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“This is a question that patients ask me all
the time. Here is the answer that I usually give. I hope you find
it informative.” – Dr. Steely
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A breast
augmentation will
only increase the volume of your breasts. A breast implant cannot
move your breasts closer together and it will not lift droopy breasts.
It will not change the position of your nipples. After an augmentation,
your breast will be fuller and firmer with more projection, but the
nipples will remain in the same position. |
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A breast lift, on the other hand, will raise the position of the
nipple as well as the breast tissue. In this procedure, the excess
skin is removed, or tightened and reshaped, giving the breast a higher,
firmer, and perkier contour. Depending upon the amount of breast
tissue you have, you may or may not need an implant with your breast
lift procedure. |
Breast Augmentation or
Mammaplasty
Women with good skin elasticity, whose breasts do not sag, but who
wish to have larger breasts will benefit the most from breast augmentation.
Breast implants can increase the volume, and improve the shape and
firmness of your breasts, as well as sharpening cleavage. However,
- Sagging breasts will not be lifted
- Stretch marks will not be removed, but may be less noticeable
Breasts which have stretched or lost their elasticity may droop
more after breast augmentation.
Breast Lift or Mastopexy
Women who are happy with the amount of breast tissue they already
have, but desire higher, firmer breasts, will benefit most from a
breast lift.
A breast lift will:
- Correct sagging breasts
- Reposition the breasts to a more desirable
location
- Remove excess skin
- Bring breast tissue which has spread out, back together
The result is firmer, more attractive breasts which often appear
somewhat larger. But a breast lift will not add volume or fullness.
Firmness will depend partly on the amount of existing breast tissue.
Call 713-622-6500 or email Dr. Steely for a complimentary
initial appointment or for more information as to which procedure
is best for you – breast augmentation or breast lift (with
or without implants). |
