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Breast Lift or Augmentation or Both?

Not sure if a breast lift or breast augmentation is right for you? The Maryland Institute of Plastic Surgery created this infographic to help patients understand if a breast lift, breast augmentation, or both is right for them. This infographic breaks down what each procedure does individually, and what they can do combined. For more information, or to schedule a consultation, please contact The Maryland Institute of Plastic Surgery.

Breast Lift

  • Raises sagging breasts
  • Reshapes and firms the breasts
  • Reduces stretch marks
  • Repositions the areola
  • Procedure lasts 3 hours
  • Recovery lasts 1-2 weeks
  • 95% RealSelf.com Worth It Rating

Breast Augmentation

  • Silicone or saline implants
  • Increases breast size
  • Enhances the breast contour
  • Improves the overall feel
  • Procedure lasts 1 hour
  • Recovery lasts 1-2 weeks
  • 96% RealSelf.com Worth It Rating

Breast Lift + Augmentation

  • Both can reverse signs of aging, weight loss, and motherhood and boost your self-confidence. The procedures can be done in conjunction with one another.

Breast lift or Augmentation or both