Breast lift with augmentation Q & A

Q: Can a breast lift and breast augmentation be done with the same incision?

A: There are many types of breast lift options depending on the amount of skin that needs to be removed. If you have large amounts of saggy skin and nipples are displaced you may be a candidate for a full mastopexy. If you like the size of your breasts and just need them to be repositioned, you may not need to add an implant. Adding an implant at the time of a full mastopexy can be accomplished in a patient that would like a lift and an increase in volume. Full mastopexy incisions typically involve incisions made in the natural crease of the breast, around the areola and a vertical line that connect the nipple and crease incision. A breast implant can be placed at the time of a lift with no additional incisions other than the ones being made for the full lift already. If a patient seeks a subtle nipple lift they may be a candidate for a concentric mastopexy. A concentric mastopexy is not able to remove as much skin because the incisions are made only around the areola.

If a patient desires an augmentation or a breast implant exchange in conjunction with a concentric mastopexy it can be addressed with the same incision. There are even more limited and rare breast lift techniques that may not allow for an implant to be placed using the same incision, but most often it can be accomplished. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for recommendations based on your individual anatomy.

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