Should I Consider a Lollipop or an Anchor for my Breast Reduction? And What Size?

I've read a lot about both the anchor and the lollipop procedure. The anchor makes me reluctant because of the feared "boxy" look. I want a nice shape...a natural one. Any opinions as to what would work best for my breasts? Also, I don't know whether I should go to a C or D. I am a DDDDD. I don't want to look completely different which is why I'm considering a D. Any thoughts on that? Thank you for your time!

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Lollipop vs. Anchor Reduction

In general, it is more likely that the anchor technique will give you a more optimal outcome than the lollipop for the amount of reduction that you will need. It would be important for you to have a consultation by a board certified plastic surgeon to examine you and give you the best advice. There are a lot of factors considered by your surgeon in determining an operative plan. The anchor incision does not necessarily have to create a boxy look. Sometimes, this effect is... more

Should I Consider a Lollipop or an Anchor for my Breast Reduction? And Would Insurance Cover Teenage Breast Reduction, Size 32G?

You want...what everyone wants, and there's nothing wrong with that. You want a nice shape, round, full, natural...and with the least amount of scarring. Unfortunately, though, while smaller reductions can be effected quite well with a lollipop incision (and scar), I feel that larger reductions generally need the anchor-shaped scar pattern. So the larger you are, and the larger a reduction you want or need, the greater the likelihood that that's what I would... more

Type of breast reduction procedure

I am glad that you have been researching the procedures. I agree with the previous post, however. If you have truly large breasts and are trying to get an effective reduction that can reshape your breasts, the extra skin is frequently best dealt with via an anchor type scar. Sometimes, the breasts do appear slightly boxy in the early postoperative period, but this improves and the shape advantage is typically quite fantastic when comparing the postop photos to the original... more

Breast reduction and boxy shape

First, if you are a quadruple D, it is doubtful that a vertical lift using a lollipop is the right thing for you. You probably have too much skin to deal withe and too much gland to get a good shape and reduction. An anchor incsion does not have to be boxy, it is based upon how the surgeon m arks the skin flaps and cuts the tissue away. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Breast Reduction Technique and Size?

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your decision to look into breast reduction surgery; it is one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. Although your question is reasonable, I think you will be much better off concentrating on locating a surgeon who does the quality of work you are looking for, as opposed to concentrating on a specific technique. I am convinced that the selection of your plastic surgeon will play a much greater role in the... more