A breast lift (mastopexy) is not a one-size-fits-all procedure; your surgeon will tailor your surgery to your precise needs and goals. The lollipop breast lift is one of the techniques Dr. Stevens offers to produce proportionate, natural-looking results for some patients. Is the lollipop lift the right choice for you? This blog explains the lollipop technique in detail to help you make the best decision for your breast enhancement surgery.
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What Is a Lollipop Breast Lift?
The lollipop name comes from the shape of the incision used for this breast lift technique. Dr. Stevens creates an incision that encircles the areola and extends down the center of the lower breast to the breast crease. The incision is often recommended for patients with medium-sized breasts that have moderate sagging (ptosis).
Best Candidates for the Lollipop Breast Lift
The best candidates for a lollipop breast lift are women who like the shape and size of their breasts but wish to reposition them to a higher position on the chest wall. Women who have nipples that have begun to point downward may also benefit from this breast lift technique, since it also allows for adjustment of the nipples and areola.
Ideal candidates are women who:
- Have a moderate degree of breast drooping and sagging
- Do not want to add breast implants during their procedure (although one can if desired)
- Can accept some scarring on the breasts
- Have realistic expectations for their surgery results
What You Need to Know About Lollipop Scarring
Any breast enhancement surgery leaves a degree of scarring behind. The incision made around the areola during the lollipop breast lift leaves some scarring, but it is typically hidden in the pigmentation of the areola. The incision on the lower portion of the breast will remain visible after surgery, but usually fades to a less noticeable thin white line over time.
Women who undergo this procedure can still wear clothing and swimwear without worry about their lollipop scars showing. Dr. Stevens takes care in his incision placement and suturing techniques to ensure the best possible outcome. Proper incision care after surgery also minimizes the appearance of scars once they have fully healed.
Our breast lift before and after photos show the positive results women can achieve in exchange for a small bit of visible scarring on the lower portion of the breast.
Alternatives to the Lollipop Breast Lift
While the lollipop breast lift is an excellent option for many women, it’s not the only technique Dr. Stevens offers. Other breast lift choices include:
The Benelli (Donut) Breast Lift
This lift surgery requires only the incision encircling the areola. It is appropriate for women experiencing a mild degree of sagging who do not wish to add implants to their breast enhancement. Since the incision is inside the pigmented area of the areola, visible scarring is minimal.
The Crescent Breast Lift
Women with mild sagging who desire subtle improvement may also consider the crescent breast lift. With this technique, the incision encircles only the upper half of the areola. Like the donut breast lift, the crescent breast lift leaves little or no visible scarring behind.
The Anchor Breast Lift
Severe breast ptosis is typically best treated using the anchor breast lift technique. The incision encircles the areola and extends down the lower breast like the lollipop lift. Another incision is made horizontally along the lower breast crease, creating the illusion of an anchor shape. In addition to treating significant sagging, the anchor incision is usually recommended for women who wish to add breast implants to their surgery.
Dr. Stevens will listen carefully to your concerns and goals at your initial consultation. Once he understands your needs, he will recommend the breast lift technique that best meets them to deliver the most natural, proportionate results.
Is a Lollipop Breast Lift in Beverly Hills Right for You?
If you have noticed your breasts don’t look as perky or youthful as they used to, a lollipop breast lift may be the right procedure for you. Dr. Leslie Stevens is considered one of the best board-certified plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, often sought for his expertise in breast surgery.
If you would like to learn more about the lollipop breast lift in Beverly Hills, call our office at (310) 556-1003 or complete our online contact form today to schedule your private consultation.