1. What are the concentric (doughnut) and anchor-shaped breast lift techniques?

Breast lift can be internal, concentric with skin taken off around the nipple areolar complex, lollipop with an additional incision down the breast in a vertical direction, and anchor with an additional incision at the fold.


2. Is the placement of the nipple and areola affected by a breast lift?

Often they are elevated by a breast lift.


3. Where are the incisions made during breast lift surgery?

Please see the answer to Question No.1.


4. Does breast lift surgery require any prior medical tests?

CBC, sometimes a CMP and an EKG are the prior medical tests required.


5. What does a typical mastopexy consultation entail?

History and physical examination to determine the type of lift needed.


6. Is there a lot of swelling involved with mastopexy?

Usually there is not much swelling.


7. When will I be able to see the results?

When the dressing are removed.