Breast Implants
Breast implants are silicone or saline medical devices that are inserted either over or under the chest muscles to make the breasts larger. They usually look like small bags, with silicone implants coming pre-filled from the manufacturer, and the surgeon fills saline implants after their insertion into the body.
Implants augment, or add to, the breast and make them physically larger. This is beneficial to those looking for increased volume and a fuller bust. This could be because of a loss of volume due to breastfeeding or simply because you feel your breasts are not at the size you wish them to be. Breast implants come in many varieties of shape, feel, and size and when speaking with Dr. Vennemeyer, you’ll go over these options so that you both can ensure the result will be to your satisfaction.
Breast Lift
A breast lift re-positions the breasts on the chest to a more youthful, perky place.
A breast lift moves the breasts up. Sometimes, due to age, pregnancy, or other factors, the breasts can sag and sit lower than their initial natural position on the chest. This can make fitting clothes, bras, and dresses difficult.
To lift the breasts, the surgeon removes excess skin and may also move around and re-position your breast tissue. This procedure creates perkier breasts that look more youthful. If you are satisfied with the size of your breasts, but would like them to be perkier and sit higher on your chest, a breast lift is ideal. When working with Dr. Vennemeyer, you’ll decide on how much lift is right for you.
Both
If you feel that your breasts are both smaller and less perky than you’d like, both procedures combined could be your best route. In a combined procedure, the breasts are moved up and augmented. This combined process is often best when the breasts are smaller than you like and are sitting down further on the chest as well. Dr. Vennemeyer will provide advice and options to determine if a lift and augmentation are right for you. Keep in mind there still may be more than one surgery required.
When going over your options, be sure to ask Dr. Vennemeyer any questions you may have. Breasts that you want and that feel like the truest expression of you are possible, and lifts and implants have their place, sometimes together.
