Breast Lift: Q&A
Ask a QuestionLollipop Vs. Anchor Incision Breast Lift, Which Should I Choose?
I've had two consultations with different surgeons. One of them said they would use the B type pattern, which would result in a J shaped scar. The other said that won't be enough lift and won't be long lasting. He wants to do the full anchor type lift. Both said they would do internal reshaping of breast tissue. The one suggesting the anchor type lift has been practicing for quite a bit longer and is slightly more expensive. Now I'm not sure which one to go with. Thanks for your answers.
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Dani in Oregon
in Eugene, OR
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Anchor vs lollipop
Based on your photos, there is no reason for you to have an anchor lift. A vertical mastopexy which leaves a lollipop scar will lift your nipple and also allow the surgeon to push the breast tissue up to give you a little more upper pole fullness. A well done vertical mastopexy makes the breasts look a little bit bigger and fuller, not as much as a implant does, but just a little bit. A vertical mastopexy is not just about the scar, it's also about how the breast tissue...
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Lollipop Vs. Anchor Incision Breast Lift, Which Should I Choose?
Dear Dani; As you can read ALL the expert reviews there is a wide range of differing answers. I'm very logical, so I would offer the vertical or lollipop to minimize the scars. If you were not completely satisfied with the lift result than under local anesthesia convert to a full anchor lift. Yes 2 operations but it just makes sense because you can not convert the anchor to a vertical. BEst of luck.
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Breast Lifting: Pick Surgeon not Technique.
Thank you for the question and pictures.
In the process of selecting a plastic surgeon, I would suggest that you take the surgeon first ( after careful due diligence) and allow him/her to help you with the exact technique necessary. This is because, in the wrong hands, you can end up with unsatisfactory results matter what technique is performed.
I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask to see...
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Breast lift surgery using a vertical technique works well
Based on your photos, my recommendation would be a vertical breast lift with a small submuscular breast implant to provide some upper pole volume. An 'anchor scar' breast lift seems excessive for the amount of skin that you have.
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I vote Lollipop scar
Based on your pictures you have a moderate amount of skin excess. The anchor type scar will take out more skin than the lollipop scar. You mentioned nothing about increasing your size. After a lift you will be slightly smaller. Another new procedure for you to consider if you wanted to be 1/2 to 1 cup bigger would be to add your own fat taken from some other location and transplanted to your breasts. Good Luck
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Breast Lift
Each surgeon has his/her preferences usually based upon experience and consistent results. In other words two different surgical techniques may still result in a very good outcome. So if you trust both surgeons equally, then the decision sometimes comes down to what technique you the patient would prefer. Based upon your photos, a vertical (lolipop) mastopexy (breast lift) seems very reasonable. Best of luck...RAS
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Lollipop
Actually, you may not have a choice if breasts are too large with a lot of sagging. There is no way to do a lift with that much extra skin without have a scar in the fold of your breast (anchor). Looking at your photo, you should be able to have the lollipop.
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Breast lift
Solely based upon your photos, I think that a vertical lift using a limited incision appraoch would give your the best results. Good luck.. I do not think that you need an inverted "T" approach.
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Anchor scars almost never best for breast lift.
Hi.
1) Just going by your pictures, I feel strongly that you should not have anchor scars for your breast lift. They are almost obsolete. Anchor scars are indicated for breast lifts only in massive weight loss patients, which is a completely different situation.
2) For breast lifts, we use circular scars around the nipples only in 30% of patients, and lollipop scars in 70% of patients.
3) You get the best long term results in breast lifts with either...
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Depends on your surgeon's expereince
You can see that there is a difference of opinion on this matter. The correct answer is the technique that your surgeon feels more comfortable. Please ask to see after pictures of each procedure. Make sure that after pictures are year after surgery. The talent of your surgeon is more important that the scar pattern.
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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