Good candidate for lollipop mastopexy or quit while I'm ahead? (Photos)

Question

I had a donut breast lift a year ago and find my areola to be uneven and too large for my liking. I'm wondering whether a lollipop mastopexy might allow a much smaller areola placed higher up on the breast. Would this be appropriate for small breasts that are already decently perky? Would it give me a result closer to what I'm after (last pic for ideal areola size), or would the risks as well as the cost lead you to recommend I quit while I'm ahead, rather than pursuing another surgery?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The technique I recommend is a mini lift.  Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  You will still have a scar around the areolas.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos you appear to have a nice result.  At this time I'm not sure that further surgery would be worth the scars, expense, or risk.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. In short yes a lollipop lift can improve the location and size of the areola however its difficult to know what the best option is for without proper consultation and examination, where we take measurements. Of course over time areolas tend to stretch out a bit.

Leo McCafferty, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  I believe you have a nice result from your donut mastopexy and I would be inclined to leave it well enough alone.  While a lollipop mastopexy may allow a slightly smaller areola it might flatten your breast at the same time.  This is based on your photographs and I would recommend you discuss this with the surgeon that performed your donut breast lift.  Good luck!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your result is good. Your nipple is not too low nor too large. Leave it alone. A lollipop lift will make your breasts seem smaller and you don’t need the lift

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