Breast Reduction vs. Breast Uplift

Every year, thousands of women throughout the UK benefit enormously from both breast uplift and breast reduction surgery. What’s the difference? Well, in short, breast reduction is a procedure for reshaping exceptionally large breasts surgically to increase your comfort and satisfaction. Breast uplift, on the other hand, is a procedure that firms and lifts the breasts to restore the former, fuller appearance of the bust line.

Let’s explore the two procedures further:

Breast reduction
Large breasts can dominate a woman's appearance, make you look unbalanced and make exercise difficult or even impossible to do. Overly large breasts frequently have a considerable affect on self-confidence and can even affect personal relationships. The aim of breast reduction surgery is to give you smaller, shapelier breasts that are in proportion to the rest of your body.

What is the procedure?
The most common procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision that circles the areola and extends down in a vertical line. It will then follow the natural curve of the crease beneath the breast. Excess breast tissue, fat and skin are then removed and the nipples and remaining underlying tissues are moved to a new higher location. The skin from both sides of the breast is then brought down and around the areola shaping a new contour.

Could I be a suitable candidate for breast reduction?
If you are suffering from psychological distress and physical discomfort, as a result of having large breasts, a breast reduction operation may be necessary.

Physical problems may include:

• Skin problems
• Poor posture
• Excessive sweating and rashes
• Backache
• Neck pain
• Shoulder ache
• Infections under the breasts
• Weals or grooves on the shoulders from bra straps
• An inability to exercise or take part in sports

 

What can I expect from the surgery?
Most patients are pleased with the outcome and find they have smaller, lighter, and firmer breasts. You will be freed from the physical discomfort of large breasts and your body will be better proportioned, therefore in most cases giving a new-found confidence.

Breast reduction surgery can result in:

• Improved balance in size and shape
• Greater ease in finding clothing that fits evenly across the chest
• Improved sense of comfort, particularly in body-conscious clothing

 

Breast Uplift
Breast uplift surgery (Mastopexy) is a procedure that firms and lifts the breasts to restore the former, fuller appearance of your bust line. Breasts of any size can be lifted, and many women have a breast lift because pregnancy and breastfeeding have left them with stretched skin and less volume in their breasts.

Could breast uplift increase the size of my breasts?
No, but it is commonly done at the same time as breast augmentation when a bigger bust is desired, so that not only the firmness but also the volume of your breasts will be increased.

Breast uplift surgery is for women who wish to uplift and reshape their breasts for the following reasons:

• They suffer from uneven (asymmetrical) breasts

• Their breasts are affected by the adverse effects of age and gravity following pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight increase or loss

Whether you are a good candidate for breast uplift surgery is a question that can only be answered after a full consultation with your plastic or reconstructive surgeon. Determining factors are your age and health.

Will I really look and feel better after breast uplift?
Your expectations need to be realistic. Patients are usually pleased with the outcome and find they have a feeling of increased self-confidence. Your breasts will be shapelier and firmer. The overall achievement will be having a completely natural look that complements your figure.

Find out more

If you would like to find out more about breast uplift or breast reduction surgery (or to arrange a consultation), contact us today on 08707 606 555, or by completing our online enquiry form for an immediate response.