Three procedures for three different concerns
Most breast concerns fall into one of these groups:
- Augmentation adds volume, using implants or your own fat
- A lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes breasts that have sagged
- A reduction removes tissue to relieve the weight and discomfort of large breasts
When procedures are combined
After pregnancy or weight loss, breasts can lose both volume and position. In that case an implant alone may not lift the breast, and a lift alone may not restore fullness, so the two are sometimes combined.
Choices to make together
For augmentation, implant size, shape, type and placement are decided with you based on your frame, chest measurements and goals. Bringing a clear idea of the look you want helps, but measurements guide what will suit your body.
Recovery and long-term care
A support garment and limits on lifting and exercise form part of recovery. Breast tissue changes with age, weight and pregnancy, so it is worth discussing long-term follow-up and how future changes might be managed.
Questions to ask at your consultation
- Is my concern volume, position, size or a combination?
- Which implant options suit my frame, and what are their trade-offs?
- Where will the scars be?
- How might pregnancy or breastfeeding affect my result in future?
This article is general information, not medical advice. Suitability, risks and results differ from person to person and can only be assessed in a consultation.
