Breast Lift

Breast Lift Procedures

The primary objective of a mastopexy is not to increase volume, but to shape the breasts into the desired contour, which may have been lost due to factors such as childbirth, weight loss, or aging. Dr. Fairchild employs various methods to perform breast lift surgery, with each procedure tailored to the individual patient’s body type and desired results.

The specific surgical technique used during your procedure will depend on the degree of sagging, breast size, and amount of excess tissue. Dr. Fairchild will choose the method that best aligns with your anatomy and cosmetic goals. In general, a breast lift is an outpatient procedure that is performed under general anesthesia in our state-of-the-art surgery center and depending on your needs, may include:

The “Donut” Lift: A donut breast lift, also known as a periareolar breast lift, is a surgical procedure that involves making incisions around the areola to lift and reshape the breasts. This technique is typically used for patients with mild to moderate sagging and is often combined with breast augmentation for added volume. The donut lift method allows for minimal scarring as the incisions are made in the natural border of the areola, but it may not be suitable for all patients, depending on the degree of sagging and the desired outcome.

The “Crescent” Lift: A crescent breast lift is a surgical technique that involves making a crescent-shaped incision along the upper half of the areola to lift and reshape the breasts. This method is used for patients with mild to moderate sagging, and can also be combined with breast augmentation for added volume. The crescent lift is a less invasive option compared to other types of breast lifts and leaves a small, discreet scar that is often concealed within the natural border of the areola. However, the extent of lift achieved may be limited compared to more invasive methods.

The “Lollipop” Lift: The lollipop breast lift, also known as a vertical breast lift, is a surgical technique that involves making incisions around the areola and down the center of the breast to lift and reshape the breasts. This method is used for patients with moderate to severe sagging, and can also be combined with breast augmentation for added volume. The lollipop lift results in a more extensive lift compared to other methods, and the incisions are made in areas that allow for the scars to be well-concealed within the natural contours of the breasts. However, the scarring is more noticeable compared to other methods such as the crescent lift.

The “Anchor” Lift: The anchor breast lift, also known as a traditional or inverted-T breast lift, is a surgical technique that involves making incisions around the areola, down the center of the breast, and along the breast crease, also called the inframammary fold. This method is used for patients with severe sagging, and can also be combined with breast augmentation for added volume. The anchor lift results in a significant lift and reshaping of the breasts, but it also results in the most noticeable scarring of all the breast lift methods. The scars are typically located around the areola, down the center of the breast, and along the inframammary fold.