Breast Lift: To Lift or Not Lift - That Is the Question
According to the American Society for Plastic Surgeons, there were over 104,000 breast lift procedures performed in 2007. Yet, the breast lift is not a commonly requested procedure when patients arrive at the plastic surgeon’s office. Instead, consumers are most familiar with breast augmentation and breast reduction. It is true that both of these procedures do offer life changing results. Yet, a fully satisfactory outcome cannot always be achieved through one procedure alone.
For patients who are concerned about the droop of the breasts and lowered location of the nipples, the breast lift is the procedure of choice. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that a breast lift may be all that is required to achieve your desired breast enhancement.
The breast lift is common among women who have bore children or breast feed. Women who have aged may be interested in a breast lift. Those with a genetic deformity may achieve complimentary results through a breast lift. The breast augmentation builds volume in the upper pole of the breast. The breast reduction reduces fat and glandular tissue in the breast. The breast lift elevates the breasts. Weather you require a breast augmentation or a breast reduction, it is also important to consider a breast lift as well.
Another important question to answer when it comes to a breast lift is “should the procedure be performed at the same time when an augmentation is required”. Some plastic surgeons believe that the risks associated with performing both procedures at the same time do not outweigh the benefits. They prefer to perform the procedures separately. For example, blood flow is reduced when performing an augmentation lift combination. In addition, because the breast will drop over time, the surgeon must estimate appropriate lift requirements and placement of the nipple.
These two factors may make it important to research information about the doctor performing the procedure before deciding if you should do both procedures simultaneously. As Dr. Paul Glat advises, “The combination augmentation lift procedure is one of the most difficult procedures to perform at the same time. I would advise patients to seek out board certified plastic surgeons who have performed many of these procedures over the course of time. A surgeon who is well trained, conservative and experienced.” Dr. Glat is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He has been published extensively on topics relating to plastic surgery.
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