Combining Breast Augmentation and Other Procedures

    PHOENIX, AZ, June 29, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular and frequently performed plastic surgery procedures in the United States year after year. Women with small or disproportionate breasts can enjoy a fuller, more symmetrical look through the skilled placement of silicone or saline breast implants.

However, enhancement is not the only reason patients might choose to undergo breast surgery. Some patients seek breast augmentation to balance their uneven breast size, to correct a congenital breast defect, or to compensate for reduced breast mass after surgery or pregnancy.

Determining Your Goals for Cosmetic Surgery

When you are considering breast augmentation, or any other plastic surgery procedure, it's in your best interest to consult with an experienced and skilled plastic surgeon who can help you determine your specific goals for your body, and outline a treatment plan to achieve them. In certain cases, a breast augmentation alone will not give patients the results they are looking for.

Common Procedures to Pair with Breast Augmentation

In order to achieve more dramatic results, or a more refined overall look, some patients choose to combine one of the following procedures with their breast augmentation:

- Breast lift
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

If you have breasts that sag, or if your breast skin has lost its elasticity, a breast lift can improve the shape, contours, and firmness of your breasts, sometimes making them appear larger simply by bringing the tissue together. When combined with breast augmentation, a breast lift can contribute to a more satisfying overall result.

Liposuction is another popular procedure to combine with breast augmentation, as it can address stubborn, resistant fat deposits that have not responded to diet or exercise. Liposuction can treat several areas of the body, and is often used to complement other plastic surgery procedures besides breast augmentations, including face lifts and tummy tucks.

While not a weight loss tool, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can help you after you have reached your target weight by removing excess skin and tightening the muscles around your abdominal area that have been stretched. Combined with a breast augmentation, a tummy tuck can help you achieve a look you'll be proud to show off come summertime.

Plastic Surgery Candidacy

In order to consider a breast augmentation surgery, let alone a breast augmentation combined with one of the above procedures, you must be in excellent overall health. Plastic surgery candidates must meet strict criteria in order to have certain procedures performed.

The ideal breast surgery candidate is:

- 18+ years old
- Not pregnant or nursing
- In good physical, metabolic, and psychological health
- At a stable weight
- Not planning major weight loss or pregnancy

Additionally, good cosmetic surgery candidates have realistic expectations about what can be accomplished with each procedure. A skilled plastic surgeon can discuss your desired procedure with you and determine if it really is the best option to accomplish the results you're looking for.

If you live in Arizona and would like more information about breast augmentation, or any other plastic surgery procedure, please visit the website of board-certified Glendale plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan W. Gawley, MD.

Website: http://www.gawleyplasticsurgery.com

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