Do I Need a Lollipop Lift or Can I Get Away with Just a Donut Lift? (photo)

I am 5'6. 130 lbs. I want to have a breast augmentation but I'm not sure if I need a lollipop lift or if I can do a donut lift.

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Depends on the result that is most important to you

Hello, In your case there is no right or wrong answer in terms of the breast lift type. A "lolli pop" type breast lift also called a circumvertical breast lift combined with an augmentation will likely give you the best result but also the vertical incision down your breasts. A "donut" type breast lift also called a purse-string breast lift will have one less incision but may leave a little breast tissue hanging off of your implant. Attached is a photo of an... more

Mini Ultimate Breast Lift best choice for maximum lift with implants

Ok, here it is in a nutshell: large implants will NOT lift your existing breast tissue. Large implants will only make your current problem a much larger problem and much more difficult to correct in the future. Large implants stretch tissues regardless of where they are placed (behind or in front of the muscle). In your case, a small to medium sized submuscular implant should be used to provide upper pole fullness. Then, a Mini UBL to reposition your existing breast tissue directly... more

Breast lift with implants

Thank you for great pictures. I like the lolipop lift or circumvertical breast lift and think the scars are worth the improved results. The donut lift relies on a permanent suture to hold things together so if it breaks you need it replaced. Pease see a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation.

Do I Need a Lollipop Lift or Can I Get Away with Just a Donut Lift

You can get away with a donut lift and implant, but there will not be much of a lift. How much of a lift you need depends upon your expectations, and that will best be discussed in the setting of an in person consultation. All the best.

Several options are available for breast enhancement

Hi there- In my experience, I would say that you would be best served by either having a larger implant placed, or having a more definitive breast lift with an implant... If you are comfortable with a larger implant, I would not personally perform any lift at all. Having said that, it is absolutely critical to your happiness that you understand that I can only tell you what has worked well in my hands. In other words, just because I have had patients like you in the past who were... more

Lollipop or doughnut lif

Your final goal for both shape and volume should determine which lift would be best for you. Find photos of the shape, nipple position and size that you want...discuss these witha plastic surgeon who does both types of lift....avoid any surgeon who says he can give you a lift with a scar by using a large implant!!!!

Breast lift and implants

A donut lift vs a vertical lift are the most likely options with the implant. It really depends upon the implant volume you choose, and your anatomic measurements.

Steven Wallach, MD

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My approach depends on the size of implants you choose

In general the larger the implant you choose the less skin needs to be removed. If you choose a size that doesn't take up all the slack in the loose skin I would do a lollipop lift. But if you don't mind a larger implant you can avoid the vertical scar.

Which lift?

Both types of mastopexies have their advantages and disadvantages. If there is a significant amount of skin between the bottom of the areaola ( the outer portion of the nipple) and the breast fold, then the vertical line scar option will give you a better lift.

Best Breast Lift Type for Me?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I can see why you ask the question; I think you could go either way with the breast augmentation/lifting operation. There are pros/cons associated with each breast lifting operation. Which route you decide to take will be a decision you should make after carefully evaluating the potential pros/cons, risks/complications as well as short and long-term results of each type of breast lifting operation. Your goals in regards to... more