Can an Uplift Be Done Without the Anchor Scar?

From your description you do not need an anchor pattern scar technique and for all practical purposes I have abandoned that procedure about 15 years ago for a lollipop scar breast lift technique (and wish I had done it sooner !).

The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under intravenous sedation and local or general anesthesia. As mentioned above there are a variety of techniques for these operations used across the USA.  Most commonly there is an incision around the areola, with or without a vertical incision on the lower part of the breast (donut, vertical or “lollipop” techniques).  Although the “anchor-shape” or inverted “T” incision is still more popular in the United States, it represents an older technique with extensive scarring and a less optimal result in many cases.  These new techniques are utilized in the vast majority of cases, the rare exception being extremely large breasts.  The nipple-areola complex is repositioned higher, the excess skin is removed, and the breast is reshaped in a pleasing contour and in a more normal position.  The insertion of an implant as well, may be advisable to restore superior fullness which is lost with aging and after pregnancy despite the rest of the breast being overly large.

There are many ways to create a breast lift.  If only a small amount of skin needs to be removed, it is possible to have a "dough-nut" lift with a scar at the junction between the areola and normal skin.  If more skin is removed a "lolli-pop" scar pattern is the next choice.  Usually the scar from a lolli-pop goes straight down the middle, but it can also be directed to the lower outer quadrant.  An anchor pattern is used when there is a great deal of excess skin.  You may be able to get a lift with a shorter scar pattern that will be worth the tradeoff.  good luck!