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Breast Lift Versus Augmentation

Not sure if a breast lift or breast augmentation procedure is right for you? New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery created this infographic to help you understand the differences between the two procedures. Find out what you can achieve with each procedure – or both. For more information on breast lift or breast augmentation, or to schedule a consultation, please contact New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery.

Breast Lift

A breast lift raises the position of sagging breasts to a more youthful position. This procedure can reshape the breasts and make them more firm. The average procedure lasts 3 hours, while recovery lasts 1-2 weeks. Breast lift also has a 95% RealSelf.com worth it rating.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation adds volume to the breasts with implants, while also improving the feel and contour of the breasts. The breast augmentation procedure lasts 1 hour and recovery lasts 1-2 weeks. Breast augmentation has a 96% RealSelf.com worth it rating.