Considering One vs. Two Surgeries for Breast Augmentation after Pregnancy and Weight Loss (Photos)

There are pros and cons to doing implants and a breast lift at the same time. Cons are that this combination has a high revision rate, because it can be hard to predict how everything will settle during healing. Doing it in 2 stages, usually the lift first, is more predictable. On the other hand, this is essentially the same as a 100% revision rate, and revisions when necessary after doing them together are more likely to be "touch-ups". For those reasons I usually prefer to do it in one stage. A final consideration is that if you did the lift first, you may decide that fits well with your athletic build without implants. You could always do the implants later.

In many cases a breast lift and augmentation can be combined in one surgery. This would remove excess skin, downsize the areola, lift the nipple, and give you a conservative enhancement that matches your active lifestyle. Visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons near you for consultations. I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

If your goal is to have perkier and larger breasts, then breast augmentation and lift would be needed. Whether these two procedures can be combined depends on the experience and preference of your surgeon. Some surgeons prefer to do them in one surgery, while others may prefer to stage them.

However, if your goal is to just get perkier breasts and size isn’t an issue, then a lift alone would be sufficient.