Both mastopexy and mastopexy augmentations are popular plastic surgery procedures for women who wish to change the appearance of their breasts, but they have different outcomes. Your plastic surgeon will help you decide which of these procedures is most likely to help you reach your treatment goals during your consultation. How do these two surgeries compare, and which one may be right for you? Get the facts here.
Mastopexy 101
A mastopexy is also known as a breast lift surgery. Typically, breasts will start to sag over the years, due to aging, breastfeeding, and significant weight loss. Mastopexy surgeries are performed to reverse this loss of elasticity to deliver a more youthful appearance. During a mastopexy, excess skin is removed, the areolas are reduced in size, and the nipples and breast tissue are repositioned. As a result, the breasts will appear lifted and more youthful.
Volume Concerns
For some women, sagging breasts come with another concern: loss of volume. When loss of volume is an issue, your plastic surgeon may recommend a mastopexy augmentation. During this procedure, in addition to performing the usual steps of a mastopexy to lift breast tissue, your surgeon will also use silicone or saline implants to give the breasts more volume. Implants can also reshape the breasts, so that they appear rounder and fuller overall.
Procedure Options
Choosing between a mastopexy and mastopexy augmentation comes down to your desired treatment outcomes. After a consultation and examination, your plastic surgeon can help you decide which procedure will give you your desired results. When selecting your procedure, be sure to also consider the recovery period. Mastopexy augmentation surgeries may have slightly longer recoveries.
Maloney Plastic Surgery is committed to helping you feel your best inside and out. If you’re considering plastic surgery, schedule a consultation with us today to help you weigh your options and make the best choices for your personal needs. To make an appointment with Dr. Maloney in Tucson, call (520) 298-2330.
