Can periareola lift and fat transfer work for me? (Photos)

Dear rebeccac1999,

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

Thank you for your photos. From your photos it appears that the level of your inframammary folds are symmetrical. Elevating your natural fold is very difficult. Your nipple and areola are positioned well above your fold in a youthful position. The shape and size of your breast is close to symmetrical. There is no reason to do a lift which would put permanent incision lines on the front of your breast. Fat transfer is possible to narrow your cleavage and to give you some superior pole fullness, although volume retention from fat grafting is somewhat unpredictable. A more reliable and predictable volume enhancement of your breast would occur with a breast implant.