Breast Lift Versus Breast Augmentation in New Jersey
You know that you're unhappy with the appearance of your breasts. But you may not know which plastic surgery options will offer the best results. Unfortunately, many women are confused about the difference between breast lift and breast enlargement, and are unaware that each procedure offers a distinct way to enhance breast appearance.
Dr. Sorokin has found that some women who seek a breast lift instead need breast augmentation in Philadelphia and New Jersey, while others who think they need only a breast lift also require augmentation in order to achieve their desired results. At your consultation, Dr. Sorokin will take the time to explain each procedure in detail and, based on his examination of your physical characteristics and your goals, will help you to make a decision on how to achieve your objectives.
If you have questions, call 856.872.4158 to schedule an appointment to discuss breast lift and breast augmentation options with Dr. Sorokin, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery. The office is just a short drive from Philadelphia and many New Jersey towns, including Marlton, Mt. Laurel, Berlin, and Medford. Request a consultation with Dr. Sorokin today.
Explaining the Difference Between Breast Lift and Augmentation
On a very basic level, breast lift raises and reshapes sagging breasts, while augmentation increases the size and volume of the breast. 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. However, if you seek fuller, firmer breasts, Dr. Sorokin may recommend a combination of the procedures. 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.
Each procedure involves a distinct surgical technique as well. During a lift, 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. During augmentation surgery, Dr. Sorokin places an implant in a pocket directly under the breast tissue or under the muscle of the chest wall. When combined, the procedures can offer a dramatically younger and more shapely breast appearance, while minimizing scarring and recovery time through the use of a single surgical session.
Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation: What's Right for You?
To determine which surgical options are right for you, there are a number of questions to answer at your initial consultation with Dr. Sorokin. For instance, are your breasts currently a size that you're satisfied with? 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? These and other questions will help Dr. Sorokin to gain insights into your goals and needs.
In addition, a physical examination during the consultation allows Dr. Sorokin to 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, a lift generally is not needed as part of augmentation surgery. Some women whose nipple sits at the breast crease will be good candidates for either procedure. Dr. Sorokin also will evaluate the condition of your skin and the overall shape of your breasts when making a surgical recommendation.
By utilizing his extensive training and experience with breast lifts, New Jersey cosmetic 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 breast lift and breast augmentation options in detail, or call us at 856.872.4158 to set up an appointment.
