Visible demarcation with breast lift and implants?

Hello,  The timing of breast lift surgery and breast implantation is controversial. Some surgeons prefer to do these operations at different times and others commonly do them at the same time. There is usually not a visible demarcation between implant and breast tissue unless there is very little breast... more

Hi!  In Manhattan, we frequently combine breast augmentation with breast lift surgery.  It is all about good technique.  If the operation is done correctly, a visible demarcation should be very rare.

Usually this operation works well for women with breast ptosis who also want more volume.  If you have enough breast tissue to start with, then more than likely you will not appreciate a "demarcation line" between the implant and the native breast.

 When done properly, a combined breast augmentation/mastopexy is an excellent procedure that can produce very nice, safe results.  It's important for the patient to pick the right surgeon to perform this procedure, and for us as surgeons to select patients that will have a high chance at a successful... more

Visible demarcation after breast augmentation is likely due to many factors, many have already been mentioned in the answers given. However, it is unlikely due to the combination of a lift at the same time as an augmentation. A lift essentially tightens the skin envelope and raises the nipple. It should not... more

 There is a high risk of complication when lift and implants done at the same time. If need lift and volume you are better off doing it in stages. The separation of the breast tissue from implant is  common and this is because of the breast tissue sagging. There are published articles regarding the... more

    It does depend on the amount of tissue you have naturally to cover the implant and if it is going to be placed partially under the muscle. It sounds as though you have not had your surgery yet. I would encourage you to review this concern with your plastic surgeon. They should be able to... more

This all depends on several different variables.  If the implant is placed under the muscle, then visability will be at a minimum.  The size of the implant will also matter as the larger the implant the more likely that it will be visable.  I would recommend bringing in pictures of breasts that... more

 If you choose to have breast implants at the same time as a breast lift, the goal is to have naturally appearing and feeling breasts.  The implants are used to add lost volume and are typically placed under the muscle.  This adds an extra layer of tissue above the implants.  I would... more

Over the years I have found that when a breast lift is done with an augmentation with a breast implant it is common for there to be a demarcation of the separation of the breast itself from the implant when the implant is placed under the muscle if there is a reasonable amount of breast tissue present. It... more