Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift

Denver, Colorado

If you are confused about the different options available to you when considering breast surgery you are not alone. Many women are uncertain what to ask for when contacting Colorado Plastic Surgery Center about cosmetic breast surgery, and asking for information on the right procedure is vital when deciding whether or not to undergo breast surgery. The most common confusion concerns the difference between breast augmentation and breast lift, two very different procedures designed to help you achieve the ideal you.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is also often referred to as breast enlargement. This type of breast surgery deals with increasing the size of your breast through breast implants. Breast augmentation surgery can offer a wide variety of options and outcomes, and your choices are vast. Some of the options for breast augmentation surgery include:

Despite the diversity available through these options, the end result of breast augmentation surgery is the same: larger breasts with better shape.

Breast Lift

Over a woman's life the effects of gravity, pregnancy or breastfeeding can cause your breast tissue to lose fullness and begin to sag. A breast lift is a procedure designed to provide a more lifted contour to the breasts by repositioning the breast tissue back up onto a higher area of the chest. A breast lift can be performed alone to give the appearance of larger, fuller breasts or may be combined with a breast augmentation to achieve a similar result.

Breast lift surgery alone does not actually change the size of your breasts, but merely repositions them. The nipple is moved to a higher position and any excess skin below the nipple is removed to provide a perkier look. A breast lift is a great option for women looking to regain a lifted contour without an actual increase in size.