Hi there. For as long as I could remember my breasts have had an unusual shape. And have decided to go through with lift+augmentation. I’ve had some different opinions on the technique of the breast lift and it would be incredibly helpful to get your input. From what I’ve been told I have tubular breasts and doctors have suggested a periareolar lift or an anchor lift. I’ve had different suggestions and am unsure which one to pick. What lift would you recommend?
Answer: Periareolar Disaster Any surgeon recommending a periareolar lift has little understanding of the issues at hand: 1. Nipple areolar complex (NAC) facing the floor and below the fold. 2. A very high and tight inframammary fold. 3. Breast volume asymmetry. The only chance you have of having an attractive result is with a full anchor scar breast lift. This is the only way to reliably reposition the fold, lift the NAC, and get symmetry to the breast shape and size.
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Answer: Periareolar Disaster Any surgeon recommending a periareolar lift has little understanding of the issues at hand: 1. Nipple areolar complex (NAC) facing the floor and below the fold. 2. A very high and tight inframammary fold. 3. Breast volume asymmetry. The only chance you have of having an attractive result is with a full anchor scar breast lift. This is the only way to reliably reposition the fold, lift the NAC, and get symmetry to the breast shape and size.
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Answer: Breast Lift Hello! It's great that you're taking the time to research your options for breast lift and augmentation. I would recommend an anchor lift in order to get the best results, but ultimately the choice between these techniques should be made after a thorough consultation and in-person exam with a plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Breast Lift Hello! It's great that you're taking the time to research your options for breast lift and augmentation. I would recommend an anchor lift in order to get the best results, but ultimately the choice between these techniques should be made after a thorough consultation and in-person exam with a plastic surgeon.
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June 7, 2024
Answer: Breast lift Dear Optimistic353439,
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June 7, 2024
Answer: Breast lift Dear Optimistic353439,
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May 29, 2024
Answer: Anchor or periareolar lift? From the submitted photos you will have the best result from an anchor lift with implants. This will allow your surgeon to remove excess skin, downsize the areola and better shape the breast. A periareolar lift may not provide enough lift and the tension on the incisions may stretch the areola again.
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May 29, 2024
Answer: Anchor or periareolar lift? From the submitted photos you will have the best result from an anchor lift with implants. This will allow your surgeon to remove excess skin, downsize the areola and better shape the breast. A periareolar lift may not provide enough lift and the tension on the incisions may stretch the areola again.
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May 17, 2024
Answer: Tuberous breasts I agree with your diagnosis of tuberous breasts. Usually I perform a periareolar lift with patients with a tuberous breast but in your case I would perform a cirrus-vertical lift also known as an anchor lift or what I consider a full lift. The main goal with a tuberous breast is to change the shape of the breast to a rounder, full breast and improve the cleavage. In your situation I think you have too much droop to only perform a peri-areolar (incision only around the areola) lift. I left a link below explaining the difference.
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May 17, 2024
Answer: Tuberous breasts I agree with your diagnosis of tuberous breasts. Usually I perform a periareolar lift with patients with a tuberous breast but in your case I would perform a cirrus-vertical lift also known as an anchor lift or what I consider a full lift. The main goal with a tuberous breast is to change the shape of the breast to a rounder, full breast and improve the cleavage. In your situation I think you have too much droop to only perform a peri-areolar (incision only around the areola) lift. I left a link below explaining the difference.
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August 1, 2024
Answer: What kind of lift should you have? In general, a periareolar lift can be very unsatisfactory as far as being able to move the nipple far enough up, and also can be commonly associated with widening of the areolae. The anchor pattern lift will usually give you a much more stable result and allows the plastic surgeon to reshape the breast.
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August 1, 2024
Answer: What kind of lift should you have? In general, a periareolar lift can be very unsatisfactory as far as being able to move the nipple far enough up, and also can be commonly associated with widening of the areolae. The anchor pattern lift will usually give you a much more stable result and allows the plastic surgeon to reshape the breast.
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