Should You Add a Lift to Your Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation and breast lifts are two popular, yet distinct breast enhancement procedures that achieve two different goals. However, these two procedures are also commonly combined into a single breast enhancement surgery. So how do you know if a combination of breast augmentation and breast lift could be right for you? Take a look at this quick guide to help you decide.
Breast Implants vs. Breast Lift
As noted above, breast implants and breast lifts address two different end goals, though they are both about helping a woman feel more confident and assured about her breast appearance. The main goal of breast implants is to add volume, while the main goal of a breast lift is to address breast ptosis, or sagging. Therefore, if you want to both add volume and address existing breast drooping, adding a breast lift to your breast augmentation could be appropriate.
On the other hand, if you only want to add volume and breast sagging is not a concern, breast implants without a lift will likely make the most sense. Dr. Brown performs breast augmentation on its own for many women in their 20s and 30s. For older women, he often combines a breast lift with breast implants, either as part of a primary breast augmentation or a revision breast augmentation for women who had a prior breast implant surgery.
When to Consider Getting a Breast Augmentation with a Lift
There are a variety of scenarios when you might consider getting breast implants and a breast lift at the same time, such as:
- If you’ve lost natural breast volume due to weight fluctuations, pregnancy, or aging and now have breast sagging.
- If your nipples point downward and you would like to increase breast volume.
- If your nipples are below your natural breast crease and you would like to increase breast volume.
Note that while a breast lift on its own can address the issues related to breast sagging outlined above, a lift will not change the size of your breasts.
If you have questions about whether or not a combination breast augmentation with a lift could be right for you, your best next step is to talk with Dr. Brown during a one-on-one consultation. He has many years of experience performing breast enhancement surgeries and can help you achieve the look you want. Give us a call at 619-461-1500 or easily request a consultation online.
