Which breast lift techniques are best?

Part of which technique is best depends on your anatomy. The other part that matters is what your surgeon is comfortable with, and what they find works best for them. The same technique in the hands of someone else may not work as well.
Many surgeons are most comfortable with an inferior pedicle technique. In this case, something like Galaflex may be helpful as lifts with this technique are more prone to bottoming out. I prefer using a superior-medial pedicle technique, and I've found mesh to be unnecessary with this technique.
In my personal experience, I find that an auto-augmentation can give an excellent result in the right patient when doing a full lift without implants. It is a technique I often use with great results.

Hello @SDlivin, thank you for your question. When it comes to breast lift techniques, the answer is highly dependent on your individual case. The most important factor in deciding which technique(s) to use is the opinion of your plastic surgeon, who will have assessed factors such as skin laxity, breast size and shape, and other individual characteristics that can determine the best approach.
That said, there are a few specific techniques that may be considered. For example, I always perfom a breast lift with an L shape incision that allows me to reposition and improve the shape of the breast with minimal scarring by raising the base slightly and improving the overall proportion with minimal scarring. Ultimately though, each case should be evaluated on its own merit by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon before recommending a surgical plan to ensure you get optimal results tailored to your needs and preferences. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)