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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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Depends on how much lift you need

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 the extra tissue has to go somewhere. The vertical incision is where it goes. There are certain anatomic measurements that must be kept to create anatomically nice breasts. Often adding an implant... more

Ultimate breast lift

Hi, There is one more option. It's a new technique called the Ultimate Breast Lift and it is done by making an internal cone out of your existing breast tissue. This gives the appearance and firmness of implants. Then internal 'bra straps' are made and attached to your chest with permanent sutures to minimize descent of breast mound. It also has the added benefit of NO VERTICAL SCAR. The scars are hidden around the areola and under the natural crease of the... more

Breastlift Options

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) circumerolar: incision around the entire areola, which is made smaller and the skin is tightened with lifting the NAC upwards 3) lollipop: incision around the NAC and down on the breast 4) full... more

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There are multiple options for breast lift scars.

As plastic surgeons, we are constantly exploring techniques that give our patients the best aesthetic result with the least amount of scarring. There is definitely a spectrum of different types breast lifting procedures each with their unique set of scars. The most simple method is done by placing a breast implant which can lift the breast for those will only a very small amount of droop. On the other end of the spectrum, there is a Wise pattern breast reduction which requires not only a... more

External scars for breast lift operations

Dear MaddiesMom, While there are many versions of breast lift operations, if you group the surgeries based on external scars, there are 3 main types: Peri-areolar breast lift - the scar is confined to the junction between the breast skin and the areola. Lollipop breast lift - the resultant scar is around the areola, and then continues as a line down to the inframammary fold. Anchor incision breast lift - the scar looks like an anchor - it is the same as the lollipop but also has a line for... more

Many great options in breast lift surgery

Today, patients have many great options in breast lift surgery. In our practice, our priority is to establish any round and useful contour of the breast and then to minimize the number and extent of incisions necessary to create this new breast. The initial part of the surgery begins with suture techniques to the breast mound to shape it into a youthful and pleasing appearance. The overlying skin is then gently draped over the mound and closed without tension. 95% of our... more

Breast lift scars

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.

Many options for breast lift

The lollipop and/or inverted-T incision is the classic incision for breast lift surgery. There are other options, such as a no-vertical incision, but you need to have a narrow, very ptotic (hanging) breast. Also, if you just need a small lift, you might consider an implant to fill the volume. Finally, you can have a donut mastopexy where the incision is just around the areola. However, any of these alternative methods have drawbacks and, in most cases, do not give a nice results as the... more

Many options for breaast lift (mastopexy)

From simplest to most complex the procedures are: Periareolar: also called the crescent lift Circumareolar: also called the donut lift Circumveritical or veritical: also called the lollipop The Vertical and Horizontal: also called the Wise pattern, Lexer pattern, anchor, and inverted T lift The choice depends on essentially increasing degrees of ptosis (sag) Some surgeons prefer to add an implant either at the time of the procedure or at a later date to ensure upper breast fullness. more

Breast Lifting Scars?

Thank you for the question. Thank you for the question. Breast lifting involves some amount of skin excision. The skin excision serves to “tighten up” the breast skin envelope. How much skin needs to be removed will depend on each specific patient's situation. In other words, some patients require more “lifting” and have the need for additional incisions. Generally, these incisions range from around the areola, vertical breast incisions,... more

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