Before people get plastic surgery, even before they schedule their consultation, they have an image of their results in their head. This process is no different when considering breast enhancement.
If you’re like many women, when you think about fuller, perkier breasts, you assume breast augmentation is all you need. However, breast augmentation alone can rarely do both.
What Augmentation Does
Breast implants and fat transfer post-lipo can increase volume in the breasts. Depending on the shape and type of implant, this can change the breast profile, projection and shape. On its own, it absolutely can improve the overall fullness of the breasts. But can it address sagging?
If you want small implants and have minimal sagging, a breast augmentation alone might help lift your breasts. But this is not typically the case.
Why Implants Alone Aren’t Enough
Implants increase volume and can alter the shape of the breasts, but they do not address sagginess in most patients.
For the majority of women with sagging breasts, increasing volume will only amplify this. Essentially, weight is being added to skin and ligaments that are already stretched beyond what the person is comfortable with. Because of how implants settle, sagging becomes readily apparent once the swelling goes down.
There’s Good News
Luckily, you don’t have to choose between augmentation and a breast lift. These two procedures complement each other and can be done at the same time. If your goal is to improve perkiness and add volume, breast augmentation with lift is an excellent option.
To discuss how these procedures could benefit you, schedule your consultation with Dr. Stephen M. Davis today. Call our Nashville office at 615-327-7407 or head to our contact page.
Author: Dr. Stephen M. Davis
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen M. Davis and his experienced team are committed to total patient satisfaction and excellent results. Green Hills Plastic Surgery first opened its doors in Nashville, TN in 1998 and continues to provide patients with time-honored plastic surgery procedures at TriStar Centennial Medical Center.
