What is the surgical if any difference between a Breat lift, and a full wide Breast Lift?

I am not really sure what the term "full wide breast lift" means, but there certainly are different type of breast lifts and some are better suited for different shapes and sizes of breasts than others. But I have found that the vertical breast lift described most recently by Dr. Hall-Findlay can be slightly varied and used effectively for almost all patients. I use this technique for both breast lifts and breast reductions and the results are very good, in my opinion. This type of lift requires only a vertical scar and one around the areola and does not involve the use of a horizontal scar along the breast crease. Even without seeing a photo, I can almost be certain that this type of breast lift would be effective. 

  A breast lift that addresses the skin envelope and the areolae at the same time could be a vertical lift or an anchor lift.  I would ask for clarification as far as what is being done.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question. Never heard this terminology. There different techniques to do a breast lift, based on the size of the breasts, the surgeon's training in doing different techniques based on the patient's anatomy and needs. Most surgeons in this country still use the wise pattern or anchor scar technique (full wide breast lift?). I personally prefer the vertical or lollipop technique which results in a vertical scar and a scar around the areola. I've been doing this approach to breast reduction/lifts for the past 14 years. It does have the best long term shape to the breast with a short scar. See a board certified plastic surgeon for another opinion or have your surgeon explain his/her terminology so you can understand it. After all, it is your body, and need to be able to form an informed decision. Good luck.

Thank you for the question.I can say that these techniques are the same. Dr.Campos

Breast lifting involves some degree of tightening and lifting of the breast skin envelope and tissue.  In order to tighten the skin envelope, skin excision is necessary;  this results in the presence of scars. The lower the patient's breasts on her chest wall, the greater the degree of lifting necessary (and usually the greater scarring present). I am not familiar with the terminology “wide breast lift”. 

Sometimes, the presence of scars is a “dealbreaker”;  patients would prefer to leave their breasts unchanged than to have scars. At other times, patients  prefer to have the improvement in breast position, shape, and (possibly) size  and are willing to accept the trade-off of scars.
Your sister may be best served by meeting with  additional well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons in person to discuss her goals in front of a full-length mirror.  
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