What are the various techniques for Breast Lift surgery?
There are various surgical techniques for performing Breast Lift in Dubai at Hasan Surgery. Your plastic surgeon will determine which technique is most appropriate for you after discussing the pros and cons of each with you. The choice will be guided by the size and shape of your breasts, your breast anatomy and composition – fatty tissue vs. glandular tissue, the extent of lift needed, your skin elasticity, whether nipple repositioning is involved, your motherhood and breastfeeding needs, your aesthetic concerns, and other relevant factors.
Anchor Pattern or Inverted T Technique – As the name suggests, this technique is so-called because the shape of the incision resembles a ship’s anchor, or an inverted letter “T”. This is the most preferred technique of Breast Lift for women with extreme sagging and also the most invasive. It is also the technique most used when the Breast Lift is combined with a Breast Reduction.
Incision Location:
This technique results in three incisions – all along the breast crease, extending vertically up to the areola, and all along the areola.
Advantages:
Because the incision is horizontal and vertical, this technique allows for maximum reach and adjustment. It is effective in reducing droopiness in the lower breast.
Disadvantages:
It is the most invasive technique and results in the most scarring. If the nipple is fully detached during the surgery, there is a risk of breastfeeding inability and/or permanent loss of nipple sensation.
Periareolar or Donut Breast Lift Technique/ Doughnut Mastopexy – As the name suggests, this technique creates a donut-shaped incision. This technique is preferable for women who do not need significant skin removal and do not have huge breasts.
Incision Location:
Circumferential incisions around the areola and nipple.
Advantages:
Less invasive technique with smaller scars; faster recovery time; allows for areolas to be reshaped and resized.
Disadvantages:
May not work for women with large breasts requiring significant skin removal.
Lollipop Technique/ Vertical Mastopexy – As the name suggests, this technique creates a vertical incision that is keyhole/ lollipop/racquet-shaped. This technique is preferable for women with moderate-to-large size breasts who require a moderate degree of lift.
Incision Location:
Along the border of the areola and extending vertically down to the breast crease.
Advantages:
Less invasive technique with smaller scars than the Anchor technique; more reach and flexibility vs. the Donut Lift.
Disadvantages:
May not be suitable for women with huge breasts and severe sagging.