There may be some confusion between breast augmentation and breast lift surgery Chicago, Illinois.  In fact, many women may neglect getting any sort of breast surgery because they think it is overly invasive.  It is important to note that there can be significant breast improvement without any sort of implant: the answer is breast lift surgery Chicago, Illinois. 

As the name implies, a breast lift works with a person’s natural breasts by raising the breast and areola to a more youthful shape.  While breast lift surgery Chicago, Illinois may be combined with implant surgery, it is not required.  The type of surgery you choose depends on your preference and what you want to achieve with the surgery.  If you want a total makeover, the lift may need to be combined with augmentation. 

Technically termed mastoplexy, breast lift augmentation Chicago, Illinois will use one or more incisions, depending on the nature of the breast.  Women with smaller breasts may need fewer incisions than women with larger breasts.  However, women with smaller breasts more often combine breast lift surgery Chicago, Illinois with an implant procedure.  Keep in mind also that breast lift surgery is available for men.  

Breast lift surgery can be performed with as many as three incisions and as few as one.  The most common incision is around the areola, lifting the nipple to a more central position on the breast.  Other incisions may be made beneath the press and/or from the base of the nipple to the bottom of the breast.  In the latter incision, excess skin may be removed.  Every breast lift surgery Chicago, Illinois is different so you will get be informed of what is required after your initial consultation.