Breasts are one of the most defining parts of a woman’s physique, and most women are extremely conscious about the shape and size of their breasts, which hugely impact their appearance and appeal. Women with smaller breasts that are even smaller than the smallest cup sizes are extremely conscious and look for options for breast augmentation. Breast augmentation procedures undertaken at Stratus Plastic Surgery can help to achieve fuller breasts that make the body look shapelier. Breast surgeries are the most common plastic surgical procedure worldwide, and augmentation can help lift drooping breasts. Both surgeries aim to improve your appearance, and you should know which one you need because there is a misconception that breast augmentation can help correct sagging breasts. Only breast lift surgery is effective for creating firm and erect breasts, and the procedure is different from breast augmentation.
Breast augmentation is for fuller breasts
Increasing the size of your breasts to make them appear fuller is the purpose of breast augmentation surgery, which also helps to correct the breast shape.
The surgeon places implants in the breast to achieve the desired volume, and decisions about implant shape and size, the placement of the incision, and the type of implant are critical. Moreover, knowing the risks associated with implants is essential for you to so that you can make a well-informed choice.
A board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation will consider your body for the chest wall shape, your natural foundation, and lifestyle and match these with your goals to decide the best shape and size achievable. Usually, enlarging breasts up to two bra cup sizes is the best option, or the appearance and size might be overwhelming for the chest and body.
Your body type and preference and the results you want to achieve should help you decide whether silicone or saline implants would be good for you. Silicone implants provide the most natural look, feel real and are best for women with fewer natural breast tissues. Women who have plentiful natural breast tissues can opt for saline-filled implants, which last between 10-15 years, like silicone implants.
Breast Lift
Sagging or drooping breasts indicate a loss in breast volume and are most prevalent in older women. Sagging breasts also happen after childbirth and in those who experience weight fluctuation.
Breast lift is a surgical procedure that enhances the volume of breasts to give them a new shape.
Three types of Breast lift approaches include periareolar incision, inverted-T incision, and vertical breast reduction.
- Periareolar incision– This approach suits patients who experience minimal drooping and have large areolas that allow surgeons to follow the patient’s natural areolar shape.
- Vertical breast reduction– The vertical breast reduction incision is almost a similar approach as the periareolar incision around the areola but extends vertically down from the areola, thus making room for a greater even for moderate drooping.
- Inverted-T incision– The approach is similar to the practices described above but includes an additional incision inside the breast fold.
Breast lift exclusively addresses the issue of drooping breasts, while breast augmentation primarily creates fuller breasts while lifting these slightly. A woman should take a look into the details and understand the risks and benefits associated with breast augmentation or breast lift.
