Breast lift scars

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Applies to us getting breast lifts as well. My only regret about explant was that I did not get this lollipop incision. Ask for it! If your surgeon can't do it, find someone who can, unless you don't care about the scars.

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Breast Reduction

Extremely large breasts (those that are greatly out of proportion to body size) can cause a number of medical problems. Excessive weight of the breast tissue may cause poor posture, headache, back pain and neck pain. Bra straps often dig into the shoulders, leaving indentations and causing pain in the shoulders. Some women also develop nerve problems in the arms or hands. The hanging breasts drape over the chest, causing the skin to rub and leading to irritation, rashes and potential skin infections. Overly large breasts can also lead to emotional distress. Women may have difficulty getting clothing to fit. Patients may feel extremely self-conscious and are often the brunt of jokes and stares. Breast Reduction Women with overly large breasts may choose to have breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty). Breast reduction is the fifth most common cosmetic surgical procedure in the U.S. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 125,614 breast reductions were performed last year. The goal of the surgery is to make the breasts smaller, lighter and more in proportion to body size. In breast reduction, the surgeon removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts. Although there are several techniques for breast reduction, the most common procedure uses an anchor-shaped incision that encircles the areola (the dark area around the nipple). The incision then extends downward to the bottom of the breast and across the natural crease. Once the excess fat, tissue, and skin are removed, the breast is reshaped by pulling the skin on both sides of the breast down and around the areola.

Lollipop Breast ReductionSome surgeons are using another breast reduction technique that reportedly produces a better shape and causes less scarring. It's called Vertical Breast Reduction, or the "lollipop technique." The lollipop name refers to the shape of the scar after the surgery. The surgeon makes a circular incision around the areola. The cut then extends downward toward the bottom of the breast. In the lollipop technique, the horizontal incision across the breast fold is eliminated. Next, the surgeon sculpts the breast tissue, removing much of the heavy, sagging tissue at the bottom of the breast. The remaining breast tissue may be shaped and held in place with sutures. Doctors gather the excess skin and close the incision with very tiny sutures. After traditional breast reduction, some women develop a thick scar along the bottom fold of the breast. With the lollipop technique, that scar is avoided. Doctors say they can also obtain a better cosmetic result because the procedure shapes the breast from inside, instead of relying on the skin to hold the tissue in place. Lollipop breast reduction is technically more difficult to perform than standard breast reduction, so the procedure should be performed by an experienced surgeon. The procedure takes about two hours and is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Many women are back to work within three to four days. The technique is not recommended for women with extremely large breasts.

Source: Medstar