Do I need a full anchor lift? (Photo)

Dear Ddrr123,

my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You need at a minimum a conversion to a full anchor mastopexy. More likely than not....you would benefit from slight reduction of the breast tissue, otherwise, even with a full lift, you may sag more than you want.

Yes, you certainly need a full anchor lift. That is the only way to achieve more adequate symmetry because that is the only incision that will correct the vertical excess.