Is it possible to do a breast lift without an anchor scar?

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I am curious about breast lifts but do not like the anchor scar under the breast. The skin under my breast is still pretty and I like it very much, my main concern is the skin above the nipple that has been stretched from breast feeding. Is there a surgical technique that allows you to lift the breast without putting anchor scars under the breast to tighten the skin?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Thank you for you question,      The Bellesoma Method is a current technique to lift and/or reduce breasts without using implants or the ugly vertical scars.  The incisions are hidden around the areola and in the inframammary crease. The vertical incision has been completely eliminated. The areola incision heals almost invisibly due to the fact that there is hardly any tension on the closure. With this particular technique, ducts are preserved along with nerve supply maintaining nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. Because the breast is reshaped internally and is secured to your chest muscles, upper pole fullness is possible without an implant. Attached is a patient who underwent The Bellesoma Method. Please note that her tissue was used to create upper pole fullness and cleavage without any foreign materials (mesh, implants, etc).  It is a proprietary technique that only surgeons that have been trained by me can perform. I hope this helps. Best wishes and kind regards, Dr. Gary Horndeski

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.
  
I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a better shape with nice cleavage. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size. It works very well if there are asymmetries. I can also use the removed fat as a natural breast augmentation by grafting the fat back into the breast to create more projection or into the top to create more cleavage. This procedure can also be combined with an implant if needed or wanted.  It should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast-feeding. If you gain or lose weight, the transferred fat can do the same.
  
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery.  
  
Best of luck!    
  
Dr. Schwartz 
  
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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The vertical or lollipop breast lift would not leave a scar under the breasts.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
Without an examination or photos, I can only speak in generalities.  Some skin from above and the sides of the nipple areolar complex is removed in order to move it into a more optimized position. The remaining skin is moved downward and inward as your internal breast tissue and nipple areolar complex moves up, necessitating the removal of skin below the mound. To fashion a breast lift that only removes skin from above would result in an obvious scar in a highly visible location. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon who specialize in breast surgery. Best of luck!

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

It all depends on the degree of lifting that needs to be performed.  The more lifting that is needed, that longer the scar.   I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach Trained, Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear potassium,a photo would provide a lot of information. Benelli lifts are always limiting. I would stay away from anchor type pattern lifts (Old School Surgeon Technique) as they tend to flatten the breast and make a boxy appearance. I prefer performing a lollipop lift to avoid the boxy look and excess scars. You should visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination and consultation.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
 Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The type of lift needed is completely dependent on the patient and the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. There are several scar patterns that you can review with your plastic surgeon, but the vast majority of techniques remove skin from the bottom portion of the breast rather than the top to avoid scars on the visible portion of the breast. Make sure you see a local board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. Hope this helps!

Joseph Mele, MD · Answer

The type of lift that will help you depends on the amount of loose skin that you have on your breasts. Seek a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation and discussion regarding which type of lift will work for you. I have included a link below to my web page on the types of breast lift available.

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

This really depends upon photos, or even better, in-person examination.  As long as there is not severe excess and laxity of the skin, a breast lift can often be done with a lollipop pattern or doughnut pattern but, this can really only be determined on examBest of luck!
Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Samuel Beran, MD · Answer

There are several techniques for performing a breast lift.  The specific type of lift required is dependent upon the specific look of your breasts.  Please find a board- certified plastic surgeon to give you advice.

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