A lot can happen to a woman’s body as they age or go through major life events, such as pregnancy, childbirth and breast feeding. These changes can dramatically affect the breasts by creating fluctuations in size, shape, positioning and volume. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts and would like to regain a more youthful, perky and full look, breast surgery is a wonderful option.
Breast enhancement surgery can consist of several procedures that will achieve a great outcome. How do you know which procedure is right for you? Dr. David J. Levens can discuss, in detail, the differences between breast lift surgery or breast augmentation surgery, to fulfill your aesthetic goals. Both are great options. Here are some main differences between the two options.
A breast lift (mastopexy) can dramatically improve the appearance of breasts that are sagging or droopy due to aging, childbirth or simply their natural positioning on the chest. Breast lift surgery can improve your breasts without the use of implants. The procedure works by removing excess skin that has lost elasticity leading to your breasts hanging low on your chest. Breast lift surgery removes some of the lower skin to reposition the breast higher up and give more of a “perky” appearance.
A breast augmentation is for women who desire greater breast fullness as well as breast repositioning. Breast augmentation surgery can be performed at the same time as the lift. The main difference between a breast lift and a breast augmentation is that a breast augmentation uses breast implants to increase breast size and fullness. Breast implants are medical devices filled wither with silicone or saline. Breast augmentation is a great option for women who do not develop full breasts and would like to like to enhance the overall size of their breasts.
Each procedure offers its own set of unique advantages and disadvantages. Breast enhancement surgery is a very personal decision and Dr. Levens can help you decide which is best for you and your goals.
