What Does a Breast Lift Scar Look Like?

Thank you for the question. Breast lift scars will vary greatly from patient to patient. Both the location of the scars and the appearance of the scars will depend on many factors including the exact type of breast lift performed, genetics, ethnicity, technical expertise, postoperative complications etc. For more precise information, it would be in your best interest to seek consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes. more

The pattern of scars has been well explored by the other consultants. However, as you observed, some scars are almost imperceptible. The scar around the nipple-areolar complex generally becomes inconspicous first, as it blends with the pigmented skin. At the other end of the lift, the horizontal limb of the lift is usually the second to appear fine lined, narrow and white. It's the vertical portion of the mastopexy which stays more visible for a longer time. The scar will usually be narrow,... more

There are several different types of incisions used to perform breast lifts (mastopexy). These can range from a semi-circle around the upper portion of the areola (crescent lift), to a circle around the entire areola (circumareolar mastopexy), to a "lolli-pop" like incision (vertical) to an anchor scar (wise-pattern). The lightness or darkness of the final scar depends on your skin quality, ethnicity, genetics, nutrition and tension on the wound closure, to name a few. Usually... more

If a breast needs a lift, implants are simply not going to replace the architectural rearrangement of a well executed lift. There are many types of lifts; periareolar (around the areola), vertical (lollipop) and standard (anchor incision). Each is selected for the type of ptosis or droopiness. The scars are permanent and so many times they depend on the genetics of the individual. In general the shape wins over the scar. A well shaped breast with a scar is better accepted by the patient... more

 All breast lift operations leave a permanent scar.  Most patient do heal well. This can br something as simple as a scar around the border of the areola, a lollipop type incision or an anchor type incision.

The appearance of breast lift scars are quite variable, and are dependent on a number of factors, including skin color, genetics, smoking, history of poor wound healing, surgical technique, and type of operation performed. Usually there is a scar around the areola which heals well. There may also be a vertical scar from the areola to the crease beneath the breast ('lollipop' technique). These scars will always be visible if you closely inspect the area, and may take over 6 months to fade.... more

Hi! We do most breast lifts with the internal vertical Lejour technique, which produces good long term shape, and a lollipop scar.  The scars usually fade a lot but they do not disappear. You can see breast lift scars on our web site (and a lot of other sites).

Breast lift scars avry quite a bit depending on the type of lift, the degree of tightness and the way a patient heals. The least scarring is with the doughnut mastopexy-around the areola. The next is the lolly pop scar and the third is the anchor scar. On many pictures it is difficult to see the scars wither because they are hidden by the breast(which is why they are placed where they are), they are really great scars(which sometimes is the case) or because of photografic technique. The... more

There are essentially three scar patterns after a breast lift depending on how much lifting is required. the incisions are completely around the areola, around the areola and down to the breast fold and lastly around the areola down to and along the breast fold for a variable distance.The incisions around the areola generally do well as this is an area of color change which camouflages the scar. In the latter 2 techniques this incision can be nearly imperceptible. The vertical incision... more

SEE VIDEO BY CLICKING "MORE":  Mastopexy comes in all sorts of different designs and the choice of incision depends on your anatomy and surgeon's preferences. The scar is a direct consequence of the incision, technique and your response to injury. Discuss this with your surgeon. see video

If tyou need a lift, there is no way around it. Implants alone will not lift you. There are various lift scar patterns depending on how much lift you need. These include the top half of the areola, all the way around the areola, around the areola plus a vertical, and the anchor shaped scar. A lift is a sculpting operation and needs to be done by a surgeon who is good at it. Everyone is different and no 2 surgeons will give you the same result. In the end, if you get a great shape, the... more

The final appearance of a Breast lift scar would depend on which technique was used, the skill / judgment of the surgeon, the ethnicity, skin type and compliance of the woman (smoking is a HORRIBLE thing), was an implant placed as well or not. Classically, a lift can be done with a scar either along the very top of the areola (Crescent) or completely around it (Periareolar), around the areola and vertically down the breast (Lollipop) or around the areola, down the breast and under the bottom... more