You may have been pondering the idea of a mastopexy and tummy tuck, but are you really ready to go through with the surgeries? A mastopexy, and tummy tuck can be two of the most influential surgeries when it comes to realizing a more youthful looking body. The mastopexy and tummy tuck procedures are often done together. Women who experience heavy breasts often also have a problem with persistent, stubborn fat that collects in the abdominal area. However attractive the anticipated results may seem, it's important to keep in mind that a mastopexy and tummy tuck are serious surgeries that require consideration before undergoing.

Understanding the Surgeries:

Mastopexy, commonly referred to as a breast lift, is the process of eliminating excess skin to reduce sagging breasts. Implants can be combined with a mastopexy to enhance the size and shape of the breast. Sometimes, tissues from the lower portion of the breast can be moved to the upper portion of the breast to create fullness. In some cases when the nipple is asymmetrical or not located in the center of the breast, the surgeon must cut around the areola in order to produce the desired look and feel.

A tummy tuck is another way to drastically contour the body. Many women gain a stubborn roll of fat in the lower abdomen that just won't seem to go away. In a tummy tuck surgery, a large wedge of lower abdomen fat and skin is removed, abdominal muscles are tightened, and the belly button is sometimes relocated. The skin is then stitched together above the bikini line.

After Effects of the Surgeries:

It's important to be realistic about how you will look after a mastopexy and tummy tuck surgery. While the surgery will give you perkier breasts and a flatter stomach, it may not make you look exactly as you did ten years ago. With any type of plastic surgery, it's important not to pin the entirety of your self esteem on how you think you'll look after the surgery. Instead, what you hope to gain from a mastopexy surgery and a tummy tuck surgery should be a part of a healthy self esteem that runs below the skin as well.

Also, both the mastopexy and tummy tucks will leave scars in exchange for their benefits. Mastopexy scars are usually located under the breast and around the nipple. Scars from tummy tucks can be more severe and span the entire width of your abdomen. You'll need to weigh any dissatisfaction you may have with the scars against your dissatisfaction with your current body shape and your ideal of beauty.

It's up to every individual to decide whether or not mastopexy and tummy tuck surgery is right for them. A healthy self esteem is an essential part of living your best life. If a negative self image is hindering your self esteem and diet and exercise aren't producing the results you intended, then a mastopexy and tummy tuck surgery may be just the thing to kick start a happier, more zestful life.