Breast Lift & Breast Reduction Techniques

A circular incision is made around the areola, allowing for subtle lifting by tightening the surrounding skin and adjusting nipple position. This technique is ideal for mild sagging and slight asymmetry.

Key Benefits

• Minimally invasive approach: The incision follows the natural border of the areola, making scars less noticeable over time.
• Best suited for mild sagging: Provides a moderate lift and minor reshaping without extensive tissue removal.
• Can be combined with augmentation: If additional volume is desired, this technique allows for the placement of implants alongside the lift.

Considerations

• Limited effectiveness for moderate to severe sagging: This technique does not remove large amounts of excess skin, making it unsuitable for more pronounced drooping.
• Scarring varies by skin type: While typically discreet along the areola’s edge, visibility depends on individual healing and pigmentation.

This technique involves an incision around the areola, extending vertically down to the breast crease, allowing for more significant reshaping and lifting.

Key Benefits

• More extensive reshaping: Removes excess skin and reshapes underlying breast tissue to provide a firmer, rounded contour.
• Creates a balanced, uplifted look: Addresses moderate sagging while improving projection and overall breast symmetry.
• Scarring is positioned for minimal visibility: The vertical scar is placed along the lower breast, where it tends to fade over time.

Considerations

• A visible vertical scar remains: While it lightens over time, the incision down the lower breast may be noticeable initially.
• Suitable for moderate sagging: Offers more reshaping than a Donut Lift but may not be sufficient for severe sagging or excess skin removal.

This technique involves three incisions: one around the areola, a vertical incision down to the breast crease, and a horizontal incision along the breast fold. It is used for significant lifting and reshaping in cases of pronounced sagging or excess skin.

Key Benefits

• Ideal for significant sagging: Removes a larger amount of excess skin and tightens the remaining tissue to restore a more youthful breast position.
• Allows for precise contouring: Provides the most extensive reshaping, improving both projection and symmetry.
• Long-lasting firmness: Supports better long-term structural integrity, preventing further sagging.

Considerations

• More noticeable scarring: The additional incision along the breast crease creates an “anchor” or “T” shape, though scars typically fade over time.
• Ideal for severe sagging or post-weight loss changes: Best suited for those with significant breast ptosis from ageing, pregnancy, or major weight fluctuations.

This technique removes excess breast fat through small incisions using liposuction, making it a minimally invasive option for breast reduction. Unlike traditional methods, it does not involve skin removal or tissue reshaping, making it best suited for those looking for a modest reduction in size without major structural changes.

Key Benefits

• Minimal scarring: Since liposuction requires only a few small incisions, scarring is minimal and well-hidden.
• Shorter recovery time: Healing is generally faster compared to surgical breast reduction techniques.
• Preserves natural breast shape: The overall breast structure remains intact while reducing volume.

Considerations

• Best suited for individuals with good skin elasticity: As skin is not removed, good elasticity is necessary to ensure smooth retraction after fat removal.
• Limited for larger reductions: Those needing significant tissue removal or reshaping may require a different technique.

Similar to the Lollipop Lift, this technique involves an incision around the areola and extending vertically down to the breast crease. It allows for moderate tissue removal while reshaping the breast for a more lifted and proportionate appearance.

Key Benefits

• Effectively reduces breast size while improving contour: Removes both excess skin and tissue to reshape and reposition the breasts naturally.
• Less scarring compared to more extensive techniques: The incision is limited to the areola and a vertical line down the lower breast.
• Suitable for moderate reductions: Achieves noticeable size reduction while maintaining a natural, well-proportioned shape.

Considerations

• Not ideal for very large reductions: If significant tissue removal is needed, a more extensive technique like the Anchor Reduction may be necessary.
• Vertical scar is present but fades over time: Though the scar is more visible initially, it typically becomes less noticeable as healing progresses.

This method involves three incisions: one around the areola, one vertically down to the breast fold, and one horizontally along the breast crease. It is the most comprehensive technique, allowing for extensive tissue removal, reshaping, and nipple repositioning.

Key Benefits

• Most effective for large breast reductions: Allows for significant size reduction while reshaping the breasts for a balanced, natural appearance.
• Provides the greatest relief from physical discomfort: Reduces strain on the back, shoulders, and neck caused by excessive breast weight.
• Offers precise reshaping: The breast and nipple position can be adjusted to achieve a more lifted and youthful contour.

Considerations

• Leaves more extensive scarring: The anchor-shaped incision along the breast fold is more visible initially but fades over time.
• Longer recovery compared to other techniques: Due to the extent of tissue removal and reshaping, healing may take longer, and temporary swelling and discomfort are more pronounced.