Can you do a breast lift and augmentation at the same time?

Yes you can, some surgeons will prefer to stage the operation to reduce the complciations but it can be done in one stage as long as the patient understands the risks and benefits

Yes, and this is frequently done. It is also noted in the literature that the combination of breast lift and augmentation has more complications and need for revision than either done separately. In other words there are technicalities and complexity to this operation that make it more difficult than doing either operation separately. For this reason, some plastic surgeons prefer to do one or the other first, often the lift.  When all the skin flaps have healed, then  the augmentation is done. In some cases where the need for a lift is borderline, for example when the nipple is just at the level of the inframammary fold, the augmentation can be done first, and the need or desire for a lift decided later. Often the lift will not be felt to be needed.Personally, I prefer to do them both at the same time except in borderline cases. However, the patient has to be informed that there is a not insignificant risk of needing some form of revision, either for symmetry, nipple position, re-stretching of skin, loss of roundness of the areola, or for any of the reasons that revision is needed for breast augmentation.  If patients understand and accept this, then it is OK to proceed with simultaneous augmentation and lift.The operation is usually designed to minimally interfere with the blood supply to the nipple/areola as partial or complete loss of nipple/areola is the most feared complication of breast lift and reduction surgery for most plastic surgeons. Breast lifts on patients who have had previous subglandular augmentations are the most prone to circulatory problems of the nipple/areola, although that is a different topic.

Yes, a lift can be done at the same time as an augment.  It is a combination associated with a high revision rate.Best,

Breast Lift and Augmentation can most certainly
be done at the same time.  I routinely do
these procedures together at my clinic.  Depending
on the droopiness of the breast, in some cases an augmentation or a breast lift
alone will not give the best possible result.  A
lift with an augmentation will give a fuller upper pole (fullness to the breast).  Be sure to consult with a Board Certified
Surgeon who specializes in these procedures to determine what procedure will
give you your desired result.

Dear nb,   It would have been very helpful to see your pictures in order to give you the appropriate opinion . In any event, the answer is a little comlex. If you need just a mini lift ( Bennelli, donut ), most plastic surgeons will  have no problem  combining the 2 procedures. If you need a full lift (key hole ) , it varies among surgeons as you can see from the previous  comments. It depends on the surgeons experience and confidence of getting a consistant good results.  In my practice, I always combine the 2 procedures. Always , consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check the before and after pictures to make sure that you like the results.             Best of luck,                              Dr Widder

Thank you for the question.These procedures can both be done at the same time, in fact they normally go together side by side.Good luck, Dr. Campos

Augmenation Mastopexy is a common procedure where both augmentation and breast lift are done in the same session.The advantage is the patient can avoid another procedure of either breast lift or augmentation. The disadvantage is only an extended surgical procedure time .

are done routinely in my practice.  There are some doctors who refuse to do this and I find it perplexing why so resistant to such procedures.  However, realize that the procedures are fighting each other and revisions (often a simple office procedure) are often necessary to achieve the best possible results.

That is a great question! You definitely can have both procedures done at the same time. It is a relatively common procedure. I would find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and setup a consultation to see if you are candidate for the procedure. Sometimes patients only require an implant without a lift. It really depends on the amount of ptosis or drooping of the breast. Good luck

Certainly!Most people that need a breast lift and want more upper pole fullness and roundness that an implant provided will opt for a combined procedure.  Most patients do very well with the combined procedure.If a patient is in between needing a lift/augmentation vs augmentation alone, then the implant can be placed first and wait for it to settle prior to performing the lift.  No significant bridges are burned in this staged procedure.If one has a large amount of skin to be removed, or has a large volume of breast tissue that is sagging, then a full breast lift and/or minor breast reduction first, may be the safest route. This has the advantage of getting more sagging skin or bottoming out breast tissue removed first.  An implant can later be placed for more upper pole fullness, roundness, or replace into the upper pole some of the lower pole breast tissue previously removed.The two primary risks of doing the combined procedure is the skin is too tight and may open or the patient needs more skin removal later.  Most skin openings will heal on their own and a scar revision can be later performed, or more excess skin can be removed later.