What is the Difference Between Lollipop Lift and 'Short Scar' Lift?

With the “lollipop” technique, an incision is made around the areola and another between the areola and breast crease. This technique avoids a long scar in the crease under the breast , which was an older technique known as the “anchor” or “inverted T.” Such methods create as much as twice the scar and can flatten the breast, creating less forward projection and sub-optimal shape. Hence, we prefer  the “lollipop” technique or “donut lift” to avoid more significant scarring, rather than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern lift. With the short scar technique, also known as the #LollipopScar or #DonutLift, an incision is made around the areola, with or without a vertical incision on the lower part of the breast.

These terms may be the same. A lollipop incision includes a scar around the nipple-areola with a vertical scar connecting the lower part of the nipple to the breast fold. The short scar is typically a lollipop, but may "tail off" to the side like a "J," or include a very short scar along the breast fold at the bottom of the vertical scar. Your surgeon should be clear about the scars involved in breastlift surgery so your expectations will be set properly. Good luck!

Thank you for the question.

As you have found, the terms used to describe various breast operations can be confusing,  and not necessarily helpful. Although it will be important for you to educate yourself about the different options available (as well as the potential risk/complications associated with breast surgery), the most important decision you do make ultimately will be your selection of plastic surgeon. This selection, as opposed to selecting a specific operation type, will be critical when it comes to achieving your goals.

 Direct physical examination and a full communication of your goals will be  necessary to determine which operation is indicated.

 Best wishes.