Breast Lift Technique with Scar Under Crease and Around Areola?

I am interested inhaving a breast lift with breast augmentation. I am a 36DD with severe drooping now. I want to be a 36DDD after surgery. Doctors have recommended the anchor lift with augmentation. I consulted with one doctor who said the same, but also said I'm a candidate for a technique which I will only have a horizontal scar under my breast and around the areola. He said my breast will be nicely shaped and the lift will be good, with NO VERTICAL SCAR. What's this technique called and do any doctors from RealSelf perform this with augmentation?

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Breast lift without vertical scar that achieves appearance of implants

Hi, Yes, there is a technique that accomplishes what you are requesting. It is called the 'Ultimate Lift'. It lifts and reshapes your breast tissue so that it appears that you have implants. This technique works regardless of how saggy you are. The incisions are hidden around the areola and under the breast mound giving a natural appearance. There is no vertical scar. The newly constructed breast mound is attached permanently to your chest muscles allowing for a more... more

Anchor scar breast lift

There is a procedure for women whose nipples are completely below the crease under the breast in which the vertical scar is eliminated. The problem is that it doesn't give as good shape as when the vertical scar is used. The vertical scar is what gives the projection and conical shape to the breast. The vast majority of patients will trade the scars for the best shape and there will never be a procedure for significantly droopy breasts that doesn't involve scars.

Breast lifting without a vertical scar

It is possible to do a lift without a vertical incision, provided that a circumareolar scar and a horizontal scar in the fold of the breast would be made. This does not always guarantee a good result, however. Please remember that a breast enlargement performed without a suitable lift for your shape would only give you a more enlarged , drooping breast. Without photos it is impossible to give you a very appropriate answer about this . Always let your Plastic... more

Breast Lift without Vertical Scar?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you precise advice without direct examination. The no vertical incision breast lift can be useful but only in a few percentage of patients who are seeking breast lifting surgery. The majority of patients seeking breast lifting surgery benefit from excision of skin (and sometimes tissue) in the vertical and horizontal dimensions. This vertical component allows for better shaping of the breast mound... more

Breast lift with augmentation options

It’s hard to say without a photo which placement fits you the best. There are various factors regarding how you want your breasts to look and feel, but if you and your doctor have a good, open line of communication, you shouldn’t need to go back and forth on your decision. If you just want to go bigger, the only way to do that is with implants. Any type of incision for a breast lift will leave a scar, but there are ways now that are minimal scarring and give a pleasing, perky... more

Can I have a Breast Lift with only scars around my nipples and under the fold?

Hi there- This technique was popularized by Dr. Lalonde in Canada, and is a viable technique, however, the shape of the breast is never very nice... so in my opinion, it's not a very good option. My thinking as a plastic surgeon is that if we are going to do an operation to improve the appearance of your breasts, the only operation that makes sense (considering that you are going to undergo surgery, spend money, and go through a recovery process) is one that is HIGHLY LIKELY to give you the most more

Breast Lift Without Vertical Scar

I find it interesting that women who are about to undergo a breast lift are always concerned about the vertical scar. Yet, women who undergo breast reduction don't really care. The vertical scar is necessary to create a more rounded shape. Although a lift can be done without it the breast tends to be more flat appearing. So my advise is to get the right surgery that will give you the best, most well shaped breasts. The vertical scar will fade and is really only a concern to you.... more

Breast lift with horizontal scar

There are many different ways to perform a lift or breast reduction. I personally do not use this technique for I found that I can accomplish very nice results with either an Anchor or more commonly a vertical reduction.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

No Vertical Scar Mastopexy

There is a technique of mastopexy using no vertical scar. At one time I used this technique, but gave it up because I just got better results with other techniques and preferred the other scars. When it comes to deciding on surgery, the doctor is the most important. Can you communicate with him or her and do you feel comfortable? Also, are the results you see acceptable to you? Many techniques give excellent results. It is the person using the technique that really matters.... more

You should be a good candidate for the Breast Lift technique you want

A very patient specific/technique specific operation. You first must be a good candidate for this exact operation. Research to see which Plastic Surgeon does this exact operation. Regards.

No vertical scar for breast lift or reduction is possible

Hi Sasha, It is possible to do a lift or reduction with out the vertical scar. The fact that there is not a vertical scar does not make it better. When you eliminate the vertical scar you are restricting the ability to tighten the skin in that dimension. If you do not need to have this part of the skin tightened (small likelihood) you can do with out the scar. The anchor lift is the most powerful lift because it is able to lift and tighten in all dimensions. All other patterns of lift... more

Marcus L. Peterson, MD

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Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift without vertical scar

Breast Lifts/Reductions can be done with many techniques -- the technique that you are asking about is named the La Donda Technique for an excellent Canadian Surgeon who advanced this technique. I use it frequently with Breast reduction patients. It does often lead to some early rippling of the inferiror scar that resolves over the first few months. It is excellent technique if your nipple is below the proposed new bottom of your breast.