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Worried About Vertical Scar With Breast Lift- Are There Alternatives?

asked 9 months ago by Kimboyo in Sherbrooke, QC
Latest answer by Wendell Perry, MD
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Tags: alternative, options, vertical scar, worried

Hi everyone. I've been thinking about a breast augmentation since I went from a D to an A, and I went to see a lot of surgeons. All of them said the same thing : "I can't do a breast augmentation without any lift." So I decided to just go for it. My surgery is next monday (August 22, 2011) and I'm very confident about the doctor I chose. The thing is I will have a vertical incision, witch scares me a lot. What are the others types of incisions existing right now that leave less or no scar?

7 answers to Worried About Vertical Scar With Breast Lift- Are There Alternatives?

Breast lift without a vertical scar

There are procedures for breast reduction and breast lift without using vertical scar. This procedure demands a long horizontal scar and creates a flat breast. In my practice I have moved in the opposite direction eliminating the horizontal scar and relying on the vertical scar. Most common breast reduction scar and mastopexy scar is an inverted T or wise pattern scar. The reason why I moved to just a vertical scar is because it makes a better cone, a perkier breast with better cleavage.... more

Wendell Perry, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.wperrymd.com

Breast lift incisions

There are different types of incisions used to provide a breast lift. The incision used depends on the severity and complexity of the each case. A limited lift involves an incision around the areola only. Without a photo, it is difficult to determine whether you are a good candidate for this type of incision. Communicate your concerns with your surgeon. In general, however, it is in your best interest to accept the incisions necessary to achieve the appropriate breast lift than to be... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Mastopexy (breast lift) with minimal scar

This is the operation that I've performed almost exclusively for the last 10 years. The scar goes strictly around the areola and there is no vertical crease component. This is definitely not for everyone. Very full breasts are not a candidate for this operation. Many people think that the critical component is just the skin removal but that is the secondary portion of the operation. The key part is actually suturing the breast tissue together on the underside to elevate the breast and... more

Sherwood Baxt, MD
New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

Types of scars for breast lift with augmentation

A breast lift requires repositioning the nipple/areola upwards and removing some skin. The use of an implant as opposed to only a mastopexy without implant may allow a peri-areolar scar if the implant is relatively large with respect to the breast volume. It doesn't work, for example, if you are taking a C cup and putting in a small 150-250 implant. There is just not enough volume from the implant to make a large enough platform to tighten down a purse-string suture... more

Robert M. Lowen, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Vertical Scar Needed

It sounds as though your surgeon feels that you are too droopy for a minimal lift ( donut or crescent). The good news is that the vertical scar associated with the vertical or anchor mastopexy is usually (in my practice) the scar that heals the best and is rarely problematic. I suspect you will be happier with a well shaped, perkier breast and the scars will be of less significance. Good Luck!

Brian Klink, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift with no vertical scar

Hi Kimboyo, There is a breast lift technique that does not require a vertical scar regardless of how saggy your skin is. This technique allows your breasts to be reshaped and suspended so that you have adequate upper pole fullness. Unlike the traditional vertical scar lifting techniques, the Ultimate Breast Lift utilizes an 'internal brassiere' to defy the forces of gravity and not rely solely on the skin envelope to keep breasts in place long term. The scars are... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

Vertical scars with breast lift

There are a number of incisions for breast lifts, each appropriate for a specific situation. The more ptotic (saggy) the breast, the more likely a vertical incision will be needed. If you went from a D to an A, my guess is you have some significant ptosis, so a vertical incision is likely a necessity. Bottom line, if you are very confident in your surgeon, trust his recommendations.

James W. Ward, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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