Many women seek to restore breast volume and improve their figure for various reasons, including pregnancy, aging and weight fluctuations. Soler Cosmetic Plastic Surgery has a commitment to personalized care and natural-looking results so you can feel confident in your own skin.
Understanding Breast Changes and Options
Breasts can sag and have significant volume loss over time from pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, genetics and weight fluctuations. With a breast augmentation or breast lift, you can change the shape of your body and enhance your mindset, promoting confidence and self-esteem.
The best approach for these procedures depends on your individual needs and goals. Dr. Soler is here to guide you through breast augmentation and breast lift information to design your personalized treatment plan.
Breast Augmentation: Restoring Breast Volume and Shape
Life circumstances, like pregnancy and weight fluctuations, can change the look of your breasts, resulting in loss of volume. Or perhaps you have a naturally smaller chest and wish to increase the size of your breasts. Whatever the case, you can enhance or restore breast volume with breast augmentation surgery.
What Is Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery, also commonly referred to as a boob job, aims to add volume to the breasts. Patients can achieve larger breasts with breast implants or, in some cases, fat transfer to the breasts. Breast implants can make breasts look and feel fuller, and many patients love the addition to their natural body contour.
This procedure is performed under general anesthesia. You’ll slowly drift off to sleep before we begin. We will make the incisions in the desired areas, place the implants and make sure the breasts look nice and symmetrical before closing the incisions and completing your surgery.
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During your one-on-one consultation, we’ll discuss your goals to discover if breast augmentation is right for you.
Types of Breast Implants
Breast implants are not one-size-fits-all. For this reason, breast implant manufacturers have created a range of breast implants to suit patients’ wants and needs.
Saline Breast Implants
Saline breast implants are silicone shells filled with saline, or salt water. If a saline implant ever breaks or leaks, the body simply absorbs the salt water and naturally expels it.
Because saline implants are inserted unfilled, we have more control over size and fullness. Breasts with saline implants are usually uniform in shape with a firmer feel.
Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone breast implants contain silicone gel. Many women believe that silicone mimics the feel of natural breast tissue a bit better than saline. However, women under 22 years old should not get silicone breast implants unless they are receiving them for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.
Gummy Bear Breast Implants
Gummy bear implants are gel-based, teardrop-shaped implants. These implants are ideal for patients who wish to see more volume at the bottom of the breast, as they help breasts project more at the bottom while the implant tapers toward the top. Gummy bear implants are also firmer to the touch than other types of implants.
Round Breast Implants
Most breast implants, whether saline or silicone, have a round shape. These implants help women achieve overall fuller-looking breasts due to their shape and volume.
Smooth Breast Implants
Smooth breast implants are the softest kind of implant, and they are typically round in shape. Because of their smooth surface, they can move around freely in the breast pocket, contributing to more natural-looking movement.
Textured Breast Implants
Because of the texture of the outer shell, textured breast implants stay in place better than smooth implants. These implants can be round or teardrop-shaped and come in saline or silicone.
Breast Implant Profiles
Breast implants also have different profiles. The profile refers to how much a breast implant projects forward. Breast implants with smaller widths will have greater projection. Along with the size, you can choose from the following profiles for your implants:
- Low profile: These implants are typically best for women with wider chests, as they are relatively flat and offer minimal projection.
- Moderate profile: These implants are recommended for a more natural appearance, as they are more pronounced than low profile but not as much as high profile.
- High profile: High profile implants provide the fullest and roundest result, as they are particularly narrow at the base.
Different body shapes will look better with different profiles. Some types of breast implants even come in ultra-high profile. We can help you decide on the best implant profile for you based on your body type, needs and desired results.
Breast Implant Insertion Methods
Breast implants can be inserted into the chest via different insertion methods, including:
- Inframammary: An incision made through the natural crease at the bottom of the breast.
- Periareolar: An incision made around the bottom of the areola.
- Transaxilliary: An incision created in the armpit.
- Transumbilical: While not as common, this incision is made through the navel.
Along with determining the right location for your incisions, we will discuss implant placement. Implants can be placed either on top of or under the pectoralis muscle in your chest. Because both options provide different results, we can help you decide which is best for you.
Breast Lift: Rejuvenating Your Figure
One of the most common concerns among women as they age is sagging breasts. It can be disheartening to look in the mirror and not feel as confident in your appearance due to drooping or flattened breasts. Fortunately, there are cosmetic procedures that can help restore your figure. A breast lift is designed to reposition the structures of the breasts for a perkier bustline.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to address sagging breasts by lifting and reshaping them. Our skin loses elasticity as we age, causing the breasts to lose their youthful firmness and position. A breast lift removes excess skin, tightening the surrounding tissues and moving the nipple and areola to create a more youthful and uplifted appearance.
What Are the Benefits of a Breast Lift?
There are several benefits associated with getting a breast lift. Explore them below.
Improved Shape and Contour
If you want to improve the shape and appearance of your breasts, a breast lift surgery might be the solution you’re looking for. The surgery involves removing excess skin from the breasts to reduce sagging and create a youthful look. Additionally, the nipples can be moved to a more aesthetically pleasing position on the breast mound.
Reduced Breast Size
Apart from enhancing the shape and contour of the breasts, a breast lift surgery can also aid in reducing their size. The procedure involves the removal of excess skin and tissue from the breasts, resulting in a smaller and more proportionate appearance. This can contribute to improving the overall balance and symmetry of the body.
Improved Clothes Fit
Another benefit of a breast lift is that it can help clothes fit better due to improved breast shape and size following surgery. Many women find that their clothes fit better after this procedure as their breasts no longer sag or droop down onto their stomachs or sides. This can make it easier for them to find clothing that fits well and looks good on them.
Enhanced Cleavage
A breast lift can also help enhance cleavage by lifting the breasts so they sit closer to the top of the chest wall. This creates a more aesthetically pleasing look and provides additional support for clothing such as bras or swimsuits that require extra help to fit correctly and look attractive on the body.
Reduced Discomfort
In addition to its aesthetic benefits, a breast lift can help reduce discomfort caused by sagging breasts due to aging or pregnancy/breastfeeding changes in size or shape over time. Lifting sagging tissue can reduce pain associated with carrying around heavy breasts that pull on your shoulders or back muscles all day.
Long-Lasting Results
While a breast lift doesn’t stop the natural aging process, the results are generally long-lasting. The improvements achieved through the procedure can be maintained with a healthy lifestyle and proper post-operative care.
Customization
Each breast lift surgery is tailored to the individual’s needs and goals. We can customize the technique used and the extent of the lift to achieve the desired outcome.
Combination With Other Procedures
A breast lift can be performed with other procedures, such as breast augmentation (implant placement) or breast reduction, to achieve more comprehensive results that meet a patient’s aesthetic goals.
Exploring the Breast Lift Procedure
The breast lift procedure is performed under anesthesia, ensuring comfort throughout the surgery. During the surgery, incisions are carefully made to remove the excess skin and reshape the breast tissue. Different incision patterns may be used depending on your specific needs and goals. These techniques allow us to lift and reshape the breasts while minimizing visible scarring.
If you’re considering a breast lift, you might also be interested in options that involve implants. We offer breast lift procedures with and without implants. For those who desire additional volume and fullness, a breast lift with implants can provide a comprehensive solution. On the other hand, if you’re seeking a more natural look, a no-implant breast lift might be the perfect fit. We will guide you through these options to help you make an informed decision that aligns with your goals.
Recovery and Aftercare
After your breast lift procedure, you’ll need to take some time for recovery and follow the post-operative instructions provided by our team. Swelling and discomfort are expected initially, but these symptoms will subside over time. It’s important to avoid strenuous activities and follow a gradual return to your routine. We will guide you through recovery, providing tips and advice to ensure a smooth healing journey.
Combining Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift
A breast augmentation and breast lift provide stellar results on their own but can better enhance your figure when combined. Both of these procedures will benefit individuals who want increased breast volume and a firmer, more lifted appearance.
Some advantages of combining these procedures include:
- Improved breast volume: Breast augmentation restores breast volume with implants, while a lift can reshape and reposition the existing breast tissue.
- Enhanced breast shape: A breast lift will move the breasts to a better position on the chest, and an augmentation will enlarge them at the same time.
- Increased confidence: Revive your confidence in your body with a more proportionate figure and added volume, leading to an improved quality of life.
- Shorter recovery time: Doing both procedures at once requires only one recovery period instead of recovering separately.
How Do I Know if a Breast Augmentation or Lift Is Right for Me?
If you’re unhappy with your sagging breasts and are considering a change, a breast lift procedure may suit you. While breast augmentation or implants can sometimes address some sagging, a breast lift may be necessary to achieve the desired results.
Ultimately, the best way to determine if either a breast augmentation or a lift is right for you is to consult with us. During your consultation with us, we will evaluate your needs and provide personalized recommendations to help you make an informed decision. We do our best to make you feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible as we guide you through preparing for your procedure.
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If you’ve been considering breast cosmetic plastic surgery, take the first step. Contact us at Soler Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Tampa, FL, today to schedule your consultation.
