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

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

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

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