Breast Lift (Mastopexy) Techniques

a) Crescent Lift

• Incision Pattern: Crescent-shaped incision above the areola
• Use Case: Mild sagging
• Best For: Smaller breasts
• Key Advantage: Minimal scarring around the upper edge of the areola

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b) Donut Lift (Periareolar Lift)

• Incision Pattern: Circular incision around the areola
• Use Case: Mild sagging, often combined with breast augmentation
• Best For: Small to medium-sized breasts
• Key Advantage: Hidden scar along the areola’s edge with no vertical scars

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c) Lollipop Lift (Vertical Lift)

• Incision Pattern: Around the areola + vertical incision from areola to breast crease
• Use Case: Mild to moderate sagging
• Best For: Versatile option, applicable to a wider range of breast sizes
• Key Advantage: Effective reshaping with minimal, well-concealed scarring in a lollipop shape

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d) Anchor Lift (Inverted T Lift)

• Incision Pattern:
  • Around the areola
  • Vertical line from the areola to the breast crease
  • Horizontal incision along the breast crease
• Use Case: Severe sagging or combined with breast reduction
• Best For: Significant correction needs
• Key Disadvantage: Most scarring, but provides the most extensive reshaping