Do You Find Among Your BL Patients a Significant Percentage That Have Issues with the Vertical Scar?

I have decided to undergo a much needed breast lift after nursing 4 children. Consultations with PS's in my area all recommended the lollipop type BL. Fees ranged from $6000-$7800. I also inquired online from a PS about a BL without the vertical scar. The quote I received was $10,900 plus travel costs. I have not ruled this surgeon out as his before & afters are phenomenal but I am trying to weigh the cost/benefit. Is the vertical scar a physical or psychological issue to the average patient?

Tags:

Comment on this

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by susan9649 in Atlanta

Doctor Answers (3)
Community Comments (0)

Vertical Breast Lift Concerns

Although the vertical portion can remain visible and may bother some patients, patients, in general, are so happy with the lifted, rounded, tight look to the breasts that the scars are a worthwhile tradeoff. I always show patients before and after photos to give them a sense of what to expect with regard to the scars and improved contours. Kenneth Hughes, MD breast lift Los Angeles, CA

Breast Lifts and Scaring

Hello, I agree whole heartily that although the vertical scar is the one scar that most women fear, it is the scar that is most likely to become completely inconspicuous. A vast majority of my breast lift/breast reduction patients have no issues with any scarring, but when they do it is most likely the horizontal scar under the breast, usually at the ends of the scar. That is why most surgeons like myself strive to shorten the horizontal scar. The few sites I visited... more

Vertical Scar

Among patients who have had an anchor type lift or a breast reduction with the same pattern of incision,and in whom the scars have matured (one year), I find the most complaints are with the horizontal scar in (or near) the fold, next most common complaints are about the peri-areolar scar, and the fewest about the vertical scar. Of patients who have required intervention, usually kenalog injection, the vertical scars are the least common to require injections... more