Do I Need a Breast Lift with My Augmentation?

Posted August 05, 2013 in News

Key Takeaways

Breast augmentation addresses volume and size while a breast lift addresses the position and firmness of drooping tissue; each solves a different problem.
Women who want to correct both sagging position and lost volume, particularly after multiple pregnancies, often benefit most from combining both procedures.
Good candidates for a combined procedure have drooping breasts with downward-pointing nipples, reduced upper pole fullness, and a desire for more cleavage.
During the procedure, the lift repositions the areola and nipple and removes excess skin while implants restore lost cup size and cleavage.
Dr. Nukta performs breast lift with augmentation and will discuss the best approach at your consultation based on your individual anatomy and goals.

Perhaps youve had children and would like to restore your chest to its youthful perkiness. Or, maybe youve lost a significant amount of weight and your breasts have lost volume. Women who are unhappy with the size and volume of their breasts often opt for breast augmentation surgery, but many also find that pairing an augmentation with a breast lift (mastopexy) will give them the results they are looking for. Do I need a breast lift with my augmentation? By themselves, breast implants and breast lift surgery only address one aspect of the breasts appearance. If you only have one issue (i.e., you want larger breasts but are fine with their position, or you want to correct down-facing nipples, but dont need a bigger cup size), one or the other procedure will probably correct it. But if you want to address your breast position and volume, as is often the case with women who have had multiple pregnancies, the combination of the two procedures is probably more appropriate. Good candidates will have breasts that droop or sag, with nipples that point down instead of out (the nipples may even be below the breast crease). The breasts may have lost volume, resulting in a pancake chest. If you are unhappy with the level of fullness in the top of the breasts (the part that is generally associated with cleavage), you are a good candidate for the combination of the two procedures. The breast lift will reposition the areola and the nipple and remove excess skin and breast tissue, while the implants replace lost volume and cup size, and restore cleavage.

Mastoplexy with Silicone Augmentation Before and After

Procedure performed by Dr. Nukta at NOVA Plastic Surgery

Breast lift with augmentation is a common procedure that our plastic surgeon, Dr. Nukta performs. At your consultation with Dr. Nukta, he will discuss with you your options and help you select the procedure(s) that is most appropriate for achieving your goals and expectations.

If youre considering breast surgery to improve your confidence and appearance, wed love to talk to you about your options. Please contact us at NOVA Plastic Surgery for a consultation. Call us at 703.574.2588 or complete our contact form.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I need a breast lift along with my augmentation?

If your breasts droop or sag with nipples pointing downward or falling below the breast crease, if you have lost volume resulting in a flat or pancake appearance, or if you are unhappy with the level of upper pole fullness and cleavage, you are likely a good candidate for combining both a breast lift and augmentation.

Can breast augmentation alone lift drooping breasts?

Implants alone do not lift the breast tissue or reposition the nipple. They add volume and fill out the breast, but if significant sagging is present the implant will simply occupy a lower-positioned breast. A breast lift is needed to actually reposition the tissue and nipple for a perkier, more youthful appearance.

What does a combined breast lift and augmentation procedure accomplish?

The combination addresses both position and volume simultaneously. The lift removes excess skin, tightens the remaining tissue, and repositions the areola and nipple. The implants then restore lost cup size and cleavage. Together they deliver a complete breast transformation in a single recovery.

Is combining a breast lift and augmentation safe to do in one surgery?

Yes. A combined breast lift and augmentation is a well-established and commonly performed procedure. Performing both at once reduces total anesthesia exposure and recovery time compared to staging them separately. Your surgeon will assess your anatomy and health to confirm the combined approach is appropriate for you.

Who performs combined breast lift and augmentation at NOVA?

Dr. Fadi Nukta performs combined mastopexy and augmentation procedures at NOVA Plastic Surgery and Dermatology. He will evaluate your specific anatomy and goals during your consultation and explain in detail which approach, implant type, and lift technique will best achieve the result you are looking for.