Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation

Dr. Sorokin finds that many of his New Jersey and Philadelphia cosmetic surgery patients who want implants really need a breast lift. To get a better sense of which surgery is best for you, one question you need to ask yourself is, "Am I bothered by my breast size, breast shape, or both?" The answer to this question will help guide you and Dr. Sorokin in selecting the right breast enhancement procedure.

Want to learn more about the difference between breast lift and breast augmentation? New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Evan Sorokin can help. Request a consultation to get started.

Choosing Breast Enhancement in New Jersey

Dr. Sorokin takes the time to explain breast lift and breast augmentation to women who are candidates for both procedures. Many women considering breast augmentation also need a breast lift, and many women who are interested in breast lift also need breast implants to create their desired look.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

This procedure raises and reshapes sagging breasts. If you are looking to elevate drooping breasts or nipples without altering the current size of your breast, a lift by itself may meet your goals. During a breast lift, New Jersey surgeon Dr. Sorokin moves the nipple and areola to a higher position on the breast, removes excess skin, and closes the remaining skin underneath the breast to tighten and lift the breast.

There are also different types of breast lift in New Jersey to consider. There are minimal scar techniques with incision only around the areola. These can be used when only a minimal amount of lift is needed. Larger amounts of lifts will require larger incisions usually in an anchor (inverted T) shape. Lifts usually result in more scarring due to the need to move around significant amounts of skin and tissue.

Breast Augmentation

This procedure increases the size and volume of the breasts. During breast augmentation surgery, Dr. Sorokin places an implant in a pocket directly under the breast tissue or under the muscle of the chest wall.

Some Philadelphia and New Jersey breast augmentation surgeons recommend placing an implant alone to lift the sagging breast. This may be a temporary fix but will not solve the problem in the long term. Placing an implant into a sagging breast will only cause the breast to sag further over time - the solution is to rejuvenate the entire breast area by combining lift and augmentation.

If you seek fuller, firmer breasts, Dr. Sorokin may recommend a combination of these procedures. Combining breast lift and breast augmentation for New Jersey and Philadelphia women minimizes scarring and recovery time through the use of a single surgical session.

Breast Lift or Augmentation: Which is Right for You?

To determine which surgical options are right for you, there are a number of questions to answer at your consultation with Dr. Sorokin.

• Are your breasts currently a satisfying size?
• Do you feel that they sag or droop more than you would like?
• Are you happy with the position of the nipple on each breast?
• Do you have excess skin and lost volume from pregnancy or weight loss?
• Are there stretch marks on your breasts?

These and other questions will help Dr. Sorokin to gain insights into your goals and needs. In addition, he will perform a brief physical examination to help determine what type of surgery is best for you. When looking at your breast from the side, if the nipple hangs below the breast crease (the area under the breast where the breast joins to the chest wall), Dr. Sorokin usually will recommend a breast lift, but if the nipple sits above the breast crease, breast augmentation alone may provide a satisfying result.

Through his extensive training and experience with breast augmentation and breast lift, New Jersey cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Sorokin is able to help you understand your surgical options and make the right choice. Request a consultation at our office in Cherry Hill, New Jersey to discuss your options in detail, or call us at 856.872.4158 to set up an appointment.