Breast augmentation increases breast volume and fullness using implants, while a breast lift reshapes and repositions sagging breasts. In some cases, combining a breast lift with implants can provide the most comprehensive improvement.
Women considering breast enhancement often wonder whether they need breast augmentation, a breast lift, or a combination of both. While each option can improve breast appearance, they address different concerns and achieve different goals.
Breast Augmentation vs. a Breast Lift: What’s the Difference?
| Breast Augmentation | Breast Lift |
|---|---|
| Increases breast volume | Raises and reshapes sagging breasts |
| Uses implants or fat transfer | Removes excess skin and repositions tissue |
| Best for volume loss | Best for drooping breasts |
| Can increase cup size | Does not significantly increase size |
| May be combined with a lift | May be combined with implants |
Which Procedure Is Right for Me?
Breast augmentation may be a good option if you’re happy with the position of your breasts but would like to increase their size or restore lost volume. A breast lift may be more appropriate if your primary concern is sagging, stretched skin, or nipples that sit lower on the breast mound.
Many women experience both volume loss and breast sagging after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or aging. In these cases, combining a breast lift with implants can often provide the most comprehensive improvement.
Breast Augmentation Results
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Breast Lift With Implants Results
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Breast Lift Results
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Start With a Consultation
If you’re considering breast augmentation or breast lift surgery, you can learn more about breast enhancement surgery at Center for Plastic Surgery Ann Arbor in our related blog post. If you’re ready to explore your options more thoroughly, request a consultation with one of our experienced plastic surgeons or call us at (734) 712-2323 to schedule an appointment.
This blog post was originally published in December 2020 and updated in June 2026.
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