I am 32 and I have 36 DD breasts with rather considerable sag on a mid-sized, 5’4” frame. I also have large aeoralas. While I definitely interested in a breast lift I am very worried about the lollipop and anchor techniques as I scar extremely poorly and I am prone to serious hyperpigmentation. Would a donut lift with repositioning and reducing the size of my aerolas help me achieve at least some of the results I want? I am not interested in breast reduction, only breast lift and aerolas.
June 12, 2024
Answer: Anchor incision with postoperative scar treatment would be your best option. You have a grade 3 ptosis and a donut mastopexy would be a poor choice to elevate your nipple/areola to the correct position and to tighten your skin. Donut mastopexies also have a high incident of the areola enlarging again due to traction from the surrounding tissues. Your best result would come from an anchor incision to elevate your nipple/areola to the correct position, to resect some excess skin from the lower portion of your breast and a reliable reduction of your areola. Immediately postoperatively, you could begin some silicone sheeting to give you the best scar quality possible. Have a detailed consultation with your plastic surgeon regarding this. Best wishes.
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June 12, 2024
Answer: Anchor incision with postoperative scar treatment would be your best option. You have a grade 3 ptosis and a donut mastopexy would be a poor choice to elevate your nipple/areola to the correct position and to tighten your skin. Donut mastopexies also have a high incident of the areola enlarging again due to traction from the surrounding tissues. Your best result would come from an anchor incision to elevate your nipple/areola to the correct position, to resect some excess skin from the lower portion of your breast and a reliable reduction of your areola. Immediately postoperatively, you could begin some silicone sheeting to give you the best scar quality possible. Have a detailed consultation with your plastic surgeon regarding this. Best wishes.
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June 11, 2024
Answer: Patient selection is key in the success of the donut lift The periareolar mastopexy, or donut lift, is a great procedure when patients are selected appropriately. A successful result often requires the use of implants and breasts that are not too droopy. Based on the photos you provided, your best chance for a successful lift is not with a donut lift, but rather an anchor or lollipop lift. These options will allow for more effective reshaping and lifting of your breast tissue to achieve an ideal result. If you have a history of poor scarring, be sure to discuss this with your surgeon and show them examples of your past scars.
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June 11, 2024
Answer: Patient selection is key in the success of the donut lift The periareolar mastopexy, or donut lift, is a great procedure when patients are selected appropriately. A successful result often requires the use of implants and breasts that are not too droopy. Based on the photos you provided, your best chance for a successful lift is not with a donut lift, but rather an anchor or lollipop lift. These options will allow for more effective reshaping and lifting of your breast tissue to achieve an ideal result. If you have a history of poor scarring, be sure to discuss this with your surgeon and show them examples of your past scars.
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