Skin formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast.
The postoperative patient shown with resultant scars around the areola, extending vertically down the breast and horizontally along the crease underneath the breast where, for the most part, the horizontal scar is hidden.
Reduction mammaplasty patient shown before surgery with oversize, heavy breasts and shoulder indentations caused by tight bra straps. Incisions are made in the breast to define the area of excision and the new location for the nipple. Breast tissue, fat and skin in the light shaded areas are then removed. Skin is removed from the darker shaded area, and the nipple is elevated.
Skin formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast. The postoperative patient shown with resultant scars around the areola, extending vertically down the breast and horizontally along the crease underneath the breast where, for the most part, the horizontal scar is hidden.
Inverted-T–This is the most commonly used incision. The incision is located around the areola, down the center of the breast from the areola to the breast crease and horizontally along the breast crease.
Vertical or Anchor–This incision incorporates the incision around the areola and the vertical component from the areola to the breast crease. The horizontal component is limited or occasionally avoided altogether. This more limited incision is used for smaller reductions.
Around the Areola (Circumareolar)–The incision is around the perimeter of the areola-skin junction. This incision is used rarely for breast reductions, but commonly for breast lifts.
Free Nipple Grafts–In the majority of breast reductions, the nipple and areola are left attached to the underlying breast tissue and transferred to the new site as a single unit. In some women with massively enlarged breasts, the nipple and areola have to be removed from the underlying breast tissue and replaced at the new site as a “graft.” This results in a nipple that has less sensitivity.
Minimal Scar Breast Reduction/Lift Procedure – Traditionally, incisions for a breast lift or breast reduction include a long scar along the entire crease under the breast. EstePlastHair Surgeons uses short scar techniques on breast lifts and breast reductions. A short scar technique known as Vertical Mammaplasty makes it possible to eliminate that long incision, while also producing a rejuvenated, more youthful breast shape.
