Yes, you will have incisions. The mastopexy, or breast lift, has various ways. Dr. Stein, for instance, prefers to limit the scars by using the scar/incision site initially made around the nipple. But some doctors, on the other hand, use the anchor, or lollipop, or apron flap. You will need to be seen to determine what is best for you.

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Yes, there are incisions, in the shape of a lollipop.

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You will need to carefully consider the pros/cons associated with the procedure and see if breast lifting is "worth" the trade-off of scars, etc. Make sure that you see lots of before/after photographs of the resulting scarring. Make your decisions carefully. Best wishes.

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There are various different breast lifts depending on what you want to achieve--breast reshaping. Most require incisions, though some smaller than others.

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A breast lift or mastopexy helps to reposition the nipple and tighten the breasts. There are two components to a breast lift: skin excision through varying incision types and nipple pedicle to preserve the blood supply and innervation to the nipple. These components are standard to a breast lift, though vary with the amount and type of lift performed.

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The breast can appear higher by either re-inflating deflated breasts (implants), surgically lifting low breasts (mastopexy), or a combination of the two. The procedure preformed depends on the amount and quality of the patient's breast tissue, the degree of ptosis (droopiness) and the patient's final desired size.

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A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure performed to correct droop of the breast. It serves to reposition the breast and nipple to a more youthful position. It does involve scars but the technique used will depend on the patients anatomy and breast shape as well as the degree of droop. Thanks for the question!

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Thank you for asking. A breast lift normally does require incisions, but the type and length are individual to the patient and patient-dependent. It could be as small as around the areola, or it may need to be a standard anchor (Wise) pattern. The amount of extra skin/breast tissue will determine this. If a patient desires an implant, this may also affect the incision. See a board-certified plastic surgeon who can guide you. Best wishes!

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Yes, there is a standard "keyhole" incision and sometimes anchor-shaped incision, depending on how much skin is involved. Sometimes only a crescent (upper half of areola scar) or Benelli circular areolar scar can be done to avoid a vertical scar. The scars usually heal very well and after a year, are not very obvious.

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There are many different types of breast lifts, the most common involving incisions around the areola and lower parts of the breast. There are also ways to lift the breast without large incisions. Often times putting a small implant into the breast will help expand the volume and create a "lifted" look. Breast anatomy varies so much from patient to patient, that we as surgeons need to know all the different techniques to satisfy the patients' thoughts and desire. The most important thing to do is be examined by a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast surgery and be very open and honest with what you are looking to accomplish. Best of luck!

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Excellent question! A breast lift moves the nipple and areola to the center of the breast. If you have adequate volume, this will produce a rounded breast. However, most women require an implant to achieve a rounded breast. A lift does not move the breast to a higher level on your chest. Many women believe that a lift will position the breast so that a bra is no longer needed--this, for the most part, is not true. A bra will still be needed to achieve the look of exaggerated cleavage and pushed up breasts.

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There are many techniques. Yes, it is a surgery that involves anesthesia and incisions. All incisions result in permanent scarring. Your best bet would be to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon and have him/her explain the procedure to you. Best of luck.

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