Loose skin on breasts after weight loss - Would a donut lift, anchor lift or BodyTite deliver better results? (photo)

The main problem following weight loss is excess skin. Unfortunately for body contouring following weight loss, this typically involves "trading skin for scar" as we say. Because of this, the most common way to achieve breast rejuvenation following weight loss is the anchor style scar typically seen in breast reduction surgery. Even the Body Tite procedure will not do well typically because of the loss of skin elasticity that comes from skin stretching.

It is very difficult to see the extent of your droopiness/laxity on this photo. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in breast surgery is recommended. You may be a candidate for skin tightening procedure, without lift? Good luck.

Hello Sumarr.The periareolar lift is reserved for patients that have very little ptosis of the breasts. Usually, in patients that have lost some weight, we can achieve a better result by doing an inverted T (the scars are shorter than the traditional anchor). That way we can redrape better the excess skin and have a perkier breast.To be sure that you would need an inverted T, or we could do a periareolar approach, I would need to see a picture with you in the standing position.
ThanksDr. Medina

The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hello!
You are deflated and have loose skin. A breastlift with anchor or lollipop incision would provide your best option to tightening skin. Minimally invasives will not help adequately for the money you spend. I would recommend you consider some form of augmentation, either with implants or with fat transfer to help re-fill the lost volume.
Best of luck to you!

Given your history and photo, it’s likely a lollipop lift at minimum but probably a modified anchor pattern lift to fully address the laxity and excess skin. We perform these lifts all the time under local anesthesia with oral sedation.

Dear summarr,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You are not standing straight for your photo, but I suspect you will need more than just the doughnut lift for your breasts. An examination and measurements are needed to be certain as to what you would need.