Breast Uplift - Minimal Scar Solution to Very Droopy Breasts? (photo)

Hi, I'm a 34 yr old mom with very droopy breasts, also one breast is much larger than the other. After losing and maintaining a 98 pound weight loss, I am ready for an uplift. However, I am really worried about the scaring! Can I ask what is the best type of uplift with minimal scaring would be for someone with my breast type? would I be able just to have a lollipop scar or with the amount of drooping would I have to have a full anchor type uplift? many, many thanks in advance.

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Minimal scars with long term upper pole fullness

There is a better option to the Wise or vertical scar lifts. The Ultimate Breast Lift reshapes and permanently anchors breasts to the chest muscles so that the skin envelope is no longer responsible to keep breasts in place. As every woman knows, skin is simply not strong enough to hold breasts in place. An internal bra of sorts is designed from your own tissue to maintain a conical shape and keep it high on the chest. This new technique was developed using engineering principles to... more

Breast lift surgery designed to maximize surgical result, and not minimize the scar

Think about the surgical option that would MAXIMIZE your breast shape and longevity of result, and focus less on minimizing scar. I would offer a vertical mastopexy with a Graf flap to augment the central portion of the breast. If you wanted more upper pole fullness, then I would combine a vertical mastopexy with a small silicone implant.

Breast Uplift - Minimal Scar Solution to Very Droopy Breasts?

Based upon your so kindly posted photos you need in my opinion a full anchor lifting due to the severe amount of ptosis and asymmetry. Sorry I do not believe a L-shaped mastopexy will give you a good result.

Breast lift and scars

Based on your picture you will likely benefit most from an anchor type breast lift with a small reduction on the right side to provide symmetry. Your skin type will typically lend itself to nice scars. Scars are unfortunately needed, but shape always wins and well tailored, well positioned scars always fade overtime with advances in scar treatments.

Short Scar, Lollipop, Breast Lift - Less Scarring than Anchor Pattern Lift

A short scar technique, “lollipop scar” rather than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring is possible to use in your case based on your photos. An implant would be requried to give you some fullness of the upper breast. Here are some of the details of the Lollipop lift. Procedure Description The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under intravenous sedation and local or general anesthesia. As... more

Minimal scars to very droopy breasts

I also believe that when it comes to breast surgery, concerns about shape should trump concerns about scars. Fortunately, I think that the breast lift/reduction procedure that gives the best shape also provides the most limited scarring. A vertical breast lift/reduction can effectively lift the breast and dramatically improve your asymmetry. The scars for most patients tend to be quite acceptable and are rarely a source of great concern once the healing process is complete. I have found that... more

Breast Lifting Scarring?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Your pictures do demonstrate significant breast ptosis and asymmetry. This is consistent with the significant weight loss you have achieved (and of which you should be very proud). Although not possible to give you precise advice without direct examination, I think you will be best served with a full breast lift, involving incisions around the areola, vertically, and horizontally. The breast lift surgery will serve to move the... more

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RNMommyof2 19 Mar 2013

I agree with the docs here. Full anchor. I had mine about a year ago - go check out my pics :-) Do everything the doc says to a T in regards to scar treatment and you'll be amazed at how much they fade. It does take a long time. Like months - but so worth it. Please don't waste your money for a procedure that won't give you optimal results. I was very scared of the scarring also and delayed my surgery for a couple of years because I refused to take their advice. I went to a different doc and same recommendations. Good luck!

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