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How common is a "J" incision for a standard breast reduction? Can the same great lift & shape be achieved as w/ anchor? (photo)

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Kathy DavOct 29, 2015
Had consultation w/my PS last week & really like him. A question I have is his method of incisions / technique. I can't remember if he called it a J incision, or if that's how I remember it. He makes the regular incision around the areola to reduce size, 1 vertical incision down, and 1 horizontal incision toward the armpit. Is this a normal technique? Will I get the same result as the anchor lift? He said he'd also do a small amt of lipo. I can't seem to find anything on the internet?

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

So far it looks as though you have a good result. Breasts do not heal symmetrically after breast reduction in some asymmetries to be expected. This will improve as swelling subsides.

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This will usually help reduce widening of the areola and the scar.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

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