The procedures used in a breast lift vary depending on what issues you wish to correct and what your desired outcomes are overall.
In this article, we will explore the different options available to you to give you a clear idea of the type of lift that will best suit your cosmetic desires.
For women experiencing a relatively small but concerning amount of sagging (ptosis), a crescent breast lift is a common solution.
The single incision, from which this lift takes its name, is crescent-shaped, running around the top edge of the areola. It is small, and the resultant scarring is very difficult to see post-operation.
Your surgeon will create an incision, using your areola as a guide. A small, ‘half-moon’-shaped piece of skin is removed, then the skin around the resulting gap is brought back together with the areola, which will now sit in a higher position.
It is important to note that a crescent lift is suitable for lifting the breast only a small amount (an approximately 2 cm lift of the nipple).
The pros of a crescent lift are:
The cons of a crescent lift:
Another option for women who are not experiencing extensive drooping is a periareolar lift.
Slightly larger than the crescent breast lift, the periareolar lift creates an incision that traces the full edge of the areola.
An incision is made following the outer pigment of the areola until a disk of skin can be removed.
The outer and inner circles of skin are then brought back together, tightening up the skin and lifting the position of the nipple.
A periareolar lift is appropriate for patients with a low to medium amount of sagging. The nipple is likely to be lifted by 2–3 cm maximum.
The pros of a periareolar lift are:
The cons are:
If you are suffering from medium-level breast sagging and feel the need for a more profound remodelling of the breast, a vertical breast lift may be the best fit for you.
This lift requires two incisions: one fully circling the nipple, and another, downwards vertical incision, ending at the breast fold.
For women experiencing mild to severe breast sagging, a vertical breast lift can be an extremely effective solution.
When the severe droop and shape of your breasts are causing you great discomfort, a vertical breast lift can reshape your breasts more profoundly.
An ideal vertical candidate will need to be interested in undergoing an extensive restoration of their breasts.
Here are some advantages of a vertical breast lift:
A vertical breast lift does have some disadvantages worth considering:
Should you be experiencing severe breast drooping, you may be interested in exploring an inverted T lift technique. This is a comprehensive technique, requiring similar incisions to certain types of breast reduction.
There are three incisions used in an inverted t surgery: one around the areola, another downwards towards the breast fold, and finally, a third incision across the breast fold.
This trio of incisions allows your surgeon the greatest scope for how much skin they can remove from the breast. Once the excess skin is removed, the incisions will be sutured together in order to lift the nipples and reshape your breasts according to your cosmetic desires.
An inverted T breast lift is designed to significantly reshape the breasts and is usually for women dealing with severe breast sagging.
Here are the pros of an inverted T lift:
Here are the cons of an inverted T lift:
The main disadvantage of an inverted-T breast lift is that you will be left with more significant scarring. It does also carry some extra risk of affecting future breastfeeding.
For many women who are unhappy with the excessive droop of their breasts, these risks can be outweighed by the transformative impact of the surgery.
For a more in-depth discussion of your breast lift surgery options, book a consultation today with Dr. Omar Tillo, our breast lift specialist at the CREO Clinic, London.
Dr Tillo will help you understand the alternatives available according to your needs and work towards a bespoke treatment plan.
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