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Would I Be Able to Get Away with a Donut Lift? I Dont Want the Vertical Scar from a Lolipop Lift. (photo)

Would i be able to get away with a donut lift?I can't afford time of work for 2 surgeries (TT last year & vaycay this year) and i would like to get implants plus a lift at the same time. I am aware that this increase risks. How much would you quote me just by the pictures? my nipples are much higher when they contract from the cold. I dont mine the somewhat fake look of implants. 26, 5'6, 155 lbs

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15 Doctor Answers | Asked by Cagirl1986 in San Jose, CA

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Donut lift (mastopexy)

From looking at the photos you are not a candidate for a donut lift with inplants. You will need a consultation to dedide on the mastopexy depending on the type and size of the implant that you select with your surgeon.

Donut Lift?

A donut lift alone will not give enough lift. With implants, this will predictably result in the breast tissue draping off the implant, an unnatural and unsatisfying appearance. This is not the same as the fake look of implants that are too large. If you choose a donut lift, you may be back a year later asking how best to correct your new breast problem. All the best.

Donut lift won't work for you.

I have found that donut lifts can either reduce the size of the areola or lift the nipple maybe one or two centimeters (less than an inch). It cannot do both. Any doctor who says he/she can get you a nice result with just a donut hasn't learned this lesson (the hard way). In my opinion, shape always trumps scars.

Beautiful breasts without implants

Thank you for your photos. It appears that you are an excellent candidate for the Ultimate Breast Lift. The UBL is a new technique that reshapes and lifts breasts permanently so that the lift is not temporary like your conventional vertical scar lifts. The UBL does not require a vertical scar which inherently weakens a lift. In vertical scar techniques an incision is placed at the point of maximum tension which eventually weakens the lift and widens the scar. With the UBL the inner cone and... more

What type of breast lift?

I think that a standard, vertical type, of breast lift would give you the best improvement in the shape of your breasts. Adding implants will help enhance the size obviously. If you like the shape of your breasts, you won't notice the scars, which continue to improve even over 2-3 years. Good luck.

Donut vs Lollipop breast lift

Thanks for your photos. My recommendation would be to consider the "lollipop" mastopexy as the lower breast scars can and usually do fade nicely after a couple of years. Most "after" pictures fail to show this as they are usually taken a few months after the surgery. As for the donut technique, it may be effective for very subtle lifts, but the majority of them will truncate your natural breast cone and I call this a "do-not" technique.

Donut lifts fail the time test in most hands

But if you are accepting of this, it will produce a good initial result. Some doctors do have better techniques with much more internal work using the donut mastopexy and can produce good results. Most doctors do not utilize this and rely on skin to hold things and skin will stretch out with time.

Curtis Wong, MD

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Breast lift, which technique

Hi, based on your pictures I can see that you have what we call a grade 3 ptosis or sagging (nipples below the skin fold) and the treatment for that degree of sagging even with an implant is a vertical or full anchor type breast lift. a donut lift might work for lesser degrees of sagging. please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss your options based on your physical examination.

Would I Be Able to Get Away with a Donut Lift?

Thank you for enclosing good photos. I am a fan of the Donut lift and use it frequently, but I would not want to use that procedure for you as you would be unhappy with the lift. When the areola is that low and there is that much skin in the lower half of the breast you will get the best result by removing that skin. I would not even consider the lollipop for you but would prefer the anchor (also called keyhole) procedure. Of course the final decision is yours, but there are no shortcuts to... more

Donut vs lollipop breast lift

Although a lollipop breat lift may result in a greater lift, you may be a candidate for a donut mastopexy. It would require a physical exam to determine which option would be in your best interest. Costs for breast augmentation and breat lift can vary from approximately $8,000 to $11,000 depending on the type of lift and the type of implants.

Avoiding Vertical breast lift scar

I understand that you want to avoid a vertical or anchor scar on your breasts.This is a common concern of patients It is not always possible to predict how a circumareolar lift will improve your breasts.There are many factors involved,including your specific anatomy and tissues.The surgical technique used and whether an implant will be used and what type of implant A vertical lift is more predictable,however with this understanding if you want to minimize scarring you can certainly... more

Lollipop v. Peri-areolar Breast Lift

Thank you for your questions and photograph. You would be very disappointed with a periareolar lift. The smaller periareolar lift repositions your nipple only a few centimeters and does not do much to reshape the breast. A lollipop or vertical would improve shape and position significantly. It is well worth the vertical scar.

What kind of lift is best for me?

There is no replacement for an in person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon but based upon the photos, I think you would get a better result from abreast lift with a vertical component (Lollipop type). The peri-areolar lift has a limited role in the management of breast sagginess even with an implant. Minimal sagginess responds best but otherwise can give an unnatural or flattened look. Discuss your options with a board-certified plastic surgeon to come up with the best option for... more

Donut Breast Lift versus Lollipop Breat Lift - How to Choose

Lollipop Breast Lift Plus Implant is the best option for you. With your degree of sagging and with less than optimal fullness on top you will most likely need a Short scar Vertical Breast lift (lollipop technique) for best results. Without an exam and learning from you more information about your wishes it is hard to give you a definitive answer but your photos are pretty revealing.. The answer to your question lies in letting you surgeon know specifically what you would like to look... more

A vertical pattern breast lift would give you the best result

Based on your photos, I would recommend a vertical pattern (lollipop) breast lift at the time of your breast implant insertion. The "donut" or circumareolar pattern will likely not provide sufficient lift and may flatten your breast shape. I realize that patients do not want to have more incisions (scars) than they need, but in order to achieve the best shape or contour, sometimes the more involved lift is needed.The total cost of the procedure depends on whether you select saline or... more