Side by side
Which one answers your question?
| Augmentation | Lift | Reduction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changes | Volume | Position and shape | Volume and weight |
| Usually for | Wanting more fullness | Firmness lost after pregnancy or weight change | Neck, back and shoulder pain |
| Surgical time | 1.5 to 2 hours | 1.5 to 3 hours | 3 to 4.5 hours |
| Anesthesia | General | General | General |
| Back to work | ~2 weeks | ~2 weeks | ~2 weeks |
| Final results | Up to 12 months for all three | ||
Procedure, recovery and results will vary from patient to patient.
Credentials
When it comes to your look,
certifications matter.
Dr. Hosn is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery with expertise in aesthetic surgery, and holds membership in the field’s leading professional societies.
American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The Aesthetic Society
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Dr. Hosn maintains his certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery’s continuous certification program and consistently exceeds the continuing medical education requirements set by plastic surgery societies.