What is an anchor breast lift scar like?

The anchor incision is
frequently utilized for the treatment of breast sag. This incision is
especially helpful when patients have severe sag. This surgical approach
removes excess skin in both the vertical and transverse dimensions. It also
elevates the nipple areola complexes into normal position. In addition, the
procedure is versatile. Both breast augmentation and breast reduction can be
performed through this approach.

 

         The procedure
results in a circular incision that’s located at the border of the areola with
the surrounding tissue. This is connected to a vertical extension that ends
with a transverse incision that’s hidden in the inframammary fold area.

 

         In most cases,
scarring from this procedure is acceptable. The lack of significant scarring
with this procedure is probably related to redistribution of tension on the
surgical closure. In addition, the scars are often well hidden with this
approach. The periareolar scar is hidden at the junction of two differently
colored tissues. The transverse incision is hidden in the inframammary fold
region. The vertical incision isn’t hidden, but this doesn’t represent a
problem in most cases.

 

         The vast majority of
anchor incisions heal nicely and patients are generally happy with their
results. Occasionally, adverse scarring does occur and scar revisions are
necessary, but this is fortunately rare. 

Thank you for the question.

Every patient heals differently;  therefore, it is difficult to predict exactly what your breast lift scar will “feel like”. Best case scenario will be that the scar will be a fine line  that cannot even be felt. Worst-case scenario is  development of abnormal scarring ( hypertrophic or keloid scar formation).  these scars may feel raised/ elevated and may be associated with itching/discomfort.

Most patients (If properly selected and who are doing the operations and the right time of their lives) accept the scars associated with breast augmentation/breast lifting surgery as long as they are happy with the improvement in contour, size, and symmetry. This acceptance of the scars is the essential “trade-off” associated with many of the procedures we do and the field of plastic surgery.

It may be in your best interest to meet with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss  These issues as they pertain to you.  Factors such as genetics, ethnicity,  nature of previous scarring you have experienced etc. may come into the discussion.

Best wishes.