Due to weight loss, I am having a breast lift at Xmas as my breasts now sag though I still have a lot of tissue. I do NOT want a reduction (I like having large breasts); I obviously want less sag, but the loose skin is my main issue (had my breasts stayed full but sagging, I would not have surgery). I would like opinions on how a surgeon decides what incisions to make, whether I can get a decent result with just a lollipop incision, and whether it has any impact on e.g. loss of sensation.
Answer: Lipo-lift I appreciate your question. I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a better shape with nice cleavage. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size. It takes 6 weeks to heal and I wait 12 months before any scar revision. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon #RealSelf100Surgeon #RealSelfCORESurgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Lipo-lift I appreciate your question. I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a better shape with nice cleavage. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size. It takes 6 weeks to heal and I wait 12 months before any scar revision. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon #RealSelf100Surgeon #RealSelfCORESurgeon
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Answer: Use of Lollipop vs. Anchor Incision A mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. It is used for breasts which sag or droop (ptosis). Sagging of the breasts may occur with normal development for some women, or as part of the aging process. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and weight loss are other conditions which increase breast ptosis. Some patients will have a better shape to their breast such as increased superior fullness if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy. The procedure can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the breast width if desired. The surgery will create an elevated, more youthful breast contour. Also, the procedure will create nipple and areolae of the desired size and at the correct height. I prefer to use a #shortscar technique, #LollipopScar or #DonutLift” rather than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring.
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Answer: Use of Lollipop vs. Anchor Incision A mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. It is used for breasts which sag or droop (ptosis). Sagging of the breasts may occur with normal development for some women, or as part of the aging process. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and weight loss are other conditions which increase breast ptosis. Some patients will have a better shape to their breast such as increased superior fullness if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy. The procedure can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the breast width if desired. The surgery will create an elevated, more youthful breast contour. Also, the procedure will create nipple and areolae of the desired size and at the correct height. I prefer to use a #shortscar technique, #LollipopScar or #DonutLift” rather than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring.
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Lollipop vs anchor For really large breasts, I prefer the anchor. It gives you more immediate results as far as breast shape goes. The lollipop will require a lot of reassurance from your doctor letting you know that everything will settle out in months.
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Answer: Lollipop vs anchor For really large breasts, I prefer the anchor. It gives you more immediate results as far as breast shape goes. The lollipop will require a lot of reassurance from your doctor letting you know that everything will settle out in months.
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October 22, 2016
Answer: "Lollipop" vs "Anchor" Breast lift for big breasts (G cup, down from HH) with grade 3 ptosis and "empty" skin - pros and cons? Thank you for your question. A photograph would help. And in personal examination is necessary to properly and see her question.Based on the size of breast that you describe it is likely he will need an anchor left to adequately remove the excess skin. For more information on breast lift please read the link below:
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Answer: "Lollipop" vs "Anchor" Breast lift for big breasts (G cup, down from HH) with grade 3 ptosis and "empty" skin - pros and cons? Thank you for your question. A photograph would help. And in personal examination is necessary to properly and see her question.Based on the size of breast that you describe it is likely he will need an anchor left to adequately remove the excess skin. For more information on breast lift please read the link below:
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October 23, 2016
Answer: Full breast lift Thank you for your question. By your description, you have a great deal of loose skin of the breast which will require a full "anchor" type breast lift. You should focus on finding a surgeon who can provide a nice, round, projecting breast lift rather than trying to limit incision length and compromising your result. The scar locations are dictated by the degree of skin excess. Minimal skin excess may only require a circumareolar lift, moderate skin excess a lollipop lift, and significant skin excess an anchor lift. Again, its not extent of incisions/scars that is so important, but how the lift is performed internally. Best wishes!
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October 23, 2016
Answer: Full breast lift Thank you for your question. By your description, you have a great deal of loose skin of the breast which will require a full "anchor" type breast lift. You should focus on finding a surgeon who can provide a nice, round, projecting breast lift rather than trying to limit incision length and compromising your result. The scar locations are dictated by the degree of skin excess. Minimal skin excess may only require a circumareolar lift, moderate skin excess a lollipop lift, and significant skin excess an anchor lift. Again, its not extent of incisions/scars that is so important, but how the lift is performed internally. Best wishes!
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