Breast Lift with Implants Vs Lift Now, Implants Later?

I'm in the consultation phase of my mommy makeover. I'm definitely getting a tummy tuck, but also considering breast surgery. I would require both a lift and implants to achieve the look I desire. Some doctors prefer to do both the lift and implants at once (along with the tummy tuck). Others prefer to do just the lift with the tummy tuck, followed by implants six months later. I realize the situation differs based on the individual patient, but what are the pros and cons to each method?

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Breast lift with implants?

Thank you for the controversial question. This is not a question agreed-upon by all plastic surgeons. There are good plastic surgeons who will insist on doing the procedures separately and there are good plastic surgeons who can produce excellent outcomes in a single stage. The combination breast augmentation / mastopexy surgery differs from breast augmentation surgery alone in that it carries increased risk compared to either breast augmentation or mastopexy surgery performed... more

Implants and lifts together or separately?

Augmentations and lifts are procedures that can work against each other and each increase the risks of the other. They can be done together but getting them just right can be a challenge, and not always under the complete control of the surgeon. Mild periareolar lifts can be easily done at the time of implants, but the more complex the lift (vertical, anchor), the more possible the problems with contour issues and blood supply problems with the nipple. That does not mean that many... more

Breast lift and augmentation

The difference between having the lift and augmentation as one operation vs two is that you may need a revision of the first more commonly than the second choice. However, in most cases it saves a second operation.