Breast Lift with Augmentation
Lift, shape, and volume — combined in one carefully planned procedure.
What this procedure is
When ptosis and volume loss are both present, combining lift and augmentation can address both in a single surgery. Planning is more nuanced than either procedure alone, balancing implant choice, tissue support, and scar pattern.
Combined lift and augmentation is a more nuanced operation than either alone. The implant must be supported by tissue that has been reshaped, and the lift pattern must accommodate the implant's position. Done well, it is a single recovery for two coordinated changes.
How Dr. Gelb plans the procedure
- —Balanced planning of lift and implant placement.
- —Tissue-based implant selection for long-term shape.
- —Reshaping the breast mound while supporting the implant.
Sequence and technique are chosen so the lift carries the implant — not the other way around. In some patients, staging is the safer choice and is recommended when appropriate.
The right plan is determined in consultation, based on your anatomy, history, and goals — not from a template.
Tools matched to anatomy
Technology is selected when it improves the result — never by default. Tools serve the plan.
A safety-first standard of care
- —Combined vs. staged is decided by safety, not by default.
- —Tissue-based implant selection within the lift design.
Evidence-based recovery
Recovery mirrors a breast lift, with attention to implant settling over the first months. Recovery timelines and results vary. The plan, expectations, and timeline outlined here are general — your specific course is determined at consultation.
- Week 1
- Most patients return to desk work; upper-body activity restricted.
- Weeks 2 – 6
- Gradual return to activity; implant settling and tissue healing both progress.
- Months 3 – 12
- Final shape develops; scars mature and fade.
Selected results
Individual results vary. Images are shown with patient consent and are for educational purposes only. A consultation is required to determine candidacy.
Why combine the procedures?+
When both lift and volume are needed, combining can deliver a more cohesive result with a single recovery. Whether to combine or stage is decided in consultation.
Is this riskier than a lift alone?+
Combined procedures require more nuanced planning. Done well, they can be performed safely in appropriate candidates — selection is part of the plan.
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