Breast Augmentation
With Lift
Overview
For their best results, some women may include a breast lift with their breast augmentation surgery to improve the position of the breasts as well as the size and volume of the breasts. A breast augmentation with a lift helps women who have sagging skin on their chest due to weight loss, pregnancy, and aging, who also want to enhance their curves with saline or silicone implants. At Contour Plastic Surgery & MedSpa in Downers Grove, IL, plastic surgeon Dr. Paresi helps patients decide during their initial consultation if a breast lift should be added to their breast augmentation surgery to reach their cosmetic goals.
Breast Augmentation With Lift Results
Surgical Technique
Breast Lift Incision
Breast lifts are performed with varying incision patterns. Some common incision patterns include:
- All the way around the areola
- Circumareolar (around the areola) with an additional vertical incision (a vertical line that will travel down the breast to the natural fold below the breast)
- Full circumareolar, vertical, and horizontal incision (referred to as an anchor or inverted “T”)
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation with a lift can usually be performed as a single surgery. However, some patients will choose to have this broken into two separate procedures. Some women are unsure of how large they want to go or how they will feel about the breasts’ appearance after the lift has been accomplished. If it has been decided ahead of time that an implant will be placed during the lift procedure, it is usually positioned below the pectoralis muscle. This adds additional support to the breast and acts as an internal bra, which results in a longer-lasting outcome.
After Surgery
Breast Augmentation With Lift FAQs
Will Implants Help Sagging?
Which Incision is Best?
During your consultation, the incision placement will be discussed after your breasts have been thoroughly assessed. Women with smaller breasts will usually benefit from an incision that circles the areola only. Larger breasts, or those that have severe sagging, may need the anchor-shaped incision in order to garner the best results.
Long-Lasting Results?
What About Scarring?
Still have a question?
At Contour Plastic Surgery & Med Spa, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. We’re happy to answer your questions and help you feel confident in your choices. Contact us today to schedule your consultation — your journey to looking and feeling your best starts here!