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Other options for breast lift scar?

Are there other options than the typical lollipop scar for breast lift?

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15 answers to “Other options for breast lift scar?”

A: Breast lift scars

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! In our New York City practice, 30% of breast lift patients do well with just a circular scar around the nipples.  70% do need the lollipop scars to get the best long term shape.  Breast lift patients do not need the older upside down T, or "anchor" scars.

A: options for breast lift scar?

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

 There are many types of scars for a breast lift. The link provided below gives you a discussion of the pros and cons of each. Remember to consider that the optimal result is the best shape with the least scar.  If I am not using an implant, I think the best result is the lollipop scar, even though... more

A: Breast lift options

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Yes, there are basically 3 options for a breast lift, and they all depend on the amount of "droopiness"  or ptosis of your nipple/arealoa.  For minimal ptosis, the incisions can be kept around the areola.   This leaves the least noticeable scars.  For moderate ptosis, a... more

A: Breast lift scar patterns

Richard P. Rand, MD

As stated, there are 4 different types of breast lift scar patterns.  Basically, the farther down your nipple has descended, the farther up it needs to go to look good and the more lift and more scars you need.  It comes down to trading shape for scar and often times the best shape does not come... more

A: Breastlift Options

Farbod Esmailian, MD

There are 4 basic lifts depending on how much ptosis or droopiness you have and how low your nipple and areola (NAC) are.  It also depends on if you will be having implants placed: 1) crescent:  involves a crescent of skin removed a the top of the NAC and the NAC is sutured up higher 2)... more

A: Lollipop, lollipop, lifesaver...

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Hello again Maddie's Mom, There are several available scars for breast lift surgery.  The scar that you require basically depends on the amount of breast sagging or ptosis that you have.  See a plastic surgoen to discuss your options.  Good luck!

A: Yes but..

Scott E. Kasden, MD

There are other types including the periareolar (around the areola), and other types that are "minimal" scar.  Each has pluses and minuses.  The choice of surgey is dependent on your physical presentation.  Everyone wants no scar, but it is not only possible.  The good news is... more

A: Many choices in breast lift surgery

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

The creation of an aesthetically beautiful breast is the object of all types of plastic surgical procedures designed for lifting the breast.  The most important part of any breast lift procedure is to match the correct procedure to correct the appropriate patient.  If we try to force an operation or... more

A: Breast lift options

Steven Wallach, MD

It all depends upon what you want. If you want larger breasts, sometimes an implant alone will lift them. If this does not do the trick, a circumareolar lift can sometimes be added to raise the areola on the mound. Of course, a lollipop lift may be necessary or even a "t- shaped" incision is the... more

A: Depends on how much lift you need

Christopher L. Hess, MD

The "lollipop" incision for a breast lift is used when more tissue needs to be removed.  If the nipple only needs to be move up 1-2 cm then an incision around the Ariela is enough.  However if it needs more a perihelia incision will not be enough as the tissue will bunch too much.  So... more

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