If you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts, you may wonder what the best procedure is for your needs. Two common procedures that patients elect to undergo are a breast revision and a breast lift. Read on to understand the difference between each procedure so that you can decide which surgery is best for your needs.
The Details of a Breast Revision
A breast revision is a procedure only for women who already have breast implants. If you do not have implants, this is not the procedure for you. Breast revisions are performed for a number of different reasons:
- Dissatisfaction over the size of your breast implants
- Wrinkling of the skin that occurs when the implant is too large for the breast tissue
- Damage to the original breast implant
In some cases, the breasts do not heal properly after the initial augmentation procedure. This can cause fibrous tissue to develop around the implant, causing the shape of the breast to be distorted.
Over time, it is also possible for the implants to shift, causing the breasts to sit lower on the chest than they should. Breast revision surgery can also patients who want to swap their original implants for a different type of implant. For example, some women may choose to remove their saline implants and replace them with silicone implants because silicone tends to feel more natural.
The Reasons Behind a Breast Lift
A breast lift can be performed for patients who have implants or their natural breasts. During a breast lift, your surgeon will remove excess skin in and around the breasts to position the breasts higher on the chest. Though a breast lift will not change the overall shape of your breasts, if your breasts appear elongated, the procedure will give them a more rounded shape.
Over time, augmented breasts will begin to sag just like natural breasts. As long as your implants are not near the end of their lifespan, you can have a breast life without replacing your implants.
It is possible to have a breast lift without getting implants. However, if you opt to have the procedure without implants, it is common for the breasts to appear smaller once the excess skin is removed. Combining the procedure with implants can help you preserve your breast volume.
Which Procedure is Best for You?
Talk to a qualified plastic surgeon to determine whether you should undergo a breast revision or a breast lift. The best procedure for you will depend on the state of your current breasts and your ultimate goals for their appearance.