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Breast Lift and Augmentation at the Same Time? (photo)

2 doctors have assured me that they can do a lollipop lift and breast augmentation at the same time. During the time of the surgery, some saggy tissue would be removed and my breasts will be a D cup after the implant is placed in. The 3rd doctor recommends that I don't do both at the same time. He says I should get a lift first and then get a breast augmentation 6 months later. I have already made my appointment for a lift and breast augmentation at the same time. Would you recommend this?

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Whether to lift and augment in 1 or 2 surgeries.

Either option is legitimate. The issues with performing an augmentation at the time of masteopexy (lift) are that these are 2 competing operations which can make predictability difficult. A breast augmentation enlarges the breast while a lift tightens the breast. It is no wonder why an augmentation mastopexy has the highest revision surgery rate of any cosmetic breast surgery. Although this is true, not every aug/pexy is the same. A moderate breast lift with small implants is much easier to... more

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No need to stage the breast lift and augmentation as long as a vertical "lollipop" lift is used.

I wonder if the third doctor you saw that recommended staged surgery uses the vertical "lollipop" technique. The combination is problematic when the inverted-T anchor scar technique is used. However, the two procedures can be done together safely by experienced plastic surgeons who use the vertical technique (emphasis on vertical technique). There is no need to stage the surgery and this can be impractical and more expensive for women. One operation is better... more

Should I have a breast lift with simultaneous augmentation?

Breast lifting with augmentation is a evry common combined procedure. In my office we perform the 2 procedures almost always simultaneously. The combination does make it a bit more complex and, therefore, some surgeons prefer to stage them. But most surgeons do perform them simultaneously. If you are comfortable with your surgeon( hopefully, Board Certified) then I think you should be able to proceed as planned. Good luck!

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From your photos, it appears that you would be a good candidate for a lift and augmentation at the same time. There is no particular need for two surgeries when it can all be done at the same procedure. As long as you feel comfortable with your surgeon, proceed as planned, but make sure that you have a full evaluation in person before you proceed. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to get a formal opinion through and in-person consultation... more

Simultaneous mastopexy with augmentation

Thanks for a greast question and a good picture. To answer your question, in my practice I believe I could offer you a single stage procedure-- however, some surgeons as you found out would not. Only an exam in person would let me no for sure. You need to evaluate the final results of the surgeons you have consulted with and pick the one you have think will get you the best result. If you are leaning toward the surgeon who wants to do it in two steps, do not try... more

Breast Lift and Augmentation at the Same Time?

This level of decision should not be made online. There is controversy amoung plastic surgeons regarding the relative risks of combining augmentation and breast lift. Many surgeons do these simultaneously, others separately. Most decide on a case by case basis. Some will do the procedures together unless a full anchor pattern lift is needed or a very large implant is to be used. It is not surprising that you would get differing opinions at consultations. As a separatye issue, with... more

Breast augmentation with lift

Simultaneous breast augmentation and breast lift is a challenging procedure which sometimes requires a second procedure to get things as perfect as possible. For this reason, some surgeons in some patients recommend staging the two procedures by several months. If the surgeon you choose feels confident and comfortable doing them both at the same time, you should be fine, but be aware that there is a higher risk of needing a second operation.

Breast Augmentation/Lifting in Single or Two Stages?

It is in the nature of plastic surgery that you will receive many different opinions as to the best way to proceed. In other words, if you visit 5 plastic surgeons you might come away with 5 different recommendations. Therefore, seeking additional consultations may be helpful to you; more so than online consultation ( where the consultants do not have the benefit of examining you and or communicating your goals). Whether the breast lift and augmentation should be... more

Augmentation and lift

Augmentation and lift can be done at the same time. It is a more challenging operation, but in experienced hands the outcome can be excellent. My only concern is the lolly pop incision. You seem to have moderate excess skin and may need a full lift with anchor type incision. As you can see, plastic surgeons differ in their experience and approach. You have to decide who you feel more comfortable performing your surgery.

Breast Lift and Augmentation at the same time

There is some honest difference of opinion between plastic surgeons as to the advisability of performing a breast augmentation with or without an associated breast lift. My own personal approach is to perform both at the same time. If the result is successful, the patient has only one surgery. If the breast lift is performed first as a separate operation the feeling of some surgeons is that symmetry is easier to achieve and that the breast augmentation will be easier to perform at a second... more

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