What is the difference between mastopexy (breast lift) and reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction)?
While a breast reduction procedure seeks to reduce the size and weight of an overly large breast, a mastopexy (breast lift) seeks to improve the shape and appearance of the breast usually, without changing the actual volume of the breast in a significant way. A small amount of breast tissue and skin may need to be removed to shape certain breasts, but for the most part, the overall volume will stay the same. Mastopexy plus Breast Implants Placement of a breast implant may improve the volume and appearance of breasts that also required a breast lift. A breast lift performed with implants is a more complicated procedure than a breast lift alone. This is because the breast implant seeks to increase and expand the volume and stretch of the breast tissue and skin, while the breast lift seeks to shape and tighten the overlying skin. Surgery must be carefully planned and executed when such opposing forces are present to ensure the maximum chance of a safe result. Dr. Granzow will go over your
