Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift

One of the most common questions plastic surgeons receive from women contemplating breast surgery is whether to opt for breast augmentation or a breast lift.

2011-04-20

PHOENIX, AZ, April 20, 2011 (Press-News.org) One of the most common questions plastic surgeons receive from women contemplating breast surgery is whether to opt for breast augmentation or a breast lift. The two procedures are performed for different reasons and accomplish different goals. Your aesthetic goals will generally determine which procedure your plastic surgeon recommends; however, breast augmentation is often combined with a breast lift for enhanced results.

Breast Augmentation Overview

Breast augmentation is an effective way to help you achieve your desired breast size and shape. Breast implants are used to increase the size of your breasts, or restore to lost volume after pregnancy or weight loss. Depending on your goals, your breast augmentation results can be dramatic or subtle. Generally, a more subtle augmentation will yield the most natural looking results.

You may be an ideal candidate for breast augmentation if you are looking to:

- Increase the size and fullness of small breasts
- Correct breast asymmetry
- Restore lost volume caused by pregnancy or weight loss
- Restore lost breast firmness caused by aging or pregnancy
- Improve your cleavage

Breast Lift Overview

A breast lift is performed to raise your breasts, giving them a more perky and youthful appearance. During the procedure, excess skin is removed and your breasts are repositioned to achieve your desired results. A breast lift will not add volume to your breasts; however, the procedure can make your breasts appear larger.

This procedure is an effective way to reduce sagging caused by pregnancy and aging. Breast lifts are also performed to:

- Improve firmness
- Improve shape
- Reduce areola size

Breast Augmentation with a Breast Lift

In many cases, neither of these procedures performed alone will effectively address all of your aesthetic goals. For example, breast augmentation is not intended to correct sagging breasts, and a breast lift will not add the volume you desire. Therefore, many plastic surgeons will perform the two procedures together to provide enhanced results that address all of your aesthetic goals.

By undergoing breast augmentation with a breast lift, you can effectively sculpt your breasts to achieve your desired size and shape while repositioning your breasts to have that youthful, perky appearance you are looking for.

Often, breast augmentation and a breast lift are performed as part of a mommy makeover, which is intended to help restore your body to its pre-pregnancy appearance.

For additional information on breast augmentation and breast lifts, please visit the website of Arizona plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan Gawley today at www.gawleyplasticsurgery.com.

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