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What is the Difference Between Lollipop Lift and 'Short Scar' Lift?

I have been looking at these 2 and really can't see a difference? Can anyone clue me in? Thanks!

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Lollipop and short scar lift are terms that are often used to describe the same type of breast lift

Hello, Thank you for the question. Most procedures in plastic surgery often have multiple names that refer to the same surgery. The lollipop breast lift, the short scar breast lift, the vertical breast lift, and the circum-vertical breast lift can and often are used interchangeably. It will be important for you to discuss with your prospective plastic surgeon what your goal is and what to expect from surgery. As long as you achieve the result you want the name of... more

Lollipop vs. short scar lift?

These terms may be the same. A lollipop incision includes a scar around the nipple-areola with a vertical scar connecting the lower part of the nipple to the breast fold. The short scar is typically a lollipop, but may "tail off" to the side like a "J," or include a very short scar along the breast fold at the bottom of the vertical scar. Your surgeon should be clear about the scars involved in breastlift surgery so your expectations will be set properly. Good luck!

Breast Lift

For several years I have been using a 'vertical scar' technique for most breast reductions, which eliminates the long, horizontal incision in the inframammary fold below the breasts. I have also adapted this technique for breast lift surgery, and have been extremely pleased with the results. As with breast reduction patients, this new technique not only eliminates the horizontal incision, but also creates more impressive breast projection and maintains it better over time. The breast lift... more

Michael Law, MD

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Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Scars

The lollipop lift has a circular scar for the areola and a vertical componet. The short scar lift is probably just the same and called such for marketing purposes

Confused about Different Names for Breast Lifting Operations?

Thank you for the question. As you have found, the terms used to describe various breast operations can be confusing, and not necessarily helpful. Although it will be important for you to educate yourself about the different options available (as well as the potential risk/complications associated with breast surgery), the most important decision you do make ultimately will be your selection of plastic surgeon. This selection, as opposed to selecting a specific operation type, will... more

Short scar breast lift

The Lollipop is one version of short scar mastopexies. It is a very popular option. Talmage Raine MD FACS drraine.com

Talmage J. Raine, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Short scar or lollipop

There are different types of "short scar" techniques, and the lollipop scar is one type. Some people also do a "J" scar which I don't think is as good. The lollipop scar is the most common, and in my opinion, the best ,short scar method.

The Lollipop Lift is a Type of Short Scar Breast Lift

The lollipop lift, also known as a vertical breast lift, is so named because of the very visible pattern of the resultant scars around the areola and down vertically to the inframammary fold. The term 'short scar' breast lift is more ambiguous as it doesn't necessarily imply a specific technique and is more of a marketing term. It implies any breast lift method that results in less than that of a full anchor lift which has the vertical and horizontal scars.

Short Scar Breast Lift and Lollipop Lift

They probably refer to the same thing, but a short scar breast lift is not a commonly used term. Crescent lift, circumareolar, concentric, Benelli, circumvertical, vertical, lollipop, full breast lift, inverted T lift, anchor lift, and Wise pattern lift are popular terms in breast lifting. Some of these would be considered shorter scar, but the term is nonspecific.

What is the Difference Between Lollipop Lift and 'Short Scar' Lift

A lollipop lift is one with an incision around the areola, and then a vertical incision down to the breast fold. Hence the term lollipop. I am not sure I have a clue as to what a short scar lift is. The term is used loosely to describe anything short of an "anchor" lift, which is a lollipop with an added incision along the breast fold, hence the term anchor. When you ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross... more

Breast lift approaches: Lollipop versus Short Scar

Thanks for your question. As you read about plastic surgery, you will see similar procedures with several different names. Some of this is due to marketing, some of it is regional, and some is based on where the surgeon was trained. The lollipop and short scar lift generally refer to the same surgery where there is an incision around the areola and then extending vertically down to the crease under the breast. Other common names are vertical and circum-vertical breast... more

The difference between Short scar lifts and the Lollipop lift

Hi! Thank you for your question! I am Dr. Speron, a proud member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). I am also certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. A short scar lift is a technique that was designed for women who are only getting a small amount of work done on the breast tissue. This procedure may be a better option for women who only need a very small adjustment to... more

Lollipop lift and short scar lift

A lollipop lift refers to the final skin closure in some lifts that are commonly used. The tern short scar lift implies this as well. I use them quite frequently.