Bigger? Fuller? Younger? Choosing cosmetic surgery for your breasts

If you are considering plastic surgery on your breasts, one of the first decisions you should make is whether to have a breast augmentation, a breast lift, or both. The two procedures are distinct and appropriate for different patients. Both result in beautiful breasts, but choosing the right one for you is critical to getting the look that you desire.

Breast augmentation is what one typically thinks of when they hear the term “boob job.” This is when the surgeon uses a silicone or saline filled implant, or fat grafting to the breast, to fill out the patient’s breasts and create a larger, shapely bust. This is, often annually, the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States. Yet, not all women looking to have work done on their breasts desire to make their breasts larger.

Often, there is already adequate breast tissue – it is just a matter of correcting the sagging that comes with age. The breast lift makes the breast appear younger, while still retaining a natural look. During this procedure, the surgeon removes excess skin around the breasts, as well as repairs the breast mound to reposition the breasts and make them appear fuller.

Combining the two procedures can give the patient a full makeover look where breasts are fuller, younger, perkier, and more symmetrical. Surgeons will often perform both procedures at the same time to minimize the patient’s recovery time and optimize the aesthetic outcome.

Choosing between the two procedures should be done after discussion with an experienced aesthetic breast surgeon like Dr. Sobel. Dr. Sobel is a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and has performed several thousand cosmetic procedures. Call our office today to schedule your complimentary consultation.