Donut lift vs lollipop lift. Why don’t some surgeons like them? Is my one breast really that saggy?
Answer: More aggressive lift Your nipple is located below your breast fold, which makes a more aggressive lift more suitable for you. A donut lift would most likely be insufficient.
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Answer: More aggressive lift Your nipple is located below your breast fold, which makes a more aggressive lift more suitable for you. A donut lift would most likely be insufficient.
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February 12, 2025
Answer: Breast Assymmetry Based on the photos provided, there is significant asymmetry between your breasts. This includes the diameter of the areola, the size of the skin envelope, volume of the breasts and height of the nipples. If you would like improved symmetry of the final breast augmentation result, it may be advisable to have a “lollipop” or vertical breast lift on the droopier side. “Dognut” lifts have become less popular due to the lack of control of areola diameter, somewhat unfavourable scarring and flattening of the breast after surgery.
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February 12, 2025
Answer: Breast Assymmetry Based on the photos provided, there is significant asymmetry between your breasts. This includes the diameter of the areola, the size of the skin envelope, volume of the breasts and height of the nipples. If you would like improved symmetry of the final breast augmentation result, it may be advisable to have a “lollipop” or vertical breast lift on the droopier side. “Dognut” lifts have become less popular due to the lack of control of areola diameter, somewhat unfavourable scarring and flattening of the breast after surgery.
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October 28, 2023
Answer: Donut vs lollipop lift Thank you for your question. A donut lift has the advantage of a less conspicuous but it does not the remove as much skin, so it is not as versatile as other lifts in reshaping the breast. Also, the areola can stretch out and get large over time. It is possible to put a permanent buried suture around the edge of the areola (Benelli mastopexy with a purse-string suture) but I've found that some patients don't like the way that suture feels. With a lollipop lift (vertical mastopexy) it is much less common for the areola to stretch over time, but the downside is additional scars on the breast. They also shape the breast differently so your surgeon will needs to take several factors into consideration when recommending the which lift is more suitable. Regarding your photo, the right areola looks larger but not that much lower on the chest. However, the crease under the left breast (inframammary fold) looks higher. If the folds are not adjusted to be at the same height on your body, breast implants will sit in different locations on the chest. If you are considering implants as well as a lift, these are a few of the topics that will be discussed by your surgeon. At my clinic, a thorough breast implant/lift consult with me typically takes 45 minutes because there is a lot of information to cover.
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October 28, 2023
Answer: Donut vs lollipop lift Thank you for your question. A donut lift has the advantage of a less conspicuous but it does not the remove as much skin, so it is not as versatile as other lifts in reshaping the breast. Also, the areola can stretch out and get large over time. It is possible to put a permanent buried suture around the edge of the areola (Benelli mastopexy with a purse-string suture) but I've found that some patients don't like the way that suture feels. With a lollipop lift (vertical mastopexy) it is much less common for the areola to stretch over time, but the downside is additional scars on the breast. They also shape the breast differently so your surgeon will needs to take several factors into consideration when recommending the which lift is more suitable. Regarding your photo, the right areola looks larger but not that much lower on the chest. However, the crease under the left breast (inframammary fold) looks higher. If the folds are not adjusted to be at the same height on your body, breast implants will sit in different locations on the chest. If you are considering implants as well as a lift, these are a few of the topics that will be discussed by your surgeon. At my clinic, a thorough breast implant/lift consult with me typically takes 45 minutes because there is a lot of information to cover.
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September 25, 2023
Answer: A lollipop lift may be necessary Hello from Istanbul! Thank you for this question. For cases of sagging around 2 cm, a periareolar mastopexy, or donut lift, is typically adequate. However, for sagging exceeding 2 cm, a lollipop lift might be more suitable. Based on your images, it seems like the right side may require a lollipop lift, but an in-person consultation would be best to accurately assess and decide the most appropriate procedure for you. Wishing you the best on your journey!
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September 25, 2023
Answer: A lollipop lift may be necessary Hello from Istanbul! Thank you for this question. For cases of sagging around 2 cm, a periareolar mastopexy, or donut lift, is typically adequate. However, for sagging exceeding 2 cm, a lollipop lift might be more suitable. Based on your images, it seems like the right side may require a lollipop lift, but an in-person consultation would be best to accurately assess and decide the most appropriate procedure for you. Wishing you the best on your journey!
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September 19, 2023
Answer: Breast Augmentation vs Mastopexy Depending on what look you are going for, would determine if you need a lift. If you are planning to enlarge your breast, you could absolutely choose implants that would fill in the slight ptosis you have on the one side. With the proper pocket modification & Using a Benelli technique, where an incision is made around the areola, both areolas can be made symmetrical in size, shape, and position. The shape of your breast can be changed, and voila, twins. Without implants, you would need a lift and pocket modification to make your breast look more similar. Feel free to come by Smith Plastic Surgery for an in person consultation and we can go over in more detail what we can do to reach your breast goals.
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September 19, 2023
Answer: Breast Augmentation vs Mastopexy Depending on what look you are going for, would determine if you need a lift. If you are planning to enlarge your breast, you could absolutely choose implants that would fill in the slight ptosis you have on the one side. With the proper pocket modification & Using a Benelli technique, where an incision is made around the areola, both areolas can be made symmetrical in size, shape, and position. The shape of your breast can be changed, and voila, twins. Without implants, you would need a lift and pocket modification to make your breast look more similar. Feel free to come by Smith Plastic Surgery for an in person consultation and we can go over in more detail what we can do to reach your breast goals.
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