In the past few years, breast improvement procedures have become quite popular. An average of 955,000 women get breast lifts every year, and more than 2 million opt for breast augmentation. Some women want to fix the sagging part, while others wish to add more volume. But what happens when you’re looking to fix both?

Most of the time, patients opt to receive these procedures separately. However, there are several reasons why some women prefer combining the two. In this blog, you will find out the benefits of combination breast surgery, thus determining if it’s the right choice for you.

What Is a Breast Lift?

A breast lift is a surgical procedure designed to raise sagging breasts by removing excess skin and offering a tighter, perkier aesthetic. The surgery is most common among women who have either aged, lost weight or had a pregnancy that led to a change in their breast shape. The incisions are made around the areola and other surrounding (easily concealed) areas, Dr. D’Souza repositions the nipples and restores the original shape of the breasts.

How Is Augmentation Different?

Unlike a breast lift that improves the shape of your breasts using your existing tissue, breast augmentation adds extra material to change the cup size. This could be a breast implant or fat transfer, depending on the patient’s preference. The surgery is mostly popular among women with naturally small breasts, but it could also be a good alternative for those who shrank in their cup size. For instance, many women lose breast volume when they lose weight, and breast augmentation could restore the size. 

Benefits of Breast Lift & Augmentation Combo

Rather than going through the procedures separately or just the breast lift, there are several benefits to combining the two. This can include the following:

• It Improves Breast Volume

Breast lift surgery can effectively reposition your breasts and improve their shape, but they don’t add extra volume. In fact, if significant excess skin is involved, it could appear like your breasts are even smaller than you were used to. With breast augmentation, you can fill the breasts’ shape, making them look more proportionate and fuller. The combination is perfect for those who want uplifted breasts with an extra cup size or two in the mix.

• It Enhances Breast Shape

Sometimes, when you choose a breast lift or augmentation separately, you may not get the breast shape that you want. The lift only raises the position of your breasts without making them fuller, and breasts can still be saggy after augmentation if the excess tissue is not removed. Combining the two ensures that the breasts are in the right shape and position, improving their overall appearance.

• It Increases Confidence

Combining a breast lift with augmentation could also bring multiple benefits to your psyche. An average of 93 percent of women who underwent breast enhancement said that they felt more feminine after the procedure. Their shyness was no longer as pronounced, and they were more confident about their sexuality. In the end, their quality of life improved, as they were no longer stressing about their imperfections. 

• It Brings Less Recovery Time

Perhaps one of the greatest benefits of combining the two procedures is that you won’t have to spend as much time recovering. It can take about three months until you recover from each respective procedure and getting them separately can add to about six months of downtime. However, if you undergo these surgeries together, then you only go through one recovery period, ultimately reducing the time and expenses caused by your potential leave. As a bonus, you won’t have to feel the same discomfort twice.

Get Your Breast Improvement Today!

Breast lifts and augmentation are the perfect way to obtain lifted breasts that look voluminous, adding a confidence boost. You get twice the benefits in just one surgery! Schedule an appointment for the breast lift and augmentation combo at Iconic Plastic Surgery and start feeling more feminine and confident each day!

 
For more information about breast lifts and augmentation, contact Iconic Plastic Surgery at 760-637-5288. Dr. D’Souza would be more than happy to offer the guidance you need. You can also send a request through the online contact form, and we will contact you shortly.