Breast Lift Washington DC

Types of Breast Lift Procedures

There are various surgical techniques that can be performed depending on the specific needs of each patient. Dr. Tattelbaum will recommend the most suitable technique based on your breast size and the extent of lift you require. The four most common breast lift techniques include:

Crescent Breast Lift– this technique is the least extensive surgical technique as it creates a small incision line, in the shape of a crescent or a semi-circle, around the nipple. This procedure is often performed alongside a breast augmentation to alter the position of the nipples. 

Donut Breast Lift– the incision line for this technique is created in a circle around the entire circumference of the nipple. This allows for a small lift to the breasts or can also be used to alter the position of the nipple alongside a breast augmentation.

Lollipop Breast Lift– the incision lines are created in the shape of a lollipop since they form a circle around the nipple and then create a straight line towards to the bottom of the breasts. Dr. Tattelbaum tends to opt for other breast lift techniques as this technique does not lift the breasts from top to bottom and so does not provide enough of a lift for many patients.

Full Breast Lift– this is the most extensive breast lift technique that tightens the breasts both vertically and horizontally. The incision lines are also the most extensive as the technique creates an incision around the nipple that extends in a straight line downwards before forming another line across the bottom of each breast. This allows for the most significant lift and results.