At Turkle & Associates, we understand that deciding to enhance your breasts is a deeply personal choice. Whether you’re seeking to restore volume, improve symmetry, or address sagging, breast enhancement procedures can help you achieve your desired look. However, determining which procedure is right for you—be it a breast augmentation, a breast lift, or a combination of the two—can feel overwhelming without the right guidance. Here’s everything you need to know to help make an informed decision.
What Is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is designed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts using implants. This procedure is ideal for women who wish to increase volume, correct asymmetry, or restore fullness lost due to weight fluctuations, aging, or pregnancy.
What to Consider:
- Desired Volume: If you’re primarily looking to increase the size of your breasts, augmentation is the right choice.
- Implant Options: You can choose between Natrelle saline, silicone, soft-touch, or cohesive gel implants, each offering unique benefits.
- Natural Look or Enhancement?: Your surgeon will help determine the ideal implant size and profile to suit your anatomy and goals.
Who It’s Best For:
Breast augmentation is best for individuals who are happy with their breast position but want to increase fullness or size. This surgery doesn’t correct sagging or change the location of the breasts on the chest, which requires a breast lift.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, focuses on repositioning the breasts for a more youthful appearance by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue without decreasing the size.
What to Consider:
- Addressing Sagging: If your primary concern is drooping due to aging, weight loss, or pregnancy, a breast lift is the solution.
- Natural Shape Restoration: This procedure reshapes and repositions the breasts, improving firmness and projection. This surgery can also address concerns with the size, shape, or projection of the areola.
- No Volume Change: A breast lift doesn’t add volume, so if you want fuller breasts, you may need an augmentation, which can be performed during the same surgery.
Who It’s Best For:
A breast lift is ideal for those satisfied with their breast size but unhappy with sagging or a deflated appearance.
Do You Need Both?
For some women, combining a breast augmentation with a lift offers the best of both worlds. This approach adds volume while also lifting the breasts to a more youthful position.
What to Consider:
- Comprehensive Results: This combination addresses both size and sagging, providing a fuller, perkier look.
- Tailored Approach: Your surgeon will customize the procedure to balance volume enhancement with proper lift positioning.
- Single Surgery: Combining these procedures means one surgery and recovery period, making it efficient for many patients.
Who It’s Best For:
If you’re experiencing both sagging and a loss of volume, a combination procedure may be the most effective way to achieve your desired results.
How to Decide Which Procedure Is Right for You
Deciding between a breast augmentation, lift, or both starts with understanding your goals and concerns. Here are some key questions to ask yourself:
- Am I unhappy with the size or fullness of my breasts?
- Do I notice sagging or drooping?
- Would I like a more youthful appearance?
- Am I comfortable with the idea of implants?
A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon is essential to determine the best option for your anatomy, lifestyle, and goals. At Turkle & Associates, Dr. Janet Turkle and Dr. Brandon Specht brings extensive expertise to help guide you through this process.
The Importance of a Personalized Approach with VECTRA 3D IMAGING
Every woman’s body and goals are unique, which is why we take a personalized approach to breast enhancement. During your initial consultation, our team will evaluate factors such as skin elasticity, breast tissue, and overall anatomy to recommend the most effective procedure for you. We’ll also walk you through implant options, incision types, and what to expect during recovery, ensuring you feel confident and informed every step of the way.
We are also proud to offer VECTRA® 3D Imaging, an advanced tool that provides patients with a highly personalized and interactive consultation experience. This cutting-edge technology creates a detailed 3D simulation of your body, allowing you to visualize potential results of a breast augmentation, lift, or combination procedure before committing to surgery.
Using this innovative imaging, our team can customize your treatment plan to align precisely with your goals, helping you feel confident in your decisions. VECTRA® 3D Imaging is a unique value we provide, setting us apart as the only practice in the Indianapolis area to offer this state-of-the-art service. It empowers patients with clarity and peace of mind, ensuring you’re fully informed and excited about your transformation.
Schedule Your Consultation at Turkle & Associates
Enhancing your breasts is about more than just appearance—it’s about confidence and feeling your best. Whether you’re considering a breast augmentation, lift, or both, our team at Turkle & Associates takes pride in an unwavering commitment to clear communication, openness, and honesty in all interactions, leading to informed decision-making and confident patient-provider relationships.
Schedule a consultation to take the first step toward your transformation. Together, we’ll help you achieve results that make you look and feel amazing.
