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For many women looking to improve the appearance of their breasts, it may be difficult to determine which procedure is the right one to achieve their aesthetic goals. Your initial consultation with your plastic surgeon will be an important meeting that should help clear up many of your questions, especially those concerning breast augmentation vs. a breast lift. In general, you will want to consider the following questions before arriving at your initial consultation. They will help your plastic surgeon determine which procedure is right for you: • Am I happy with the size of my breasts?
• Am I happy with the position of my nipples?
• Am I happy with the feel and firmness of my breasts?
• Do I want my breasts to look fuller on the top half?
• Am I happy with the size and shape of my breasts after surgery? Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift In general, breast augmentation is ideal for patients who wish to accomplish the following goals: • Increase the size of breasts
• Increase the volume of breasts
• Correct inequalities in size or shape between breasts By inserting breast implants, your plastic surgeon can fill the space of under-developed breasts or breasts that have lost volume after weight loss or pregnancy. Breast lifts are most commonly performed to treat: • Sagging caused by aging or pregnancy
• Nipples that are placed too low on the breast mound
• Correct sagging issues caused by weight loss or pregnancy If your main issue deals with nipple placement, then you are most likely an ideal candidate for a breast lift. In general, women who have nipples that lie below the inframammary fold can benefit from a breast lift. At your initial breast examination, your plastic surgeon will evaluate your nipple placement to help you determine if this procedure would be of benefit to you. Breast Augmentation in Conjunction with a Breast Lift Often, for some patients, the best results are achieved by performing breast augmentation in conjunction with a breast lift. The ideal candidate to have both procedures performed is a woman who has been through several pregnancies or undergone serious weight loss, resulting in sagging or a loss of volume in breast tissue. By having both procedures performed, your breast surgeon can help you achieve your desired breast size and shape while ensuring that your new breasts will remain at a desired position. If you live in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area and would like to learn more about the differences between breast augmentation and breast lifts, please contact the experienced plastic surgeons at the Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery today to schedule your initial consultation.
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