Patients considering breast surgery often ask whether they need a breast lift, breast augmentation, or both. While these procedures are frequently discussed together, they serve different purposes. Understanding what each procedure addresses helps you choose the option that best aligns with your goals. Board-certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Farah Naz Khan provides breast lift and breast augmentation to patients in Dallas, Plano, Texas, and surrounding communities.
What Breast Augmentation Accomplishes
Breast augmentation increases breast volume using implants or fat transfer. It enhances size, shape, and fullness, particularly in the upper portion of the breast.
Breast augmentation is ideal for patients who want larger breasts but are satisfied with their breast position and nipple placement.
What a Breast Lift Corrects
A breast lift reshapes and elevates the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening supportive tissue. It also repositions the nipple and areola to a more youthful height.
A lift does not significantly increase volume. Instead, it restores firmness and improves breast position.
How to Know Which You Need
Nipple position is a key factor. If the nipple sits at or above the breast crease, augmentation alone may be enough. If the nipple sits below the crease or points downward, a lift is typically necessary.
Skin elasticity and breast volume also influence the decision.
When a Combination Procedure Is Recommended
Many patients benefit from combining a breast lift with augmentation. This approach addresses both sagging and volume loss, creating balanced, youthful contours.
A personalized consultation is the best way to determine whether one procedure or a combination will deliver the most natural results.
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