I am 21 and am 5'6" and weigh 140 lbs. Ideally, I would get a lollipop reduction since there is significantly reduced scarring, easier recovery, and longer lasting results. The doctor I consulted with wants to use the anchor method; however, I am conflicted because I have come across another doctor online who solely uses the lollipop method on all patients including those around my size. The bra I wear is a 30 H but the doctor measured me at a 32 F. I would like to go down to a full C or small D.
Answer: Am I a candidate for a lollipop/short-scar breast reduction? (Photos) The full breast or anchor lift takes the vertical lift pattern and adds a horizontal incision under the breast and in the inframammary fold. This type of lift is used to remove the most amount of skin and to tighten the skin and tissue envelope maximally. It is frequently necessary in vertically long breasts to remove enough skin to create the appearance of round and tight breasts that do not appear to be hanging. Your best feedback concerning the breast reduction scar that is right for you will occur following an in-office consult with a board certified PS.
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Answer: Am I a candidate for a lollipop/short-scar breast reduction? (Photos) The full breast or anchor lift takes the vertical lift pattern and adds a horizontal incision under the breast and in the inframammary fold. This type of lift is used to remove the most amount of skin and to tighten the skin and tissue envelope maximally. It is frequently necessary in vertically long breasts to remove enough skin to create the appearance of round and tight breasts that do not appear to be hanging. Your best feedback concerning the breast reduction scar that is right for you will occur following an in-office consult with a board certified PS.
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July 21, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction I’d be careful with a lollipop scar for a breast reduction. Good candidates generally need smaller reductions, less of a lift, and have good elasticity of their skin and soft tissues.Most patients with significant size and ptosis (descent) of the breast tissue would be best served with an anchor scar. This method is consistent and reproducible, and allows for better removal and shaping of tissue and appropriate coning of the breast.If your main concern is limiting scars, I’m sure you can find someone who will do it, but I’m afraid it will not yield a cosmetically appealing result.Having said all this, I give all my patients a scar care routine with starts about 3-4 weeks after surgery. In those patients who follow instructions, scars can heal quite well. The vertical scar in particular almost disappears in some patients.Hope this helps! Kind regards.
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July 21, 2020
Answer: Breast reduction I’d be careful with a lollipop scar for a breast reduction. Good candidates generally need smaller reductions, less of a lift, and have good elasticity of their skin and soft tissues.Most patients with significant size and ptosis (descent) of the breast tissue would be best served with an anchor scar. This method is consistent and reproducible, and allows for better removal and shaping of tissue and appropriate coning of the breast.If your main concern is limiting scars, I’m sure you can find someone who will do it, but I’m afraid it will not yield a cosmetically appealing result.Having said all this, I give all my patients a scar care routine with starts about 3-4 weeks after surgery. In those patients who follow instructions, scars can heal quite well. The vertical scar in particular almost disappears in some patients.Hope this helps! Kind regards.
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March 3, 2020
Answer: Am I a candidate for a lollipop/short-scar breast reduction Your photos suggest that you would not achieve an adequate reduction or lift with a limited scar procedure. It is unlikely that you would be satisfied with the outcome of a lollipop type procedure unless you were willing to sacrifice greater lift and volume reduction for the lesser scarring.
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March 3, 2020
Answer: Am I a candidate for a lollipop/short-scar breast reduction Your photos suggest that you would not achieve an adequate reduction or lift with a limited scar procedure. It is unlikely that you would be satisfied with the outcome of a lollipop type procedure unless you were willing to sacrifice greater lift and volume reduction for the lesser scarring.
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March 2, 2020
Answer: Avoid lollipop and anchor scars I do not recommend vertical scars because they do not adequately lift the breasts and are very unslightly, particularly in darker skinned women. For that reason, an alternative was developed called The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 2, 2020
Answer: Avoid lollipop and anchor scars I do not recommend vertical scars because they do not adequately lift the breasts and are very unslightly, particularly in darker skinned women. For that reason, an alternative was developed called The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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March 2, 2020
Answer: Lollipop You are not a candidate for a lollipop. The problem with the lollipop incision is that the surgeon doesn't set the length on the lower pole of the breast and lets the breast determine the length and this leads to suboptimal results. The scar under the breast is the most concealed scar of all of the scars so in my opinion the lollipop has few advantages over the anchor pattern.
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March 2, 2020
Answer: Lollipop You are not a candidate for a lollipop. The problem with the lollipop incision is that the surgeon doesn't set the length on the lower pole of the breast and lets the breast determine the length and this leads to suboptimal results. The scar under the breast is the most concealed scar of all of the scars so in my opinion the lollipop has few advantages over the anchor pattern.
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