Do I need a lollipop or anchor lift in addition to implants? (photos)

Question

Professional opinion on what lift I will need with this sagging. (Getting implants too) Thank you

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear fixmybewbies,
my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. 
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on the photos alone, you may be a candidate for a circumvertical (lollipop) lift.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

You will need an anchor-pattern type lift to address the excess skin in the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the breast.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. I would need more information particularly implant size. Typically just a lift alone no implants I think an anchor lift will give you the perkier lift that you may desire. with implants we sometimes may reconsider the incisions and lift depending on what we see in the operating room. Speak to your plastic surgeon about your options and bring in wish pics that are close to your body frame, just to see what your expectations are. Feel free to check out our before and after photos to see if you see something you want.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Based on limited photos- it appears that you would benefit from a mastopexy/ breast lift with or without implants . If you desire to increase the volume- smaller implants can be placed at the same time as a lift. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS and discuss your options during in person consultation

Salvador Medina, MD · Answer

Hello fixmybewbies.
To achieve the best result, we need to do a breast lift to position appropriately the breast tissue and areola. The implant will help to add volume, shape and projection. The breast lift would include an inverted T scar.
Let me know if you have any questions.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I think the lollipop lift would work well for you and avoid the underneath scar.  I would suggest placing the implants behind the muscle for better upper breast fullness and more support.

Hilton Becker, MD · Answer

Based on your pictures you should be fine with lollipop lift and breast implants 
You do have some excess fat  so you may want to consider fat grafting instead of implants

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  A vertical breast lift coupled with breast implants should give you a nice result.

The benefit of a vertical breast lift is that the breast gland is actually lifted on the chest wall which lessens the chance of lower pole sagging in the future.  In addition the vertical breast lift avoids the anchor scar underneath.

Do I need a lollipop or anchor lift in addition to implants? (photos)

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