What is a mini breast lift?

This term could mean a variety of different procedures.  It could be a procedure where a crescent shaped skin removal is made above the areola to lift the position of the nipple and areola higher.  This is usually best done in conjunction with implants.  It could also mean a circumareolar mastopexy, where skin is removed around the areola, leaving a circular scar around the areola.  This is also best done with implants, but could be done without implants if they were either undesired or the amount of lifting needed was minimal.

 I'm not sure I really heard that term. The important thing is that you marrythe operation to the needs of the patient. There are variations to breast lifts and some incisions might be longer than others depending on the original anatomy.

Very difficult to know.  I
would search for the board certified plastic surgeon who you feel is
most likely to give you the best results and who performs hundreds of
these procedures each year. I would look at patient reviews as well as
before and after photos on that surgeon's website.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

I haven't heard of a mini breast lift. There are multiple techniques to lift the breast. During an in person consultation, your surgeon will determine what degree of breast ptosis is present, and the appropriate surgical technique to raise the nipple/areola and reshape the breast. Breast lifts vary between scars only around the nipple (doughnut incision), to lifts that include scars from the nipple to the crease below the breast (lollipop incision). Severe ptosis can require a third incision within the crease below the breast (anchor incision).

You would probably have to ask the source.  This is not a standard name for any particular lift.  By implication it is something less than what most call a full "anchor lift."   There are various patterns for lifts, and each has it own indication, to be matched to the nature of the patients anatomy and goals. A consultation with a plastic surgeon can sort out options, and the pros and cons. All the best 

Unfortunately, terminology utilized in and around the field of plastic surgery can be quite confusing. Technically, there is no  universally accepted “mini lift”. Exactly what type of breast lift that a specific patient will benefit from will depend mainly on her physical examination. The more breast ptosis (sagging), the more powerful of a breast lift required to change the patient's breast position on her chest wall. Generally speaking, the more ptosis present, the more  skin excision ( and the more scarring)  necessary. I hope this, and the attached link (dedicated to breast lift surgery concerns) helps. Best wishes.

There is no procedure I am aware of that is properly termed a mini breast lift. There are multiple styles of breast lift available and you will need to see someone experienced in these for an exam to determine what would be appropriate to help you meet your goals.

Many options are available. A donut shaped skin excision can be used and the breast can be lifted if sagging is mild. A vertical lift results in a lollipop scar and can help breasts that have more sag. A full lift can help really ptotic breasts.See an experienced plastic surgeon.