What is an internal breast lift, and how is it different to what occurs during a "normal" BA? (photo)

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My Dr has recommended either a lollypop lift or an internal lift with my BA. I would prefer an internal lift as it seems less invasive. However, I can't find any information on what it actually does, risks associated with it used in conjunction with BA, healing time, and added pain. Can anyone shed any light on the internal lift? Also, I read that an internal lift is essentially what happens in a "normal" BA anyway, because the Dr has to reposition the muscle/skin. Is that the case? Thanks :)

Steven Teitelbaum, MD · Answer

I hear this term all of the time from patients.  I am experienced at doing lifts and even i am not sure what it means.It is one thing to tighten a large pocket that is stretched from a previous augmentation.  But what is the surgeon going to do on the inside to raise the breasts that does not also require a removal of excess skin on the outside?  You need to figure that out.  Report back here if you can.It's also not clear to me that you even need a lift.  Perhaps even a donut lift would work.  In any case without your measurements no one should be giving you specific advice about what to do.Do you like your large areolas or do you like smaller ones?  It's a personal choice.  But if you like smaller ones then you definitely need some kind of an external scar.Go back to the doctor recommending the internal lift and get details.  Be sure to ask what happens to your excess skin.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

This is where the breast pocket is tightened on the inside.  Sometimes, Alloderm or Strattice may be required to help with the internal lift.

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

I am not sure what your surgeon is referring to but it may refer to raising the internal breast tissue as part of a lift.  This isn't usually done with a classic BA.

Michael Law, MD · Answer

An "internal breast lift" may be an auto-augmentation mastopexy. This can be a wonderful procedure for women with a desire for a lift and more fullness in the upper pole of the breasts. This procedure is not for every woman. Your plastic surgeon would need to evaluate you to be sure you are a good candidate for this procedure.Breast implants are the only way to achieve more fullness in the breasts. The auto-augmentation mastopexy can reposition breast tissue to make breast appear fuller and perkier.

What is an internal breast lift, and how is it different to what occurs during a "normal" BA? (photo)

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