Breast Lifts

A breast lift is a cosmetic breast surgery in which the breasts are moved to a higher position on the chest for a new contour. The nipple and breast tissue are equally moved to the level of the breast fold. The excess skin below the nipple is tightened and shaped to a rounder, more natural shape.

In many cases, this cosmetic breast surgery is done at the same time as a breast augmentation. Common reasons women decide to have a breast lift are:

• The breasts may be sagging due to age

• The breasts may have sagged after having children

• The breasts may have shifted positions on the chest because of weight gain or loss

Regardless of the reason, breast lifts make a woman’s breasts look larger or hold a firmer position on the chest. For more information about breast augmentation in Houston, contact Linville Plastic Surgery today.

Breast Augmentation

A breast augmentation procedure, also known as breast implants or enhancements, is a procedure in which a woman’s breast size or shape is altered. This cosmetic breast surgery is usually done to increase the cup size by placing saline or silicone implants into the breasts.

Saline is often the less expensive of the two implants. However, saline implants can leak, leading many women to choose silicone implants.

Woman may decide to have a breast augmentation procedure for many reasons including:

• A woman’s breasts may be different sizes

• A woman’s breasts can get smaller with age or after having children

• A woman’s breasts are not proportional to the rest of her body

• A woman’s breasts may sag

• A woman may feel that she can’t find clothes that fit right over the breasts

If a woman is seeking to enhance their breast size and address a problem with drooping breasts, the augmentation procedure will often be done with a breast lift. This can be done in a single procedure or the lift can be done some time after the augmentation is complete.

Which is Right for You?

The choice to have a breast lift and/or breast augmentation is a personal one. As a general rule, women who have sagging breasts will probably want to consider a breast lift.

For women who do not experience any sagging but want to increase the size of the breasts, a breast augmentation is a better decision. Implants will increase breast size and provide additional cleavage. However, women must understand the choice between saline and silicone implants and determine the shape they desire. To identify the best option, the patient and doctor must work together to determine the best choice for the patient’s individual body type and goals.

For women who want the increased breast size and lift, both procedures may be performed at once for a more dramatic effect. If you are considering one of these procedures, talk to your doctor about whether you should have both done at the same time. If you are unsure of the breast lift procedure, your doctor may recommend proceeding with breast augmentation first, and then deciding whether a breast lift is still required to achieve the desired results.

Breast Augmentation in Houston

Although there are some great advantages to breast lifts and breast augmentation, it is important to consult an informed and experienced plastic surgeon when making this decision. There are plenty of choices you can select from, and this can lead to confusion. But with Dr. Linville, you will discuss and review your breast augmentation options in order to find the perfect fit for you and your body.

Understand your needs and preferences, and learn your options. A thorough discussion with your plastic surgeon regards to the pros and cons between the various choices of cosmetic breast surgery can aid in the decision-making process. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Linville today for breast augmentation in Houston, and join our many satisfied patients.