What are the benefits and advantages of anchor lift? Pros and cons?

Thanks for your inquiry.  Anchor lift mastopexy involves removing a lot of skin and reshaping the breast tissue.  For patients with a lot of excess skin and a low nipple, this can provide a dramatic improvement in shape of the breast mound and nipple position.  On the other hand, there are more scars on the breast.  Any breast lift has risks like poor scars, numbness or nipple loss, wound healing problem etc.

Here is a rule of thumb that works for most patients. If you nipple is above your lower breast crease then often a periareolar lift will be sufficient for most patients. If your nipple is at or below your crease then a vertical lift (lollipop lift), inverted T or anchor pattern may be required. This is what works best in my hands and the use of a Lollipop technique can lift your breast to the perkiness you desire without about half of the scars. However, other plastic surgeons are more comfortable with an inverted T or Anchor Pattern technique. In general I would pick the best Surgeon and explain fully what you want to achieve rather than the technique. Always insist on a board certified Plastic Surgeon.The answer to your question lies in letting you surgeon know specifically what you would like to look like following the surgery. For example, how perky do you want to be, what shape do you want to have, etc.? However from your description it would appear that a lollipop type lift would be best for you. periareolar lift.

You have to be seen in person to determine what would benefit you. Depending upon how much volume you have, you may consider implant removal first and then potentially a lift once the tissues have settled.