34, 5'4, 145-150lbs, DDD & hope to be a B, am I a candidate for a lollipop reduction? (Photos)

Thanks for your question! I do think you would be a candidate for a vertiacl reduction. I would suggest an in-person consultation for an accurate evaluation. Good luck!

The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excess reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Measurements are needed to be certain, but you may have too much skin left over for just the vertical lift.

You are a good candidate for a breast reduction. Personally I would suggest the standard anchor pattern incision over the lollipop and here is why. They are essentially the same pattern and operation but the problem with the lollipop is the surgeon cannot control the distance from the nipple to the fold. When you have the anchor pattern you control this length by placing the horizontal scar. Essentially you set this distance which is very important to get a good shape and prevent bottoming out of the breast tissue. The other point to consider is the horizontal scar of the anchor is not visible so in my opinion you are getting a better looking breast with an anchor pattern while not really adding a visible scar and produce a longer lasting result. I wold not worry about a Madonna style pointing breast as that is quite hard to even do in someone with a wider breast which is your case and the reason most likely why you wish a reduction in the first place. I left a video link explaining this a little bit better.

Many people with the breast shape outlined in the photo would potentially be candidates for a lollipop reduction. However, there are many factors that go into determining whether you would be a candidate for a certain type of reduction including specific breast measurements, health status, previous surgeries, etc. that require a consultation with a plastic surgeon for a more detailed answer.

From the submitted photo you are a candidate for a breast reduction. An exam is needed to know for sure but it appears a standard anchor pattern would give you the best results both in terms of volume and shape. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation to learn more.

If you want a significant amount of breast tissue removed, then you should recognize that you’ll need more skin removed as well.
This will most likely mean an upside down anchor or wise pattern incision.
I suggest having multiple in person consultations with plastic surgeons in your community to get a quality assessment and better understanding of treatment options.
Insufficient skin removal can have serious consequences in getting quality contour.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD