Thousands of women get breast surgeries every year, but if you’re contemplating joining them, you should understand your available options. For example, breast augmentation adds volume and firmness with implants. Mastopexy, or a breast lift, offers an answer to sagging or flattened breasts.
While combining an augmentation and lift can provide outstanding results for some women, it’s not always necessary to combine them. Let’s take a closer look at why.
Can You Get a Breast Lift Without Implants?
Many women feel satisfied with their breast size, but not contour. In response to gravity’s constant downward pull and a loss of skin elasticity – as well as changes like pregnancy, breastfeeding, and significant weight loss – your breasts may droop and look deflated, with downward-pointing nipples.
A breast lift elevates breast tissue and repositions the nipple/areola complex to sit higher on the upper breast pole. The result is youthful, perkier breasts and enhanced confidence.
A stand-alone breast lift is enough if you’re seeking to reduce sagging, with no need to increase size. Of course, implants are still an option if you want to go up one or more cup sizes.
Breast Lift and Cleavage
Size isn’t the only consideration for breast lifts and implants. If you want more cleavage, a breast lift alone will not achieve that goal. You will need breast implants for a more pronounced separation and robust cleavage.
Breast Surgery Cost
Women who get breast lifts without implants spend less than those who combine the procedures. That’s because there is one less step in the process and no need for the added expense of the implants themselves.
However, if you decide to combine surgeries, having them done at the same time is more affordable than getting two separate breast procedures. You can save a significant amount of money on costs like anesthesia fees by getting an augmentation and lift simultaneously.
Decisions, Decisions
Are you wondering how to decide whether a stand-alone breast lift or adding implants to your mastopexy surgery is right for you? Perhaps you have significant sagging, but plenty of volume. In this situation, a breast lift alone should suffice for correction. On the other hand, implants will provide your desired look if you have always felt your breasts were undersized or asymmetrical.
Breast lifts provide long-lasting benefits, but remember, the causes of sagging tissue can recur. Over time, aging and gravity will continue to take their toll, even after breast surgery. In addition, pregnancy and weight loss can lead to additional sagging.
If you’re planning on losing significant weight or getting pregnant in the near future, talk with Dr. Hendrick. It may be an excellent time for a breast lift, or he may recommend waiting until your weight stabilizes or until after having your child.
If you have concerns about breast sagging, call us today at (504) 533-8848 and schedule your consultation with Dr. Hendrick.
