What Type Of Breast Lift Surgery Makes The Most Sense For You?
Breast lift surgery, or mastopexy, can do wonders for your appearance and self-confidence if you've developed sagging or asymmetrical breasts. Modern medicine has led to the development of multiple mastopexy techniques, which may have you puzzling over which option will help you achieve your specific cosmetic goals. Here are three situations that may direct you toward a specific breast lift procedure:
1. You Have Uneven Nipples
The human body rarely achieves picture-perfect symmetry. Some women have one nipple that lies higher on the chest than the other. If this potential embarrassment is the primary issue you want to correct, you may need nothing more than a procedure known as a crescent lift. In this surgery, an incision is made across the top outline of one areola. By removing tissue along this incision, the surgeon can ensure that both nipples sit on the same level. You'll be happy to learn that the crescent lift is the least invasive of all breast lift services.
2. You Want to Correct Post-Natal Breast Sagging
Have your breasts begun to sag, but only slightly -- a change that commonly follows pregnancy? If your nipples sit just below the crease beneath your breast (or more than 22 centimeters below the collarbone), you might be ready to consider a minimal breast lift procedure called a donut lift. The donut lift is similar to the crescent lift except that the incision runs completely around the areola. The surgeon removes a ring of excess skin from this area, increasing the amount of breast visible above the crease. The scar is hard to detect because it outlines the areola precisely. If you're correcting post-natal sagging, it makes good sense to put off this procedure until you know you're finished having children.
3. You Suffer From Moderate or Extensive Sagging
Not everyone can get the desired effect from a minimally invasive procedure such as a crescent lift or donut lift. If you have moderate or extensive breast sagging that requires the removal of more tissue, your surgeon may recommend either of two options. The less invasive option is called a vertical keyhole or "lollipop lift" surgery. In addition to making an incision all around the areola, the surgeon also makes a vertical incision that runs from the bottom center of the areola to the crease at the bottom of the breast, removing tissue from around this incision to firm and raise the breast. Severely sagging breasts may require tissue removal from one more incision, a horizontal one that follows the curve of the breast crease. This pattern is referred to as an "anchor incision" because its shape suggests a drawing of an anchor. An anchor incision is the most invasive type of breast lift, but you may find the results well worth it.
Now that you understand the basic types of breast lift surgery options, the next step is to discuss them with a qualified cosmetic surgeon who can recommend the right procedure for your specific goals and condition. Take your time, ask plenty of questions, and then enjoy the reassurance that comes from that knowledge!