Actual Breast Lift or Just Skin Removal?

In my opinion breast lifts should address two different parts of the breast - the breast gland itself, and the skin which covers it. That's why there can be many different variations on the procedure. The scars that show on the outside do not necessarily have to define what is done on the inside. If the breast itself can be reshaped on it's own, it will not have to rely on the skin to tighten it. Therefore there is less concern that the skin will loosen and release the breast lift.

It's the same thing. A breast lift removes skin and brings the breast back into a more youthful position.  If a patient also wants to be smaller, than some tissue can be removed at the same time.  

If you think of your breast as a skin brassier - the only way to make it tighter is to create incisions (anchor or vertical scar) and lift the breast up.

I do a lot of breast lifts in my practice and it is not a gimmick. My patients are happy to have thier breasts in a more natural position.

Best of luck,

Jennifer L. Harrington MD