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What is Right for You: Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift?
Many women come to Mouchantat Plastic Surgery expressing their desire for a youthful bust line. In hopes of recapturing their breasts of years past, women inquire as to which form of breast enhancement will best rejuvenate their figure: breast augmentation or a breast lift.
Breast Augmentation
Whether because of age, genetics, or pregnancy—breasts have a tendency to change over time. Unfortunately, breast tissue often decreases causing the breasts to appear hollow and concave. As Dr. Mouchantat says, using an “implant will fill out the breast volume” helping to create and restore a supple and voluminous bosom.
Breast Lift
Just as the breasts change in size—they can also sag, often causing the nipples to droop and even point downwards rather than straight ahead. A lift helps to “properly shape and position your breasts with or without an implant”. During your breast lift procedure, Dr. Mouchantat will skillfully reposition the breasts to an uplifted, youthful point on your chest.
What Is Right For You?
Simply put, a breast lift helps to reshape and reposition your breasts, but does not change the size of your breast—only by using an implant, can you add volume through augmentation. Comparing the two, Dr. Mouchantat explains that a breast lift creates volume in the lower breast and, when done alone, “will tighten the breast but not fill out the upper breast”. In contrast, “the addition of an implant will improve the upper breast shape”. Neither one is better than the other, but instead, the choice is dependent on your unique physique and what you are ultimately hoping to achieve.
Many women choose to use a combination approach. In combining a breast augmentation with a breast lift, Dr. Mouchantat is able to both shape and amplify your bust line. In making your decision, Dr. Mouchantat advises, “I think you need to decide if you want to be larger or not. If you are happy with your size then a breast lift will reshape your breasts and elevate the nipple position”. By choosing an “implant [you] will fill out the breast volume” as well. Together, the two procedures restore your breasts—giving you a youthful, perky breast line.
Interested in restoring your bosom? We would love to work with you. Schedule a consultation at Mouchantat Plastic Surgery to learn more about your breast enhancement options.
