I’ve gotten recommendations for both lollypop and donut. I’m afraid donut will not give me the desired shape, but also want to avoid the vertical scar. What do you recommend based on photos. My main concern is to address the asymmetry.
Answer: Don't worry about the vertical scar Your more ptotic breast will never look like the other with a donut. Run from the surgeon that recommended it. As for vertical scars, they are the most likely to become inconspicuous to the point of invisible.
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Answer: Don't worry about the vertical scar Your more ptotic breast will never look like the other with a donut. Run from the surgeon that recommended it. As for vertical scars, they are the most likely to become inconspicuous to the point of invisible.
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Answer: Donut or full lift Your nipples are located below your breast fold therefore a donut lift would most likely not give you the results you’d like.
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Answer: Donut or full lift Your nipples are located below your breast fold therefore a donut lift would most likely not give you the results you’d like.
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September 28, 2023
Answer: Lift The lollipop or vertical lift will better correct your ptosis and asymmetry. The periareolar lift is good for maybe 2 cm of lift but you will require more one one side.
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September 28, 2023
Answer: Lift The lollipop or vertical lift will better correct your ptosis and asymmetry. The periareolar lift is good for maybe 2 cm of lift but you will require more one one side.
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September 27, 2023
Answer: Breasts The vertical or lollipop lift with give you a better shape, especially with the breast that sags more. the doughnut lift is more limited in what it can do for shape.
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September 27, 2023
Answer: Breasts The vertical or lollipop lift with give you a better shape, especially with the breast that sags more. the doughnut lift is more limited in what it can do for shape.
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September 27, 2023
Answer: Donut or lollipop lift Based on your photos you should consult with a plastic surgeon who is very experienced in breast surgery. It appears that you would benefit more from a lollipop lift that a donut. You probably would also benefit from adding a small implant. The combination of the lift and implant should significantly improve the asymmetry in your size, shape and position. In the proper hands the vertical scar heals very inconspicuously.
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September 27, 2023
Answer: Donut or lollipop lift Based on your photos you should consult with a plastic surgeon who is very experienced in breast surgery. It appears that you would benefit more from a lollipop lift that a donut. You probably would also benefit from adding a small implant. The combination of the lift and implant should significantly improve the asymmetry in your size, shape and position. In the proper hands the vertical scar heals very inconspicuously.
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September 27, 2023
Answer: I recommend vertical ("lollipop") incision mastopexy (breast lift) Hello and thank you for your question. From the pictures you have provided, you have some striae (stretchmarks) present throughout both breasts, some borderline mild ptosis (drooping) on both breasts, and asymmetry with the right breast drooping slightly lower than the left. You would definitely benefit from a mastopexy (breast lift) to help improve the perkiness and symmetry of your breasts. Regarding the "donut" incision sometimes used for breast lifts- it is only used when there is minimal excess skin and the nipple areolar complex (NAC) needs to be lifted a max of 1-2 cm. It results in changed to the breast shape- breasts tend to be flatter after this technique. Also the most common complication after the procedure is NAC widening. The vertical (or "lollipop") incision would be more appropriate for both of your breasts, as it allows for removal of more skin than the other technique, would allow you to lift the NAC higher (as you will need in your case), and would not result in flattening of the breast shape. Also it would be better to help control the symmetry achieved with the surgery. If you are happy with the size of your breasts in a bra, and their size is pretty close (hard to tell here), then the volume is not the issue, and the primary focus of surgery would be on resecting skin and symmetrizing the breasts. Regarding the vertical scar, if you adhere to proper scar care and sun avoidance after surgery, it should eventually heal to be minimally noticeable.
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September 27, 2023
Answer: I recommend vertical ("lollipop") incision mastopexy (breast lift) Hello and thank you for your question. From the pictures you have provided, you have some striae (stretchmarks) present throughout both breasts, some borderline mild ptosis (drooping) on both breasts, and asymmetry with the right breast drooping slightly lower than the left. You would definitely benefit from a mastopexy (breast lift) to help improve the perkiness and symmetry of your breasts. Regarding the "donut" incision sometimes used for breast lifts- it is only used when there is minimal excess skin and the nipple areolar complex (NAC) needs to be lifted a max of 1-2 cm. It results in changed to the breast shape- breasts tend to be flatter after this technique. Also the most common complication after the procedure is NAC widening. The vertical (or "lollipop") incision would be more appropriate for both of your breasts, as it allows for removal of more skin than the other technique, would allow you to lift the NAC higher (as you will need in your case), and would not result in flattening of the breast shape. Also it would be better to help control the symmetry achieved with the surgery. If you are happy with the size of your breasts in a bra, and their size is pretty close (hard to tell here), then the volume is not the issue, and the primary focus of surgery would be on resecting skin and symmetrizing the breasts. Regarding the vertical scar, if you adhere to proper scar care and sun avoidance after surgery, it should eventually heal to be minimally noticeable.
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