To Breast Lift Or Not To Breast Lift … That Is The Question

Breast Augmentation with Lift Surgery | Dr. Shaun Parson, Scottsdale, AZ

To Breast Lift Or Not To Breast Lift … That Is The Question

If you have decided on a breast augmentation, it was probably a no brainer decision for you. It was something you had been thinking about for a while so the decision was made easily. But adding a Breast Lift to the scenario may not be an easy a decision to make. There are some questions you need to have answered before you decide.

Is there any physical “lift” involved in just having a breast implant inserted?

There is somewhat of an illusion involved in a breast implant because it does give you some upper pole fullness. This is especially visible if the woman’s nipple is at or above the level of the fold of skin beneath the breast. If however the nipple is further down, below the fold, it may cause the nipple to look as though it is pointing downward. You would not want the implant placed lower, as that would defeat the purpose and cause a low hanging breast.

Are you happy with your breast size when wearing a bra?

If you are happy with the look you have in a bra, you may only require a Breast Lift. All that is involved with that procedure, called a Mastopexy be skin tightening. There are a few different techniques that can be used, but the periareolar or donut scar is the most popular, as it leaves the least visible and smallest scar.

Upper pole fullness

Many patients will cup their hands around their breasts, pull them up and tell the surgeon, “this is what I want them to look like”. Many times, after a breast lift, the breast does have the fullness in the upper pole as this is referring to. However, after a few months, things settle and the look may not seem as full. This is when many patients wish they had done an implant as well. It will give the lifted breast a fuller appearance in the upper pole region.

Can a breast lift be done with no scarring?

When a breast lift is done, it is always necessary to change the position of the nipple. So, minimally, you will have a scar around the areola, however, it is usually very well disguised blending into the darker tones of the areola and skin.

Breast Lift / Augmentation Consultation with Dr. Shaun Parson

Should you be contemplating a breast augmentation or breast lift with augmentation, you must have questions and concerns. Contact Dr. Shaun Parson for a consultation where we can come up with a specialized plan that will meet your needs and expectations – 480-282-8386.