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.



 



Best of luck!



   



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon



#RealSelfCORESurgeon

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

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA