Breast lift surgery will restore a more youthful, pleasing appearance to your sagging and drooping breasts. Your newly shaped breasts will sit higher on your chest, giving you a sexier, more youthful appearance.

Sagging and drooping breasts can't be avoided (unless you have extremely small breasts). Aging, gravity, pregnancy, and extreme weight loss are all catalysts for drooping breasts. If a woman experiences any decrease in the visual appearance of her breasts, the result can quite often be emotionally traumatic. She will lose self confidence and self esteem. A breast lift can alleviate her problems.

If you're considering a breast lift, you will need to prepare both mentally and physically for the procedure. The more time you can invest into preparing for the surgery, the more likely you will have excellent results.

The first step in having a breast lift is to locate the proper surgeon. There are many ways to find one. You can consult with friends or relatives who have had plastic surgery procedures. Usually they can recommend a quality surgeon.

In my opinion, the best method for finding a quality breast lift surgeon is to search the American Society of Plastic Surgeons database for a board certified surgeon. Once you've found a few surgeons who specialize in breast lifts, it's time to do a little research online. Search for patient testimonials that aren't on the surgeon's website. It might take a little more time to find those types of testimonials, but they will help give you a more well-rounded perspective of your surgeon's abilities. The next step is to schedule a consultation with a surgeon. Don't be afraid to schedule a few consultations with different surgeons.

Weight loss can help any type of invasive surgery. While few people realize it, the fact is that even ten or fifteen pounds of excess weight can negatively impact your surgery and enhance the potential for surgery complications. If you can do it, lose some weight before your surgery. Any amount of weight loss will be a help.

Smoking is one of the worst habits any person can have. If you're a heavy smoker, and you have been for most of your life, there's a good chance your surgeon will reject you for the breast lift procedure. In order to heal properly from the invasive surgery, your skin must have a certain level of elasticity. Smoking impedes elasticity and blood flow. If you're a light smoker, you may still be an acceptable candidate for the procedure. However, your surgeon will most likely insist that you stop smoking for several months prior to surgery and for the next few months during your recovery.

Drinking alcohol can also dampen your immune system. If you can do it, try to avoid alcohol for a few weeks prior to surgery, and for at least the first month after your surgery. Your immune system must be at an all time high both during your surgery and during your recovery.

When was the last time you visited your family doctor? Before you undergo the knife, it would be advisable for you to pay a visit to your family doctor and let him or her know what you're planning on doing. He or she might have valuable input as to whether or not the surgery is ideal for you, such as an old medical condition or even an allergy that you might have forgotten about.

Do you understand what will be involved during your recovery? You'll be in bed for the first week. Your body will be tired and your breasts will be swollen and bruised. This is all normal, of course. To help your recovery process, you need to plan ahead. You should have a friend or relative stay with you during those first few days to take care of any needs you might have.

Want to learn more about a breast lift? Consult with a licensed, board-certified surgeon. Please don't interpret this article as medical advice – only a plastic surgeon should provide guidance for your plastic surgery related decisions.