Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is the surgical alteration of your breasts by inserting breast implants or doing a breast lift. Each breast augmentation experience is different since no two pair of breasts are the same.

When it comes to breast augmentation surgery, there are two primary paths that you can take. What sets implants and lifting apart from one another when it comes to breast augmentation is not only the final results, but also the procedures involved and the recovery time associated with each.

Breast Implants

Breast implants can be crafted from a couple of different unique substances, and new breast implants are constantly in development to create lifelike results like never before. Breast implants are designed to feel and look lifelike, though the technology is still in development and the results are not always perfect. Breast implants are the ideal avenue to take with your breast augmentation surgery if your primary concern is to increase size or shape without actually creating lift. While breast lifting can be done as part of an implant breast augmentation surgery, the primary focus is simply to increase size or affect shape without actually removing skin or tightening the flesh.

Breast Lift

On the other hand, the desired results when it comes to a breast lift are completely different. Here the primary goal is to use a number of different techniques to lift the breasts in their current size and shape so that they appear to have more definition or shape without actually altering their shape or size. Breast augmentation with a lifting aspect is ideal for individuals who want breasts that are perkier, but that are lacking the perky nature that they want because of age, size or some other issue. In one of the most common forms of lifting breast augmentation, skin is removed from the top of the breast and the breasts are drawn up when the surgical cuts are sewn closed, removing the amount of skin above the nipple to give the breasts a higher resting place on the chest.

Breast Augmentation Experience

Each breast augmentation is unique, because no two sets of breasts are alike. Some breasts only require implants to alter the way they sit on the chest, while others require that a lift be performed. Deciding between implants and lifting is a decision that needs to be left to the patient, with assistance from a trained and licensed physician. The best way to arrive at a decision is with the help of a trained surgeon that can offer unbiased advice so that educated decisions can be made.