{"id":3588,"date":"2010-07-20T15:00:52","date_gmt":"2010-07-20T15:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thebodydoc.nkpadmin.com\/?p=3588"},"modified":"2019-05-17T15:49:13","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T15:49:13","slug":"breast-lift-vs-breast-augmentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebodydoc.com\/ciaravino-blog\/breast-lift-vs-breast-augmentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is entirely socially acceptable for women to enhance their appearance through plastic surgery today. Because of this more open attitude towards plastic surgical procedures, you may be interested in plastic surgery for yourself, but you may not have a solid idea of what you want done. If you are interested in plastic surgery for your breasts there are two options for you to consider. The first is <a href=\"\/breast-surgery-houston\/breast-augmentation\/\">breast augmentation<\/a>, the second is a <a href=\"\/breast-surgery-houston\/breast-lift-mastopexy\/\">breast lift<\/a>. The main difference between the two procedures is that a breast augmentation involves the use of breast implants to change the size and shape of the breasts, whereas a breast lift corrects the effects of sagging breasts. Each procedure has their benefits and drawbacks. Most women opt for breast augmentation for bigger and perkier breasts, but if child birth or age has caused the breasts to sag, a breast lift may be the way to go. Some women find that a combination of breast augmentation with a breast lift suits their aesthetic goals best. To find out more about the benefits of breast augmentation and the breast lift procedure, please <a href=\"\/contact-houston-plastic-surgeon\/\">contact<\/a> the office of <a href=\"\/houston-plastic-surgeon\/\">Dr. Michael Ciaravino<\/a> to schedule a consultation today. Dr. Ciaravino serves the Houston and Sugar Land, Texas area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is entirely socially acceptable for women to enhance their appearance through plastic surgery today. Because of this more open attitude towards plastic surgical procedures, you may be interested in plastic surgery for yourself, but you may not have a solid idea of what you want done. 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