This Article Has Been Medically Approved By Dr. Timothy Connall
Breast lifts are one of the most frequently performed plastic surgical procedures in the United States. A breast lift can enhance your figure by lifting the breasts into a higher, more flattering position. These procedures are ideal for women who have seen a change in their breasts after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging.
Can My Breast Lift Be Performed in Two Stages?
Sometimes, a breast lift can be performed in a two-part procedure that includes breast augmentation. This is completed in two different surgical stages, as breast lift and breast augmentation entail different approaches.
A breast lift is a single surgical procedure in which excess loose skin is removed, and the breasts are repositioned in a higher placement. During breast augmentation, implants are used to add volume to the breasts.
When you have a breast lift with breast augmentation, the lift portion of the procedure is performed first, and then the breast implants are placed.
Which Procedure Is Right for Me?
If you are considering breast enhancement, you may be wondering which procedure is right for you. Women who want to lift their breasts upwards and achieve a more youthful placement can see great results with a simple breast lift.
Those who are concerned with their breast size and shape, but not their position, should have only a breast augmentation.
Women who want a complete breast transformation may need a breast lift with augmentation. These patients often have the following aesthetic concerns:
- Poor skin elasticity
- Advanced sagging
- An ill-defined breast fold
These issues, and more, can be resolved with a two-stage breast enhancement. When you have a breast lift and augmentation performed at the same time, you can achieve fuller, rounder breasts that are more flattering overall.
A combined breast lift with augmentation may also be the best choice for women concerned with the cost of their surgery. Having the two treatments performed in one procedure is cheaper than having the two performed separately. It also condenses recovery into one period, rather than two different recovery processes.
Scheduling a Breast Lift Consultation
The only way to know which type of breast enhancement is right for you is by having a consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Connall at Esprit Cosmetic Surgeons.
As one of the few surgeons in the Northwest who uses the revolutionary IDEAL implants, Dr. Connall can evaluate your concerns to determine whether two-stage mastopexy is the best solution. Learn more about breast lift and augmentation on our breast surgery page.
