BREAST LIFTING

A well-formed breast that fits your own body is a wish that we cannot influence by ourselves. The size and shape of the breast is determined by genetics. These are only rarely being changed, e.g. by hormones (particularly during pregnancy and breastfeeding) or after a significant weight gain or loss.

In contrast to other body regions which we would like to change, e.g. if you want a flatter belly, we cannot change the breast. If the size or shape of your breasts cause a restricted quality of life, a breast operation can be a suitable method to fulfill the desire for change.

There are different methods that have different goals. First it must be determined if only a breast lifting achieves the optimal result or if a breast augmentation or reduction is also necessary.

In addition, in the case of asymmetrical breasts it should be considered whether a breast adjustment is necessary.

For whom is a Breast lifting suitable and how is it Performed?

The desire for a breast lift often arises after major physical changes, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding or significant weight loss, or due to age-related loss of elasticity. This type of physical change can result in excess skin to the extent that previously full breasts now deviate from the ideal image of a well-formed, firm breast. Genetically caused weak connective tissue can also be the cause of an above-average sagging breast.

In a breast lifting operation, the excess skin tissue is being removed and the incision is similar to the breast reduction technique, except that the additional removal of tissue and fat is omitted.

A breast lift can also treat the asymmetries of the breasts.

A breast that deviates significantly from the norm can lead to strong dissatisfaction with the overall appearance of your body. The breast lift can be performed in combination with a breast augmentation or with a breast reduction and is sometimes even necessary.

There are 20 different incision techniques in aesthetic plastic surgery for breast lifts. Which technology is ideal for whom depends on many factors. The breast size, the extent of the planned change and the position of the nipple are the main factors and must be discussed individually with the operating doctor in a detailed consultation in order to determine the ideal technique.

A rough distinction can be made between three main methods, which differ in the way they are cut:

Anchor Incision

The anchor incision, also known as inverted T, is also performed for volume reduction and is therefore suitable when a lot of fat, glandular and skin tissue has to be removed. This requires more incisions, which accordingly cause more scars. The incision runs in a circle around the areola and continues vertically to the inferior fold. There is also a horizontal cut along the underbust fold.

Lollipop Incision

The scar-saving lollipop incision runs around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease. This incision removes the excess tissue and tightens the skin by pulling the tissue up and suturing it.

Donut Incision

With the donut incision (Benelli method), the amount of tissue that can be removed is limited, which is why it is only suitable for milder sagging breasts. A circular incision is made along the outer edge of the areola. Another parallel circular incision is then made, which allows a ring-shaped piece of skin to be removed. Due to the minimal incision technique, the healing process is correspondingly easy.

Breast Lift With Inner Bra

The breast lift with an inner bra is a further development of the known methods and can also be used with the various incision techniques to fix the breast and ensure that it stays in the lifted position permanently.

A part of the glandular tissue is loosened and formed into a tight belt and then sewn to the muscles.