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Breast Lift vs Breast Augmentation

If you’re considering having some work done on your breasts, you likely have a fair amount of information to sort through. After all, there is not just one cosmetic procedure for breasts — a reputable plastic surgeon is skilled in performing many procedures. 

The ideal breast procedure for a patient will be unique to their circumstances, their goals, and their body. Experienced surgeons know that a personalized approach is necessary to achieve their patients’ goals — and can work with them to determine the best single procedure or combination of procedures to get there. Many of these physicians offer, along with the typical augmentation and lift services, breast reductions, as well as opportunities for patients to undergo reconstructive surgery post-mastectomy. Some even provide revisional procedures for patients who aren’t happy with the work done by another surgeon.

Today, we’re going to focus on two of the most popular forms of breast procedure (and plastic surgery overall): breast augmentation and breast lifts. These two separate procedures are often thought of as one surgery — and they can be — but typically, patients will choose one or the other. To make this decision, however, it’s important to understand the key differences between the two. … Read More »