The goal of most breast lifting procedures is to move the nipple position up to the center of the breast and to adjust the shape of the breast to move it to a more youthful position. Many times natural asymmetry exists where one breast has a different shape, size, or nipple position. The secondary goal of breast lifting is to improve the natural asymmetries and to make the breasts look more alike knowing that perfect symmetry is probably not achievable.
There are many techniques for lifting the breast depending on the severity of the ptosis or breast drooping and deflation. All of them address the low nipple position. Some of them are more aggressive in reshaping the breast and removing excess skin. They can range from placement of a simple breast implant (breast augmentation or enhancement) for mild deformities, to "limited scar" techniques for moderate deformities, to longer scar techniques for those women needing the most correction. With these techniques, scars can range from almost unnoticeable to an anchor shaped scar around the nipple, down from the nipple to the breast fold, and under the breast fold. Your surgeon will discuss which technique is best for you. Most women are happy to trade a well planned, well healed scar for a more youthful, full, and uplifted breast. As stated, some women are good candidates for "limited scar" or "short scar" techniques that can eliminate one or more of the scars.
Another option to consider:
A dual plane technique is appropriate for women who have a slight amount of sagging or drooping, but not enough to justify a full breast lift. Breast augmentation surgery with this technique also “lifts” the nipple into a higher, more attractive position, as the implant settles into its final position in the weeks after surgery.
The advantages of the dual plane breast augmentation surgery include:
Decreased risk of capsular contracture - due to the submuscular position of the implants
More natural appearance
One small, inconspicuous exterior incision
More natural movement as you walk
In a breast augmentation surgery performed with the dual plane technique, we’re able to use both a sub-glandular and sub-muscular implant location. The upper part of the implant is sub-muscular, meaning it is placed in a pocket underneath the chest muscle, while the lower part of the implant is covered only by your breast tissue.
The implant is placed after a small incision is made along the base of the breast.
In short, a dual plane technique is perfect for women who have a mild amount of breast drooping and who are looking for a breast augmentation surgery that gives them the higher, more attractive position of a breast lift without the resulting extensive scars associated with a lifting procedure. Like other forms of breast augmentation surgery, a dual plane procedure is safe and provides aesthetically pleasing results