Augmentation vs. Lift: Which Breast Surgery Is Right for You?

PERSONS PLASTI C SURGERY Barbara L Persons,MO VS. AUGMENTATION vs. LIFT WHICH BREAST SURGERY IS RIGHT FOR YOU? BREAST AUGMENTATION STATISTICS •330.631 performed in 2012 • Most popular cosmetic surgical procedure • 226.8% increase over the number performed in 1997 CANDIDATES OVERVIEW WOMEN WHO WISH TO: • Achieve better symmetry • Increase breast volume • Improve self-confidence • Increases size and fullness of breasts • Uses saline or silicone implants • Implants may be placed in front of or behind the muscle 90% of patients opt for submuscular placement BENEFITS • Fuller appearance • Improved breast shape • No need for padding in clothing BREAST LIFT STATISTICS • 127,776 performed in 2012 • 6th most popular cosmetic surgical procedure •542.7% increase over the number performed in 1997 OVERVIEW • Lifts sagging or loose breasts • Moves the nipple to a higher position • May be performed in CANDIDATES conjunction with an WOMEN WHO HAVE: augmentation or a reduction •Stretched skin after pregnancy and breastfeeding • Loose skin due to significant BENEFITS • Long-lasting results • Improved firmness and weight loss ·A desire for a more youthful appearance perkiness • Reduced signs of aging Infographic provided by PERSONS BARBARA L. PERSONS, M.D. PLASTICSURGERY Sarbera LPrsons,MO www.personsplasticsurgery.com Sources: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast- lift.html?sub=Breast%20lift%20results%20will%20be%20long-lasting#content http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-lift.html#content http://www.cosmeticandreconstructivesurgerycenter.com/Breasts/Breast_Enlargement.aspx http://www.cosmeticandreconstructivesurgerycenter.com/Breasts/Breast_Augmentation.aspx http://www.cosmeticandreconstructivesurgerycenter.com/Breasts/Mastopexy.aspx http://www.surgery.org/sites/default/files/ASAPS-2012-Stats.pdf