Breast Lift

The crescent incision is created by a short line along the upper half of your areola. This is the least invasive breast lift method, but it is not commonly used since it cannot accomplish the same degree of lift as other breast incision types. A crescent incision is most often used in conjunction with a breast augmentation in women who only have a small degree of sagging.

Peri-Areolar/Donut

Incision This incision is made around the perimeter of your areola. These incisions are most effective when there is a mild to moderate degree of breast sagging. However, when the peri-areolar incision is used by a skilled cosmetic surgeon in conjunction with a breast augmentation, it can still produce great results for patients who have more pronounced sagging.

Keyhole/Lollipop Incision

This incision is made around the perimeter of your areola and then vertically down to the breast crease, making the shape of a keyhole or lollipop. This technique produces the best results if you have a moderate degree of sagging that cannot be sufficiently helped by a peri-areolar technique. The vertical incision allows for shaping of the breast to give a more conical appearance to the breast.

The Anchor Incision

This incision is made in three steps. First, a circular incision is created around your areola. Then an incision is created vertically down from your areola to your breast crease. Finally, a horizontal incision is created along your breast crease. While this is the oldest breast lift incision technique, it is also the most aggressive. This method is generally used in women who have a high degree of ptosis (breast sagging) that cannot be adequately fixed by other, less invasive incision methods. This incision is also commonly used if a woman is combining her breast lift with a breast reduction.

• be in good overall health.
• have realistic expectations.
• be a non-smoker.
• maintain a healthy weight.

Be prepared to discuss:

• surgical goals.
• previous surgeries.
• family history of breast cancer.
• current prescriptions or medications.
• alcohol, tobacco and drug use.
• any medical conditions.

After evaluating your general health status, our doctor will examine your breasts and take detailed measurements of your breast size, shape, skin elasticity and desired outcome. After answering all of your questions, discussing your result goals, taking photos and anesthesia options, you will be provided with a tailored breast lift plan.

A breast lift can be expected to last for many years. Body changes, such as weight fluctuations or pregnancy can affect the size of the breast as well as the skin envelope. This may also affect the breast lift result.

Should I have a breast lift or a breast augmentation?

A breast lift will raise your breast position and help reshape sagging breasts, but the procedure does not add volume. A breast augmentation however, will add volume and shape using breast implants. Breast implants may not restore the position of sagging breasts (on their own without a lift). Women frequently combine a breast lift and a breast augmentation to achieve optimum results.

Can I nurse following a breast lift?

It is usually possible to nurse following a breast lift. During most breast lift surgeries, no damage to the nerves, milk ducts or glandular breast tissue occurs as only skin and fat are removed. However, there is still a possibility that a mother will have decreased milk production or difficulties nursing following the procedure.

If I am planning to have children in the future, is a breast lift a good idea?

Generally, you may want to wait to have a breast lift if you are planning on having children in the near future. This procedure will not interfere with the success of a pregnancy in any way, but you will lose the results of a breast lift during pregnancy if you decide to breastfeed. To have longevity with your results, you should consider a breast lift when you are not planning to become pregnant.