During an anchor incision breast lift does the nipple stay connected to its blood supply?

A
mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and
position of the breast without reducing their size. It is used for breasts
which sag or droop (ptosis). Sagging of the breasts may occur with normal
development for some women, or as part of the aging process. Pregnancy,
breast-feeding and weight loss are other conditions which increase breast
ptosis. Some patients will have a better shape to their breast such as
increased superior fullness if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy. The
procedure can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the
breast width if desired. The surgery will create an elevated, more youthful
breast contour. Also, the procedure will create nipple and areolae of the
desired size and at the correct height.Although the “anchor-shape” or inverted “T” incision is still
more popular in the United States, it represents an older technique with
extensive scarring and a less optimal result in many cases. These newer
techniques are utilized in the vast majority of cases, the rare exception being
extremely large breasts. The nipple-areola complex is repositioned higher, the
excess skin is removed, and the breast is reshaped in a pleasing contour and in
a more normal position.
I prefer to use a #shortscar technique, #LollipopScar or #DonutLift” rather
than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern
lift which involve more significant scarring.

I appreciate your question.





I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a better shape with nice cleavage. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size.





The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery.



 



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The nipple areolar complex remains attached to its blood supply and is merely repositioned.  

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Fortunately, women do have other options other than the old anchor technique. The Horndeski Method breast lift preserves nipple sensitivity and the ability to breast feed without the very visible vertical incision. Attached is an example of what can now be accomplished with more current technology. Implants are never required with this technique. Your tissues are repositioned and reshaped without foreign materials. I hope this helps.  Best wishes and kind regards, 

Hello, there are many ways to perform breast lift surgery but it would be uncommon to completely remove the nipple and reattach it.  Usually it is left attached to the surrounding breast tissue so the blood supply remains intact.  Your surgeon will be able to describe their exact procedure including how they maintain blood supply to the nipple and the shape of the surgical scars.

only in extreme cases(which is very rare) would you/a patient require a free nipple graft. The nipple stays connected to blood supply to keep it alive, then transposed into its new position on the chest. If you are not having much/any breast tissue removed, I would argue you likely do not need/require an anchor scar either, you could probably get a lollipop style scar. 

With the one exception of the breast surgery technique known as a "free nipple graft", in all other breast lift techniques, the nipple stays attached to you.  So, clarify with your surgeon which method they are using for you.

The nipple always stays attached to its blood supply when I do the anchor incision for a breast lift. If you need the anchor incision, ask your surgeon if he or she uses the I.D.E.A.L. breast lift approach. For more information on this approach, click on the link below. For more information on this and similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

Thank you for the question.  Every surgeon has different ways of performing surgery.  It can be done both ways and  at our office we keep the nipple attached to the deeper tissues with the blood supply.  Schedule a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss their approach.  

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well... The nipple doesn't have to be with the blood supply my love, those tubes are not touched, you will have your nipples getting sensation as normal you had too, talk to your surgeon to explain you everything that will be done.