A breast lift, also called a mastopexy, is a procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to lessen the droopiness which has occurred in the breasts. This droopiness is also referred to as ptosis and may have been caused by aging, childbearing, breastfeeding or rapid weight loss. As individuals age, their skin loses much of the elasticity which allows the dermatological container of our bodies expand and contract over time. Think of how many times this amazing epidermis has had to transform itself. Throughout childhood, our growing bodies have had to expand until they reached adult sized packages. During pregnancy or even a hearty Thanksgiving dinner, our bellies have had to stretch to accommodate a baby or a huge meal. When we're younger, our skin is elastic, forgiving and will morph to and fro. By a certain age, this just isn't the case. Add gravity to the mix in the case of breasts and droopy bosoms are more common than not. Today's woman often works long hours in and out of the home. She usually has a packed schedule downloaded onto her Blackberry or written into her day planner. When will she have time to squeeze in plastic surgery? Here are some ideas:

- During summer vacation: If the individual is a teacher or works for a college or school district, this is an ideal window of time to book the appointment. By the time she returns to work in the fall, she will be healed up and perky physically and emotionally. Even if she's a stay-at-home mom, this time period can work because her kids are out of school and they can go stay with grandma for a few weeks.

- Over winter break: During the holiday season, many offices and the work-a-day world goes into a period of suspended animation. From late October till January, it seems like someone in the office or in businesses one deals with is out of town or with relatives celebrating the holiday season. Not so much is going to get done during this season anyway, so it's the perfect time to schedule a mastopexy.

- To mark a milestone birthday: When a person is turning a milestone age such as forty, fifty or sixty, this may be the perfect time to reward one's body with a little pick-me-up. If a woman wants to feel great about herself as she ages, she will have to take some extra care.

- To get a relationship back on track: After decades of marriage and a houseful of kids raised, many husbands may look at their wives bodies with less than passion. She may not exactly feel like a sex kitten herself if her bosoms are droopy. Why not get a few nips and tucks in order to look curvy and sexy again? Your love relationship might just have some fire left in it.

Getting a breast lift can improve a woman's self image and her physical appeal. There is always time to squeeze some 'me time' in if a person gets creative with their schedule.