Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift: Which Is Right for You?

What Breast Augmentation Involves

Breast augmentation uses implants to increase breast volume and improve symmetry or proportion. It is often chosen by patients who feel their breasts are smaller than they would like, or who want to restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight change.

What a Breast Lift Involves

A breast lift (mastopexy) repositions and reshapes existing breast tissue to address sagging, without significantly changing overall size. It is often considered by patients whose main concern is position and shape rather than volume.

Can the Two Be Combined?

Some patients benefit from combining augmentation and a lift in a single procedure, particularly where both reduced volume and sagging are present. Your surgeon will assess your anatomy to determine whether combination surgery is appropriate.

Making the Right Choice

A consultation with a specialist plastic surgeon is the best way to determine which approach — or combination — suits your anatomy, goals, and medical history.