Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation: Which One Is Right for You?

Choosing between a breast lift and breast augmentation is one of the most common decisions women face when considering breast surgery. Both procedures can rejuvenate and enhance your figure, but they achieve different goals. At Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim help patients determine which option—or combination—best fits their anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic vision.

What a Breast Lift Does

A breast lift (mastopexy) restores youthful shape and position to sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening underlying tissue. The goal is not to increase size but to elevate and reshape the breast for a firmer, more balanced contour.
A breast lift may be right for you if:

• You have sagging or drooping breasts after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging

• Your nipples point downward or fall below the breast crease

• You’re satisfied with your breast size in a bra but want improved firmness and shape
  A lift can also correct asymmetry and rejuvenate stretched areolas, resulting in a naturally youthful silhouette.

What Breast Augmentation Does

Breast augmentation enhances volume and projection using implants. The procedure is ideal for patients who want larger breasts, improved symmetry, or restored fullness after pregnancy or weight changes.
Augmentation may be ideal if you:

• Want a fuller cup size or more upper pole volume

• Have naturally small breasts or have lost volume over time

• Desire enhanced proportion between the breasts and body shape

Combining a Lift and Augmentation

For many women, the best results come from combining both procedures—a breast lift with implants. This approach lifts sagging tissue while adding volume and fullness, creating youthful, proportional results. Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim often recommend this combined technique for women who have experienced both deflation and sagging after pregnancy or weight loss.

How the Surgeons Personalize Each Procedure

Every patient’s anatomy and goals are unique. During your consultation, Drs. David and Eugene Kim will assess your skin elasticity, nipple position, and breast volume before recommending the best approach. They focus on achieving natural results that harmonize with your body, using advanced surgical techniques and an artistic eye for balance.

Why Patients Choose Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery

Patients trust Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim for their technical expertise, aesthetic precision, and commitment to natural-looking results. Their approach emphasizes harmony and proportion—enhancing your curves while maintaining soft, feminine contours.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery to discover whether a breast lift, augmentation, or combined procedure is the best way to achieve your goals.

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