33-year-old athlete. No children. I've gone to 2 surgeons for consults. 1 advised that I get the bilat mastopexy/"lollipop" + augmentation, while the other surgeon said that due to my degree of sagging, a lollipop lift isn't adequate & that I am more of a candidate for an anchor lift, which I tend to agree. Goals: smaller areolas, symmetry, breasts closer together & fuller in size/shape, lift. Also, is a periolar mastopexy the same thing as a bilateral mastopexy?
November 3, 2016
Answer: What kind of lift I'm not surprised that you have gotten conflicting recommendations regarding your case. First of all eliminate the peroareolar lift altogether. It will not or ivied much if any lift and will likely stretch out your areolae. Of the other two types of lifts, I like the lollipop lift because it provides the lift you need, will reduce the areolae and the scars heal very well. Not all surgeons are comfortable or experienced with the lollipop lift and therefore may be less likely to offer it as an option. The anchor lift is also fine, but definitely avoid the periareolar lift.
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November 3, 2016
Answer: What kind of lift I'm not surprised that you have gotten conflicting recommendations regarding your case. First of all eliminate the peroareolar lift altogether. It will not or ivied much if any lift and will likely stretch out your areolae. Of the other two types of lifts, I like the lollipop lift because it provides the lift you need, will reduce the areolae and the scars heal very well. Not all surgeons are comfortable or experienced with the lollipop lift and therefore may be less likely to offer it as an option. The anchor lift is also fine, but definitely avoid the periareolar lift.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift Procedure A mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. It is used for breasts which sag or droop (ptosis). Sagging of the breasts may occur with normal development for some women, or as part of the aging process. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and weight loss are other conditions which increase breast ptosis. Some patients will have a better shape to their breast such as increased superior fullness if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy. The procedure can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the breast width if desired. The surgery will create an elevated, more youthful breast contour. Also, the procedure will create nipple and areolae of the desired size and at the correct height. I prefer to use a #shortscar technique, #LollipopScar or #DonutLift” rather than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring. The best thing would be to visit multiple board certified surgeons for consultations to see which procedure would be best to help achieve your desired results.
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift Procedure A mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. It is used for breasts which sag or droop (ptosis). Sagging of the breasts may occur with normal development for some women, or as part of the aging process. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and weight loss are other conditions which increase breast ptosis. Some patients will have a better shape to their breast such as increased superior fullness if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy. The procedure can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the breast width if desired. The surgery will create an elevated, more youthful breast contour. Also, the procedure will create nipple and areolae of the desired size and at the correct height. I prefer to use a #shortscar technique, #LollipopScar or #DonutLift” rather than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring. The best thing would be to visit multiple board certified surgeons for consultations to see which procedure would be best to help achieve your desired results.
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