Why Should I Combine My Breast Augmentation With A Breast Lift?

Posted on by Dr. Y Anthony Nakamura

Many women considering breast enhancement want fuller volume and a more lifted, youthful shape. When concerns like sagging breasts, excess skin, and loss of breast volume happen together, a combined breast augmentation and lift can be the most effective solution. At Accent On You, patients benefit from customized surgical planning led by two highly respected, board-certified plastic surgeons.

Understanding Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift

Although often discussed together, breast augmentation and breast lift surgery address different aesthetic concerns. Combining them into a single augmentation mastopexy procedure allows both volume and position to be corrected simultaneously.

Augmentation

Breast augmentation focuses on increasing breast size and improving breast profile using breast implants. Patients may choose between silicone breast implants, saline implants, or silicone implants depending on their anatomy, breast tissue, chest wall dimensions, and desired breast shape. Augmentation alone can enhance volume, but it does not correct sagging tissues or low nipple position.

Lift

A breast lift repositions the breasts by removing excess skin, tightening breast skin, and elevating the nipple position for a more youthful breast contour. Techniques such as a vertical lift or an anchor-shaped incision are selected based on skin elasticity, breast size, and the degree of sagging. While a lift improves breast contour, it does not restore lost volume.

The Benefits of a Combination Procedure

A breast lift with augmentation delivers comprehensive results by restoring fullness while correcting sagging breasts. Key benefits include:

  • A more youthful breast contour and improved breast shape
  • Enhanced breast volume without compromising nipple position
  • One surgery, one recovery period, and one surgeon’s fee
  • More balanced results for patients with sagging tissues and volume loss
  • Reduced the need for future corrective breast surgery

Most patients appreciate that this outpatient procedure, typically performed under general anesthesia, addresses multiple concerns at once while minimizing overall downtime. Many return to light activity within a few weeks while wearing a supportive surgical bra during the healing process.

Considerations Before Your Surgery

Because augmentation mastopexy is a major surgery, a thorough exam and in-depth consultation are essential to ensure safe, predictable results. During your evaluation, your plastic surgeon will carefully assess factors such as skin elasticity, overall breast skin quality, breast tissue thickness, and the position of the inframammary fold, all of which influence implant selection and surgical technique.

Your personal health history, including weight fluctuations, future weight gain or loss plans, and the need for a baseline mammogram, particularly for patients with a history of breast cancer, will also be discussed. It’s equally important to understand practical aspects of surgery, including the cost of implants, anticipated pain medication needs, and what to expect during the healing process. Your surgeon will review the surgical procedure process and any questions you may have.

Why Choose Accent On You?

At Accent On You, patients are cared for by Dr. Nakamura and Dr. Halani, both board-certified plastic surgeons recognized by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and active members of the Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Nakamura is known for his meticulous surgical technique and attention to natural-looking results across cosmetic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures.

Dr. Halani brings advanced training and a patient-centered approach, focusing on safety, proportion, and long-term outcomes. Together, they tailor every breast enhancement surgery to the patient’s anatomy, goals, and lifestyle, whether restoring volume after weight loss, correcting sagging breasts, or refining breast shape after pregnancy.

Take the Next Step Towards Your Dream Look

If you’re considering a boob job but want more than just added volume, combining breast augmentation surgery with a breast lift may be the ideal solution. Schedule your personalized consultation at Accent On You to help determine whether augmentation mastopexy is the right procedure for you.

Everything You Need to Know About Breast Augmentation

Posted on by Dr. Y Anthony Nakamura

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for women seeking to enhance their breast size, restore lost breast volume, or improve overall breast shape. At Accent On You, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Nakamura specializes in creating beautiful, natural-looking results tailored to each breast augmentation patient’s goals. Whether you’re looking to correct uneven breasts or restore fullness after weight loss, the right approach can help you achieve your desired outcome.

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Also known as augmentation mammoplasty, breast augmentation surgery involves enhancing the breasts through breast implants or fat transfer techniques. Many patients choose to undergo breast augmentation to restore breast volume lost after pregnancy or significant weight loss.

Others may wish to refine their contours following breast reconstruction or reconstructive breast surgery after breast cancer. No matter the motivations, the goal is to achieve soft, natural-looking, augmented breasts that complement your body proportions and lifestyle.

Types of Implants

Dr. Nakamura offers a range of implant options, each of which provides unique benefits to breast shape, feel, and long-term outcomes:

Saline Breast Implants

Saline implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution after implant insertion, allowing for smaller incisions and precise volume adjustments. In the rare event of a breast implant rupture, the saline solution is naturally absorbed by the body.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone breast implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel that closely mimics the feel of natural fat tissue. These implants are especially popular for patients seeking soft, smooth contours and a realistic texture.

Implant Placement Options

Where your implant is positioned can impact your final results. There are a few implant placement techniques that can be applied based on your anatomy and goals:

  • Subglandular (above the muscle): The implant is placed above the pectoral muscle but beneath the breast tissue, offering a fuller upper breast.
  • Submuscular (below the muscle): The implant sits under the chest muscles, providing more soft tissue coverage and a natural slope.

What to Expect

Breast implant surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. The surgical procedure usually takes one to two hours. After surgery, your breasts are supported with a surgical bra or surgical tape to aid recovery.

Mild breast pain, swelling, and tightness are normal during the healing phase. Most patients return to normal activities within a week, although heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided for several weeks.

Risks & Benefits

Every cosmetic procedure carries some risk, but complications from breast surgery are rare when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon. Possible risks include:

  • Scar tissue formation
  • Capsular contracture
  • Breast implant illness

The benefits, however, are truly transformative; breast augmentation not only enhances breast shape and symmetry but can also have a profound impact on self-image and confidence. Many patients report feeling more balanced in their proportions and more comfortable in their clothing. Whether you’re restoring volume lost after pregnancy, correcting uneven breasts, or simply seeking to achieve your ideal silhouette, the results can bring both aesthetic and emotional satisfaction.

Choosing the Right Surgeon for Your Breast Augmentation

Dr. Nakamura at Accent On You is board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery and has extensive experience in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, including fat transfer breast augmentation and breast implant surgery. His patient-centered approach ensures your augmentation surgery is tailored to your unique anatomy and desired outcome.

The success of your breast augmentation depends on the skill and artistry of your plastic surgeon. Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Nakamura at Accent On You to explore your breast augmentation options.