Who is a good candidate for breast augmentation?
8 West ClinicVancouver and North Vancouver
October 24, 2026
Key takeaways
- Breast augmentation on its own suits people who mainly want more volume.
- It's usually a good fit when the nipple still sits fairly high on the breast.
- When the breast, nipple and areola have dropped noticeably over time, a breast lift is often the better option.
- Your consultation looks at both volume and position before recommending a plan.
Volume or position
Dr. Geoff Masschelein, MD, FRCSC, Specialist in Plastic Surgery, explains the first thing he looks at when someone asks about breast augmentation: whether the goal is more volume, or whether the breast has also dropped.
When augmentation alone is a good fit
If you mainly want more volume and your nipple still sits in a fairly high position, breast augmentation on its own is often a good fit.
When a lift may suit you better
If the breast, nipple and areola have descended quite a bit over time, adding volume alone won't lift them. In that case, a breast lift is usually the better option.
Assessed first
Your consultation looks at both volume and position before any plan is made. Read more about breast augmentation and breast and body surgery at 8 West Clinic in Vancouver and North Vancouver.
