If you want to improve the appearance of your breasts, then you may be wondering which breast procedure will best suit your goals. Whether you want to add volume, lift sagging breasts, or a combination of both, we’ll help you decide which procedure is right for you. This blog discusses the benefits of breast augmentation, breast lift, and breast augmentation combined with a breast lift.
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Considering Your Breast Enhancement Options
For many women, the breasts are a symbol of beauty and femininity. It’s not uncommon for women to have many varied feelings concerning their breasts—some may wish their breasts were bigger or perkier. In contrast, others may lament how the aftermath of pregnancy has forever changed their breasts’ appearance. Feeling uncomfortable with the appearance of your breasts that you once adored can be a severe knock to one’s self-confidence and can negatively impact your daily life.
Fortunately, breast enhancement surgeries provide an option for women to improve the appearance of their breasts and restore self-confidence. At Dr. Andreasen’s plastic surgery practice, breast augmentation and breast lift surgery are performed to help women achieve their ideal breasts.
Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift
Which procedure is right for you, breast augmentation or breast lift surgery? The answer will depend on your breasts’ current appearance and your aesthetic goals. While both procedures improve the appearance of the breasts, they serve different purposes, so it’s important to know what your desired results look like to gauge which surgery will suit your needs.
Increasing Volume
If increasing the size of your breasts is a primary goal, breast augmentation can help you reach your desired outcome. Breast augmentation uses silicone or saline implants to increase volume and improve the shape of the breasts. The breast implants are placed over or under the pectoral muscle to create a shapely breast contour. Patients can choose round or anatomical implants, depending on their preferred shape.
Some women may choose to augment their breasts because they naturally have smaller breasts. Others may be experiencing deflated breasts after being pregnant and wish to restore them to their former shape and size. Breast augmentation can also correct naturally asymmetrical breasts by increasing the volume in the smaller breast to make both breasts equal in size and shape.
Eliminating Sagging
When breasts sag, they often have a droopy and deflated appearance. Many women experience sagging breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding due to all the hormonal changes occurring in their bodies. Other women may notice their breasts sagging after significant weight loss or due to the natural aging process.
Breast lift surgery involves removing excess breast skin, tightening the skin, and adjusting the nipple-areola complex. After a breast lift, women can enjoy their elevated, perky, and youthful-looking breasts.
Can Breast Augmentation Be Combined with a Breast Lift?
Combining breast augmentation with a lift can be an excellent option for women who want to increase volume and eliminate sagging. For this combination procedure, incisions are made around the areolas and/or breasts, allowing your surgeon to insert implants, tighten the breast skin, and trim off excess skin to remove sagging.
Schedule Your Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift Consultation in Ontario, CA
If you’re ready to take the next step towards achieving your ideal breasts, schedule a consultation with Dr. Andreasen today. For more information, call our office at (909) 291-4900 or fill out our online contact form now.
