Women today have many ways to customize their breast enhancement procedures. Both breast lift and breast augmentation surgeries are popular choices at our Guilford, CT, practice. Unfortunately, some patients don’t know the difference between these two options, and they may be unsure which procedure can best help them reach their goals. 

Both breast augmentation and breast lift surgery can create amazing results—and when combined, they can be even better. In this blog post, we’ll outline the benefits of each surgery and explain how patients can achieve the flattering look they truly want. 

Breast augmentation benefits

Breast augmentation mainly focuses on adding volume to the breasts. This volume increase is achieved by placing implants either directly behind the breast tissue or behind the chest muscle. The procedure can help women who have disproportionately sized breasts or who have struggled with “deflation” after pregnancy. Women of all ages and backgrounds can benefit from this procedure.

While breast augmentation gives a feminine boost, it is essential to remember it cannot lift saggy skin or excess tissue. Most surgeons will not suggest placing an implant inside a droopy breast.

Breast lift benefits

Breast lift surgery perks up sagging breasts and creates a more lifted appearance. The procedure involves removing excess tissue and tightening up loose, saggy skin. Breast lift surgery can be useful for women who struggle with drooping because of age, pregnancy, or significant weight loss. It can also improve neck or back pain caused by sagging.

However, while a breast lift can elevate droopy breasts, it cannot increase the size of the breasts themselves. In fact, many women report that their breasts appear slightly smaller after their breast lift surgery.

Combining procedures

Women seeking breast enhancement procedures often want to address multiple issues. After pregnancy, for example, it is common to have deflated-looking breasts that also hang lower due to loss of volume. Because of this, women can choose to combine a breast augmentation with a breast lift to solve both problems at once. This dual procedure can create more transformative results. 

Combining complementary procedures can give the patient a youthful, more lifted shape while also increasing volume. It solves multiple problems in a single procedure with one recovery period instead of two. This is often useful for busy women who want to return to their daily lives as quickly as possible.

No matter if you’re seeking breast augmentation, a breast lift, or both, these popular treatments can help you look like the best version of yourself. Browse our before-and-after gallery to see real results from our former patients. If you would like to discuss your breast enhancement surgery options with an experienced plastic surgeon in Guilford, CT, request a consultation online or call the practice at (203) 689-5295.