All of the I have seen on this site show that the women have huge, long scars afterward. I want a breast lift but I don't want huge scars! Is there any way to get the lift with some other incision that won't run all the way from my areola to my breast fold? Are there alternatives like some sort of mini breast lift?
November 3, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift Scars Thank you for your question.When it comes to breast lifts the most common questions I get each day concern the probability, risk, and/or how we can avoid scarring. While I would like to be able to offer patients a 'scarless' breast lift, the reality is that breast lifts will always require incisions and to get a great cosmetic result the type or placement of incisions is not dependent upon what I would prefer to do but rather it is dependent upon how much breast sag or ptosis a patient exhibits, the patients balance between skin and breast tissue and where this laxity in skin and tissue exists. The goal of a breast lift or mastopexy is to reshape the breasts, bring the nipple to the appropriate height and reposition the breast tissue to provide for a more youthful, perky and cosmetically appealing breast shape. If you are interested in having a breast lift, my best recommendation would be to consult with board-certified plastic surgeons who are well-experienced in these procedures. Remember that scarring is necessary and a reality of a breast lift procedure, and while a good plastic surgeon will do their best to minimize the appearance of a scar, your propensity for a 'good' or 'bad' scar is more genetic than anything. I hope you find this helpful and best of luck!
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November 3, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift Scars Thank you for your question.When it comes to breast lifts the most common questions I get each day concern the probability, risk, and/or how we can avoid scarring. While I would like to be able to offer patients a 'scarless' breast lift, the reality is that breast lifts will always require incisions and to get a great cosmetic result the type or placement of incisions is not dependent upon what I would prefer to do but rather it is dependent upon how much breast sag or ptosis a patient exhibits, the patients balance between skin and breast tissue and where this laxity in skin and tissue exists. The goal of a breast lift or mastopexy is to reshape the breasts, bring the nipple to the appropriate height and reposition the breast tissue to provide for a more youthful, perky and cosmetically appealing breast shape. If you are interested in having a breast lift, my best recommendation would be to consult with board-certified plastic surgeons who are well-experienced in these procedures. Remember that scarring is necessary and a reality of a breast lift procedure, and while a good plastic surgeon will do their best to minimize the appearance of a scar, your propensity for a 'good' or 'bad' scar is more genetic than anything. I hope you find this helpful and best of luck!
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February 26, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift Scarring Unfortunately,
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February 26, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift Scarring Unfortunately,
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February 1, 2016
Answer: Should I expect significant scarring with a Breast Lift? Dr. Nichter and Dr. Horowitz prefer to use a short #scar technique, known as the “lollipop scar” or “donut lift” rather than anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring, and is used by the majority of surgeons in the United States. Additionally, scar therapy with scar maturation products (e.g. BioCorneum or Embrace) are suggested for managing scars. However, we recommend you begin usage of scar improving products a few weeks following your surgery. It is always recommend to call and see your surgeon to discuss your #healing concerns.
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February 1, 2016
Answer: Should I expect significant scarring with a Breast Lift? Dr. Nichter and Dr. Horowitz prefer to use a short #scar technique, known as the “lollipop scar” or “donut lift” rather than anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring, and is used by the majority of surgeons in the United States. Additionally, scar therapy with scar maturation products (e.g. BioCorneum or Embrace) are suggested for managing scars. However, we recommend you begin usage of scar improving products a few weeks following your surgery. It is always recommend to call and see your surgeon to discuss your #healing concerns.
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