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Scarless Breast Lift

I'm sort of on the verge of needing a breast lift and wondering if the scars are not worth the trade-off... what kind of incisions or techniques leave the least amount of scarring?

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55 Doctor Answers | Asked by Eva S in Seattle, WA

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Are breast lift scars worth it?

Thanks for your question. It happens to be an excellent question. The key to breast lift is really determining when the degree of droop of the breast makes the scars a worthwhile tradeoff. When I see a patient who comes into the office and the breasts are hanging down around the bellybutton the answer is simple. But with only mild or moderate degrees of droop the scars may just not be worth it. Sometimes smaller procedures such as a Peiareolar or crescent left may be... more

Scarless breast lift

Hi, Fortunately, you do have another option other than the ones mentioned above. It is called the "Ultimate Lift". It is a technique that allows for the maximum amount of lift and upper pole fullness without the need for implants. The final results are very natural. Scars are hidden around the areola and in the natural crease of the breast mound. There is no vertical scar. I hope this helps you. Best wishes Dr H see photos

Breast lifts are wonderful today

In my opinion, using an implant to lift a breast is a losing situation for the patient. Typically the size of the implant necessary to remove the sag is too large for the patients ultimate aesthetic desires. If you are sagging and want llarge breasts then fine. But if you want to be lifted and desire to remain around the same size then just get a lift! The Donut Mastopexy is a deceiving term - There are many different types of procedures that utilize a scar only around the areaola - The... more

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Breast lift - Minimizing scars is important

Hi there- I agree with you- minimizing the appearance of scars on the breast is critically important. The whole point of a breast lift procedure is to make the breast more attractive and youthful, and this is defeated if scars are unfavorable or conspicuous. I believe strongly in taking an aggressive approach to scars in this situation, with progressive suturing techniques and postoperative scar treatments as a complimentary service to my breast lift patients, so that they will never feel... more

Most breast lift patients need a "lolly pop" scar.

Hi, Marian, 1) If you have only a little sagging, maybe you just need breast implants, which are put through very short incisions in the armpit, or in the fold under the breast, or under the nipple. 2) Also, if you have minimal sagging, an internal lift can be done through one of the scars described above. 3) Some patients (depending on the anatomy), can get a good lift with a "doughnut" scar just around the nipple. 4) If you have a lot of sagging, then you need a vertical... more

Don't compromise your result by trying to minimize scars.

Marian, Many patient are afraid of the scars / incisions used to perform breast lift surgery. However, in general, these incisions heal very nicely. It is a shame when patients compromise their result by demanding shorter or fewer incisions. There are minimal incision breast lifts, but these are best for people who only need a minimal lift. For people who need more extensive lifting, then you need longer or different incisions to achieve a nice aesthetic result. Sometimes, if you have... more

Scarless Breast Lift Not Possible But Lifted Breast Worth Minimal Scars

Thank you for your question. Every woman who is considering Breast Lift has the same question. If you need a Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation or Implants will not lift the Breast. A properly done Breast Lift should leave minimal white scars around the areola and possibly down the front of the Breast when a Vertical scar is needed. In my 30 years in practice,all patients have been so pleased with the lifted Breast appearance that they are not troubled by the scars. Most... more

Minimizing Scar with Breast Lift

I understand your concern about minimizing scars while improving the shape of your breasts. There are different techniques to reshape the breast: the more the sagging, the more length to the incisions (scars). If breast implants can restore volume to a deflated breast, scars for placement of an implant can be minimal. The best way to find out what procedure might be best is to consult your plastic surgeon.

There are many different lifts available depending on your needs

The degree of lifting and the amount of scars required to restore to you a youthful and toned breast depends on how much droopiness you have. The key relationships are where the nipple lives relative to the crease under the breast and whether it points forward or downward. The farther down, the farther it needs to come up to look good and the more incisions it takes to get there. The other key issue is the degree of horizontal skin laxity or excess skin present. Periareolar lifts require... more

Periareolar or Vertical breast lifts have the most non invasive scars

In cases where the ptosis (droopiness) of the breasts is not excessive the innovative uses of periareolar or vertical lifts have revolutionized the appearance and the extent of the scars on the breasts. Both of these are used with or with out implants depending on the shape of the existing breasts. The periareolar lift also known as a donut mastopexy places the scars around the areola. It is best used in cases were there is minimal ptosis of the breasts. It is also best used with implants.... more

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