Breast Lift

Crescent mastopexy is a minimally invasive breast cosmetic procedure that is suitable for the correction of mild breast sagging (grade 1 ptosis). In this procedure, a crescent-shaped incision is made above the areola (the area around the nipple). A small amount of excess skin is then removed from this area, and the areola is pulled up and sutured. The advantage of this procedure is that the scar is very small and almost invisible, which is hidden at the upper edge of the areola. This technique is recommended for patients who have very little sagging and do not need extensive changes in the shape of the breast. The main goal of crescent mastopexy is to improve the position of the nipple and areola, and there is no significant change in the volume or overall shape of the breast.

Circular mastopexy, also known as donut mammoplasty, is a breast lift procedure used for mild to moderate sagging breasts (grade 2 ptosis). Also known as a sagging breast lift, this technique involves making two concentric circular incisions around the areola, resembling a donut. The skin between the two circles is removed, and the edges of the incisions are then brought together and stitched together.

A circular mastopexy provides more lift than a crescent mastopexy, while still leaving a relatively small scar that is located along the edge of the areola and is usually well hidden. A circular breast lift corrects some sagging of the breast and, in some cases, improves the appearance of the areola.

Anchored mastopexy, or inverted T, is a comprehensive breast lift procedure for severe sagging. In this technique, excess skin and tissue are removed through three incisions—around the areola, vertically under the breast, and horizontally in the crease under the breast. The breast contouring and nipple repositioning produce dramatic results in breast aesthetics. 

While mastectomy refers to the complete removal of breast tissue to treat conditions such as cancer, anchor mastopexy is a reconstructive procedure to improve the appearance of the breast. Although it involves more scarring than other procedures, anchor mastopexy effectively corrects significant sagging and gives the breast an ideal shape.

Vertical mastopexy, also known as a lollipop breast lift, is an effective technique for correcting moderate to severe sagging breasts. Also known as a breast lift, it aims to provide better results with less scarring than anchor mastopexy. In this technique, the surgeon makes a vertical incision around the areola, removing excess skin and tissue and reshaping the breast. The nipple and areola are moved to a higher position, creating a more youthful appearance. 

Compared to the anchoring method, vertical mastopexy leaves a smaller, I-shaped or lollipop-shaped scar. Although this procedure does not typically involve the use of breast implants, it can be combined with breast implants in cases where volume augmentation is needed at the same time as the lift. Overall, this procedure is an ideal balance between achieving an effective lift and minimizing scarring.