Which Breast is Best?

How to Determine If You Need Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, or Both

When researching breast surgery there are many considerations that contribute to making the most well-informed decision unique to your concerns. One of the first steps is deciding if you want to simply increase breast size or correct sagging and skin laxity. Many patients find themselves with a combination of both types of concerns following childbirth and breastfeeding, weight loss, or simply aging. So how do you know which type of surgery is best for your breasts? Let’s look at how each type of surgery can correct these concerns.

Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation uses either silicone or saline implants to increase the size of your breast and give a more shapely, full appearance. It is a wonderful surgical option to correct naturally small breasts or those that have been affected by several concerns ranging from pregnancy to asymmetry. Implants used in breast augmentation are either silicone or saline and come in a variety of sizes and shapes to create a breast that fits your shape best. They are inserted through incisions made to minimally visible areas for a seamless look.

Breast Lift

Breast Lift, also known as a mastopexy, is done to correct skin laxity in breasts and overall sagging in the area clinically described as ptosis. Fancy medical terms aside, it is the best option for patients who have experienced the effects of aging breasts, weight loss and fluctuation, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Breast lift procedures raise sagging breasts by removing excess tissue and tightening the surrounding area so that the breast is supported higher on the chest. Lifted breasts create a more symmetrical and youthful appearance but do not increase breast size.

If both the size and sagging of your breasts need correction then a combination of a Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation may be the best method to achieve the look you long for in that little black dress or bathing suit this summer. This combined procedure allows for total breast rejuvenation.

So when considering breast surgery take into account if the size, position, or both aspects are what is standing between you and your best breasts. Dr. Porto offers complimentary consultations to discuss which procedure is best for you. Here at Porto Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Porto uses both Allergan (including “gummy” implants)  implants and Mentor brand implants.