Breast size and breast position are two different issues, which is why a reduction and a lift are not interchangeable. If you’re trying to decide which fits your goals, our breast reduction and breast lift options at Genesis Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa are a good place to start. Dr. Jayesh Panchal is a board-certified plastic surgeon and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Association of Plastic Surgeons.
When Breast Reduction May Fit Better
Breast reduction is primarily about decreasing volume. If overly large breasts contribute to neck or upper-back pain, shoulder grooves from bra straps, skin irritation, or a heavy feeling at the end of the day, reducing their size may improve comfort. The operation removes breast tissue, fat, and skin while reshaping the breasts.
Our breast surgery overview can also help you compare reduction with the other breast procedures we perform.
When a Breast Lift Makes More Sense
A lift is more likely to enter the conversation when you are comfortable with your breast volume but unhappy with sagging or a lower nipple position. It removes excess skin and reshapes the breast mound without necessarily making the breasts substantially smaller.
Volume loss can complicate the decision. If your breasts have become both lower and less full after pregnancy, aging, or weight changes, breast augmentation may be considered with a lift. Post-pregnancy breast changes can also be part of a broader mommy makeover.
What If Size and Sagging Both Bother You?
You do not always have to choose one operation. Genesis offers breast reduction with lift as a commonly combined approach. That can decrease excess volume while improving shape and breast position.
A useful way to think about the choice is:
- Too much volume or physical discomfort: Consider reduction.
- Sagging with acceptable volume: Consider a lift.
- Sagging and too much volume: A combination may be worth discussing.
You can also review our before-and-after gallery to see the types of changes breast surgery can create.
Compare Your Breast Surgery Options in Edmond, OK
If you’re still unsure which direction fits what you want to change, contact us to meet with Dr. Panchal. Our team at Genesis Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa can evaluate breast size, position, and proportion at our Edmond office. Call 405-340-9949.
