Breast changes related to aging, weight fluctuations, and pregnancy often affect both position and volume simultaneously. When breasts lose both firmness and fullness, addressing only one concern may not achieve the desired result.
Dr. Marc Mani, consistently recognized as one of the leading plastic surgeons in the Los Angeles area, frequently helps Beverly Hills patients decide when it makes sense to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation rather than choosing a single procedure. Here’s what you should know if you’re considering combining the procedures.
Why a Breast Lift or Augmentation Alone May Not Be Enough
A breast lift focuses on repositioning sagging breast tissue and elevating the nipples to a more youthful location. It improves shape and firmness but does not add volume. Breast augmentation, on the other hand, enhances size and fullness with implants but doesn’t correct stretched skin, sagging, or overall breast position on the chest.
When breasts have lost volume and sit lower on the chest than they once did, performing only an augmentation adds weight and could actually accentuate drooping.
Likewise, a breast lift alone may restore position but leave the breasts looking flatter than desired. In these situations, combining both procedures allows each concern to be addressed in a balanced way.
When Combining Procedures May Be Recommended
Patients may be good candidates for a combined breast lift and augmentation when they experience sagging along with noticeable loss of upper breast fullness.
Many women are concerned about both of these things after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or significant weight loss. The combination of a breast lift and augmentation can also benefit patients whose breasts naturally sit lower on the chest or have stretched skin that can’t support implants well on its own.
Combining procedures allows reshaping of the breast tissue while restoring volume in a single surgical plan. This approach can yield more proportionate, long-lasting results than staging the procedures separately.
What the Combined Surgery Involves
When combining a breast lift with augmentation, Dr. Mani removes excess skin, reshapes the breast tissue, elevates breast position, and expertly positions implants to enhance fullness. The procedure is carefully planned to maintain natural contours and symmetry.
Dr. Mani performs every procedure himself in his private, fully accredited AAAASF surgery center, allowing for precise control over each step of surgery.
His background as both a surgeon and an artist influences his approach, with a focus on detail that supports refined, natural-looking outcomes. Each surgical plan is customized based on anatomy, goals, and skin quality.
Personalized Breast Surgery Consultations in Beverly Hills
Dr. Mani is known for providing highly individualized care in an elegant, ultra-modern setting. From consultation through recovery, our patients work directly with him, ensuring continuity and thoughtful decision-making throughout the process.
To discuss whether combining a breast lift and augmentation is right for you, call 310-203-0511 to book an appointment with Dr. Mani in Beverly Hills.
