Breast Reduction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat Incision Pattern is Least Noticeable After a Breast Reduction Surgery?
I know there are several incision alternatives and I want the scaring to be as hidden as possible.
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Breast reduction scars
The “best” operation (an incision lines) may depend more on your physical examination (for example breast size and shape) and your chosen surgeons expertise. Some visible scarring is inevitable but usually fades with time (or benefits from scar revision surgery).
Patients with large breasts and resulting symptoms generally choose to have the scars over the continuing symptoms associated with the large breasts.
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Breast Reduction and Scars
Hello,
All of the incision patterns have visible scaring whether it is the vertical (aka circumvertical, lollypop, LeJour), the extended vertical (aka J or L lift, Hammond lift), the modified anchor (short horizontal scar), or the standard anchor scar. The choice of what type of scar pattern you get is mostly influenced by the size and shape of your breasts, less with the preference of the surgeon.
Whether or not they are noticible has more to do with the quality of those...
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Breast reduction scars
A true breast reduction, not a lift, with resection of significant tissue, requires the T-shaped scar. A lift, which has a different main purpose, can be performed via a variety of incisions. The goal of breast reduction is to create the best result in terms of the shape of the breasts. If the operation is performed with diligence and the skin sutured carefully, the scars should fade out after the first year of healing.
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Lollipop reduction
The verticle breast reduction or lollipop incision creates the least scar and best shape. Most surgeons in the united states still use the anchor pattern which is rarely needed.
I have only performed breast reductions with limited incisions during the last 15 years of my 25 year experience.
The shape and scars are always better with fewer problems such as delayed healing or wound separation.
Jed Horowitz MD, Newport Beach Ca
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Breast reduction incisions
You are correct, there are many options for incisions and surgical techniques for breast reduction surgeries. But far more important than the exact incision utilized is meticulous technique and optimal surgical planning to allow for the best chance to achieve the best surgical result possible. Choosing the proper surgery and not compromising by selecting a procedure that may offer a shorter scar, will help you to achieve a superior result. Scars on the breast, with good...
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Vertical Breast Reduction
The vertical breast reduction does a great job. The incision is shaped like a lolly-pop. This procedures is used for moderate sized breast.
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San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction technique that has no visible scars
Hi,
There is now a surgical technique that allows women to have their breasts reduced and lifted with minimal visible scars. It's a revolutionary procedure that permanently secures the new breast mound to your chest wall muscles to minimize migration of your new breasts downward. This in turn, allows for instant relief of pain associated with heavy breasts. Therefore, your breasts are no longer supported solely by a skin envelope like standard breast reduction techniques. Your...
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Less scar, less noticable after breast reduction
The short scar pattern for breast reduction produces the least scar and we use this pattern most often for breast reduction, especially in younger patients. It is true that the lower or transverse scar of the 'T' is hidden in the breast fold however it may be seen out to the side of the breast or in the low cleavage. Less is better.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Breast reduction = a trade for shape and size for scars
Fundamentally a breast reduction is a trade-off of shape (lift) and size improvement (reduction) for the scars it takes to do it. Everybody has a different starting point and there is no way to do this without visible scars. The key is to get the best result and shape and the scars will usually become a non-issue after a year or two.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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