Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation: Which Option Fits Your Goals?

Dr. Siamak Agha of The Aesthetics Centers in Newport Beach explains the key differences between breast lift and augmentation procedures—and how to choose what’s right for you.

Every woman’s body and aesthetic vision are unique—which is why breast enhancement isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Some patients desire more volume and fullness, while others want to restore youthful lift and shape. Understanding the difference between a breast lift (mastopexy) and a breast augmentation is the first step in achieving your ideal result.

At The Aesthetics Centers in Newport Beach, Dr. Siamak Agha helps patients navigate these choices with clarity and expertise. His tailored approach ensures that every woman receives a treatment plan that enhances her natural beauty and fits her lifestyle and goals.

Understanding the Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

A breast lift is designed to address sagging, drooping, or deflation of the breasts—often caused by aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations. The goal is to reposition and reshape the breast tissue for a perkier, youthful contour without necessarily changing size.

What a breast lift can achieve:

• Raises the breasts to a higher position on the chest
• Re-centers the nipple and areola for symmetry
• Removes excess or stretched skin
• Improves firmness and shape

Dr. Agha’s advanced lift techniques prioritize minimal scarring and natural proportions, using incision patterns tailored to each patient’s degree of sagging and skin elasticity.

Understanding Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation focuses on increasing volume and fullness using implants or, in some cases, fat transfer. It’s ideal for women who feel their breasts are smaller than desired, asymmetrical, or have lost fullness after pregnancy or weight loss.

What breast augmentation can achieve:

• Adds volume and projection
• Enhances body proportions and balance
• Restores fullness in the upper breast
• Boosts confidence and wardrobe fit

Dr. Agha uses the latest implant technology—including cohesive silicone “gummy bear” implants and natural fat grafting—to create soft, natural-looking enhancement.

Implant options include:

• Round or teardrop shape depending on desired contour
• Smooth or textured shell for feel and stability
• Saline or cohesive silicone gel based on patient preference

At The Aesthetics Centers, each implant is carefully chosen to complement body type, chest anatomy, and personal aesthetic goals.

When to Combine a Lift and Augmentation

Many women benefit most from combining a breast lift with implants—especially those who want both lift and fullness.

A combined augmentation-mastopexy addresses:

• Volume loss and sagging simultaneously
• Deflation after pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Downward-pointing nipples or stretched skin

This approach allows Dr. Agha to reposition the breasts while adding natural volume, creating a balanced, youthful contour that looks beautifully proportionate.

“Confidence isn’t about size—it’s about harmony, proportion, and how you feel every day.”

How to Decide Which Option Fits Your Goals

During your consultation at The Aesthetics Centers, Dr. Agha evaluates several factors to determine which procedure—or combination—will achieve your desired outcome.

Key considerations include:

• Your current breast size and shape
• Degree of sagging (ptosis)
• Skin elasticity and thickness
• Your ideal cup size and projection
• Lifestyle and recovery preferences

For example:

• If you’re happy with your size but want to address sagging → Breast Lift
• If you want to increase volume and projection → Breast Augmentation
• If you want both lift and fullness → Lift + Augmentation

Dr. Agha uses advanced 3D imaging to help patients visualize potential outcomes and make confident, informed decisions.

The Aesthetics Centers Difference

Choosing the right surgeon is just as important as choosing the right procedure. At The Aesthetics Centers in Newport Beach, Dr. Siamak Agha combines surgical precision with an artistic eye, ensuring results that look beautifully natural from every angle.

Why patients trust Dr. Agha:

• Board-certified expertise in breast enhancement
• Personalized surgical planning and simulation
• Focus on proportional, natural-looking outcomes
• Compassionate care from consultation to recovery

Conclusion

Whether you’re seeking a lifted, more youthful shape or enhanced volume and curves, the right breast procedure can restore both balance and confidence. With Dr. Siamak Agha’s expertise at The Aesthetics Centers in Newport Beach, you’ll receive a tailored approach designed to achieve results that align with your goals—and feel beautifully your own.

Schedule your private consultation today to explore your options for breast lift, augmentation, or combination enhancement.