I’ve read and seen for myself that a donut lift can lead to widened scars and stretched out areolae, even in patients with small breasts with minimal sag. If patients accept the additional vertical scar, is it true that a lollipop lift presents a much lower risk of stretched out areolae and widened scars, compared to the donut lift?
August 31, 2022
Answer: Lollipop instead of donut lift for more predictable positive results? Hello @8cjgkkkk, thank you for your question. The type of scar depends on the surgical technique of the specialist performing the surgery. In my practice I always perform the L-shaped scar that allows the patient to have a scar-free cleavage. I have been performing the technique for 21 years and it is a technique that works perfectly in breast lift, breast reduction and reconstruction. Keep in mind that the shape is the responsibility of the surgical technique that we do and the scar is directly associated with the care of the patient. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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August 31, 2022
Answer: Lollipop instead of donut lift for more predictable positive results? Hello @8cjgkkkk, thank you for your question. The type of scar depends on the surgical technique of the specialist performing the surgery. In my practice I always perform the L-shaped scar that allows the patient to have a scar-free cleavage. I have been performing the technique for 21 years and it is a technique that works perfectly in breast lift, breast reduction and reconstruction. Keep in mind that the shape is the responsibility of the surgical technique that we do and the scar is directly associated with the care of the patient. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Breast lift Thank you for your question. By utilizing a Lollipop instead of a doughnut technique, the skin tension is distributed along a longer length. This decreases the amount of tension that is put around the areola. With that being said a doughnut mastopexy can be a good option for a select subset of patients. Widening of the areola can be minimized by certain surgical techniques, but it is always a risk.
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Breast lift Thank you for your question. By utilizing a Lollipop instead of a doughnut technique, the skin tension is distributed along a longer length. This decreases the amount of tension that is put around the areola. With that being said a doughnut mastopexy can be a good option for a select subset of patients. Widening of the areola can be minimized by certain surgical techniques, but it is always a risk.
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