also based on facial thermolifting. The difference, however, is that instead of radio waves and helium plasma, infrared radiation is used, and a series of 4-6 treatments are performed to achieve the desired results. Thermolifting is therefore a solution recommended more for the face to improve the oval and level crow's feet or nasolabial furrows.
When is it better to bet on a breast lift?
For some women, the problem with loss of firmness is so advanced that it is necessary to reach for more invasive methods, namely the so-called mastopexy. This is a surgical breast lift, which may or may not be combined with implant placement. So it's worth making an appointment for a consultation, as an experienced surgeon will advise on the best method of bust firming. Mastopexy is a more advanced procedure, as excess skin is removed and the breast is reshaped so that the nipple is in its natural position. It is therefore a more invasive intervention in the tissues, rather than just stimulating collagen production. Of course, breast lift surgery gives more spectacular results, but it also involves a more difficult recovery, which usually lasts several weeks. You have to wear a special bra and bandages, swelling and small bruises appear, and it is better to avoid lifting and physical activity. The stitches can usually be removed after just two weeks.
Firm breasts make a woman feel good in her skin, and without hesitation she puts on cleavage creations or swimwear. Age, pregnancy or weight fluctuations take away the elasticity of the body, but this can be dealt with by methods such as lifting or mastopexy.
Conclusion
Choosing the right breast lift method depends on your needs and goals. Helium plasma lifts offer a quick, less invasive solution with lasting results, while mastopexy provides transformational changes for more advanced sagging but requires significant recovery. Both options combat aging or lifestyle-related breast firmness loss effectively. Consult a specialist to decide what’s best for you and take the step toward regaining confidence and comfort. Always prioritize expert advice and safe practices for lasting satisfaction.
