Just had a consult for a straight lift--no implant or reduction-- and dr said I am stage 3 ptosis (36 DD), lots of volume still, and wanted to do an anchor lift. Of course I'd prefer a lollipop due to scarring. After reading this site it seems like it's a gray area on when to use one over the other. My doc said lollipop gives a better conical shape but I would still get an anchor. Why do you choose one over the other when no implant or reduction is needed?
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Hi islandgirl05,
I am glad to hear that your PS is planning on performing a vertical mastopexy where there will not be a horizontal incision. This type of lift is a bit more challenging to perform and not done by all plastic surgeons.
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