Updated: photos - 28yrs old, no children. Size 34DD. I would like a lift with NO implants. I’m happy with the size (also okay with losing a little bit of size with the lift, but not looking for a reduction). I would like my areolas to be a little smaller and just a tad higher. What type of lift would you recommend for desired results? See photos for my desired results. Also, if I were to do an areola reduction without a lift, with this result in any minor lifting on its own without an actual lift?
Answer: Lift Thank you for your question and picture. Based on the picture you send and your stated desires for a lift and areolar reduction, I would likely recommend a full lift with an anchor scar although at times a vertical or lollipop lift might be enough. This would require in person exam. As for the areolar reduction alone, in your case it would not result in too much of a lift, would potentially flatten the breast some and if done to a significant amount can result in scar spreading and recurrent enlarged areola. Be sure to see a Board Certified PS for your consultation, and best results.
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Answer: Lift Thank you for your question and picture. Based on the picture you send and your stated desires for a lift and areolar reduction, I would likely recommend a full lift with an anchor scar although at times a vertical or lollipop lift might be enough. This would require in person exam. As for the areolar reduction alone, in your case it would not result in too much of a lift, would potentially flatten the breast some and if done to a significant amount can result in scar spreading and recurrent enlarged areola. Be sure to see a Board Certified PS for your consultation, and best results.
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Answer: Lift You would do best with a vertical lift to raise and reshape your breasts. Just the peri-areolar lift would not be sufficient for shaping.
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Answer: Lift You would do best with a vertical lift to raise and reshape your breasts. Just the peri-areolar lift would not be sufficient for shaping.
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May 14, 2023
Answer: Breast lift Dear eavanca117,
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May 14, 2023
Answer: Breast lift Dear eavanca117,
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May 11, 2023
Answer: Reduction options Thanks for your inquiry, you are a good candidate for a reduction through a peri-areolar incision and your wish breast is obtainable with this technique, best of luck.
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May 11, 2023
Answer: Reduction options Thanks for your inquiry, you are a good candidate for a reduction through a peri-areolar incision and your wish breast is obtainable with this technique, best of luck.
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May 8, 2023
Answer: Lift From your photos it appears you are a good candidate for a breast lift with or without implants. A standard lift will raise the position of the nipple, downsize the areola and remove excess skin. If you are wanting more upper pole fullness without implants you could also consider auto augmentation which uses your own tissue. I've included a video on that procedure which I hope you find helpful.
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May 8, 2023
Answer: Lift From your photos it appears you are a good candidate for a breast lift with or without implants. A standard lift will raise the position of the nipple, downsize the areola and remove excess skin. If you are wanting more upper pole fullness without implants you could also consider auto augmentation which uses your own tissue. I've included a video on that procedure which I hope you find helpful.
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May 8, 2023
Answer: The Kind that gets the job done reliably Your breasts are large and very full (heavy). This narrows it down to a 'Lollypop' scar pattern or the 'anchor' scar pattern. They are different in that the lollypop relies on a circumareolar skin reduction to achieve vertical shortening, and the anchor scar doesn't need to. The most common poor outcome for a lollypop scar pattern is residual vertical excess and 'dropout'; the fix is conversion to an anchor scar. Although an anchor scar pattern us not immune to that same problem, it is much less common. In general, the anchor scar pattern lift or reduction produces better scars and shape. An interesting note: The 'lollypop' pattern was conceived of and propagated by surgeons in the 1990's, where it was widely adopted by non-US surgeons. US surgeons began adopting the technique later. Today, most non-US surgeons have gone back to the 'anchor' scar pattern (because of more reliable and predictable results), while many US surgeons are fixated on the 'lollypop'. When I look at the majority of leaders in breast surgery here and abroad, the 'anchor' scar pattern is used most frequently no larger or more ptotic breasts.
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May 8, 2023
Answer: The Kind that gets the job done reliably Your breasts are large and very full (heavy). This narrows it down to a 'Lollypop' scar pattern or the 'anchor' scar pattern. They are different in that the lollypop relies on a circumareolar skin reduction to achieve vertical shortening, and the anchor scar doesn't need to. The most common poor outcome for a lollypop scar pattern is residual vertical excess and 'dropout'; the fix is conversion to an anchor scar. Although an anchor scar pattern us not immune to that same problem, it is much less common. In general, the anchor scar pattern lift or reduction produces better scars and shape. An interesting note: The 'lollypop' pattern was conceived of and propagated by surgeons in the 1990's, where it was widely adopted by non-US surgeons. US surgeons began adopting the technique later. Today, most non-US surgeons have gone back to the 'anchor' scar pattern (because of more reliable and predictable results), while many US surgeons are fixated on the 'lollypop'. When I look at the majority of leaders in breast surgery here and abroad, the 'anchor' scar pattern is used most frequently no larger or more ptotic breasts.
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