Which Type of Breast Lift Technique Is Right for Me?
Posted November 15, 2024 in Breast Lift
Breast enhancement procedures help thousands of women embrace their most confident selves every year. If you are experiencing sagging, downturned, or asymmetrical breasts, a breast lift can help you achieve a perky and youthful breast contour. This blog will discuss the benefits of breast lift surgery and the different types of breast lift techniques so you can go to your plastic surgery consultation armed with knowledge and questions.
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What Is a Breast Lift?
Many women struggle with sagging breasts, downward-pointing nipples, a tuberous breast shape, or asymmetrical breasts. These breast conditions can be caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or genetics and often result in anxiety and low self-esteem.
Breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, is a cosmetic procedure that is designed to reshape and elevate the breasts. In addition to enhancing the breast shape and position, a breast lift can also improve the breasts’ projection and symmetry and reposition the nipple-areola complex. The result is a shapely, lifted, and youthful bustline and can even provide an improved quality of life.
What Are the Different Types of Breast Lifts?
There are several techniques used today in breast lift procedures. The method that is best for you depends on your starting point and aesthetic goals. The main differences among types of breast lifts are the incisions and the level of sagging they can correct. Generally, more sagging correction or more reshaping will require more incisions.
Below are quick facts about common types of breast lifts and who they might be ideal for.
Crescent Lift
- Single incision: Small crescent-shaped incision along the top of the areola
- Corrects minimal sagging
- Can correct nipple asymmetry
- Suitable for small breasts
Benelli Lift
- Single incision: Donut-shaped incision around the nipple
- Corrects minimal to moderate sagging
- Can correct nipple asymmetry
- Tightens and firms the breasts
Lollipop Lift
- Two incisions: Circular incision that extends down vertically to the breast crease
- Corrects moderate to severe sagging
- Suitable for most sizes and shapes of breasts
Anchor Lift
- Three incisions: Lollipop incision plus horizontal incision along breast crease
- Corrects high level of sagging
- Allows for dramatic reshaping
Breast Lift With Implants
If you desire not only lifted breasts but larger breasts, a lift with implants may be right for you. Also known as augmentation mammaplasty, a breast lift with implants allows for reshaping and lifting of the breasts, along with an increase in breast size.
In all cases, the nipple can be repositioned, and scars are easily hidden under a bikini top.
Do Scars From a Breast Lift Go Away?
Scarring is a natural part of any type of cosmetic surgery, including a breast lift. The extent of scarring after a breast lift largely depends on how your body heals—every patient is different. However, with proper incision care, most breast lift scars fade nicely. Most patients find that their scars eventually fade and blend in with their skin in a few months to a year.
Be sure to discuss questions or concerns about scarring with your plastic surgeon during your consultation.
What Type of Breast Lift Will I Need?
There are several factors your cosmetic surgeon will consider when it comes to which technique may work best for you. Some questions your surgeon will evaluate include:
- How much ptosis (sagging) is present—mild, moderate, or severe?
- What is the starting volume of the breasts?
- How is the nipple/areola complex positioned?
- How is the skin’s elasticity?
These questions will help determine which technique will most ideally achieve your aesthetic goals.
Interested in Breast Lift Surgery in Newport Beach?
If you’re interested in breast enhancement surgery, it’s a good idea to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Jon M. Grazer is a highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeon in Newport Beach known for his satisfied patients and stunning results. To discuss your aesthetic goals and create a treatment plan, schedule a consultation today by using our online contact form or calling 949-644-1240.