If you would like to enhance your breasts, you may need to do either a breast augmentation or breast lift to restore their youthful appearance. Breast rejuvenation surgery may be just what you need to boost your confidence. But how do you decide between breast augmentation vs a breast lift, and which is best for you.
Breast augmentation vs Breast lift
Breast augmentation or augmentation mammoplasty adds volume to the breasts,and increases their size. This is done with the help of silicone or saline breast implants.
A breast lift or mastopexy elevates the breasts and makes them firmer. It is the ideal fix for droopy breasts.A breast lift involves trimming away the excess skin, and repositioning the breast tissue and nipple-areolar complex.A breast lift will not make your breasts larger, or add fullness to the upper poles.
Which is best for you?
The choice will depend on your desired results. Your surgeon will also carry out a comprehensive evaluation to determine which procedure will give you your desired outcome.
Consider the following scenarios is you are trying to decide between breast augmentation and a breast lift.
- If you would like bigger breasts, but don’t have a problem with sagging, then breast augmentation would likely be best.
- If you want to lift your droopy breasts, but don’t want to increase your cup size, a breast lift may be all you need.
- If you would like to increase breast size and eliminate sagging, you may need to do both procedures, in order to achieve a natural look.
Not sure if you need breast augmentation or a breast lift to improve your bust line? Contact El Paso Cosmetic Surgery, El Paso, TX to find out more.
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