Octavia Spencer Planning Her Plastic Surgery

After winning the Best Supporting Actress at the 84^th Annual Academy Awards, The Help star Octavia Spencer said that she is planning to undergo plastic surgery, particularly with a procedure called breast lift.  It is surprising that while many celebrities tend to deny going under the knife, she admitted her plans without batting an eyelash.

In an interview with Parade magazine, the 39-year-old actress said she wants breast lift surgery which she views as her first gift to herself.

“I want my boobs where they were when I was 17,” Spencer quipped.  

The star said her breast lift surgery would likely take place in November since she will be busy working out of the country to shoot a movie until early fall.  In this way, she said that she can enjoy a long vacation until January next year.

Meanwhile, breast lift surgery is the only permanent solution for women with a real case of breast ptosis or sagging.  This aesthetic problem is manifested by a nipple falling below the breast crease while the areola complex is pointing downward.

One of the most common reasons why breast ptosis happens is pregnancy.  As the body prepares itself from childbirth, the ligaments, tissue, and skin are stretched, sometimes to the point that they can no longer retract to their original position, thereby leading to the sagging and flaccid appearance. 

Contrary to popular belief, breastfeeding does not cause sagging.  In fact, several studies have suggested that pregnancy alone—even if a mother will breastfeed her baby or not—can cause the problem.  Meanwhile, the drooping appearance can be further aggravated by weight fluctuations.

Going back to Spencer, she may be a good candidate for breast lift as long as she is no longer considering getting pregnant.  But to further ensure that the result will be long lasting, it is important that she is near her ideal weight at the time of surgery.

(Being near the ideal weight means that a person should not be more than 25-30 lbs. heavier than her recommended weight.)

Some breast lift patients need implants to create fullness particularly in the upper poles, however, women with large a bust size like Spencer may forego the additional surgery. 

But the good thing about combining breast lift and breast implants is the fact that plastic surgeons use less and shorter incisions, thereby reducing the risk of visible scarring, and potentially shortening the recovery period.