What Is a Minimal Scar Breast Lift?

This blog discusses common breast lift scar locations, in addition to the new option offered by Dr. Tolomeo, the multiplane L-scar augmentation mastopexy, which provides remarkable lifting and augmentation results without a visible scar in the center of the chest.

Lifted Breasts, Fewer Scars

As you age, so do your breasts. Prior pregnancies, weight fluctuations, and natural aging all contribute to a loss of volume, loose skin, and downturned nipples. In more advanced cases, the breasts can become pendulous, misshapen, and tubular. This is why breast lifts are increasingly popular today (even outpacing breast augmentation) as the miracle procedure that can give you the breasts of your youth once again. 

The only drawback is the scarring that breast lift surgery, or mastopexy, can cause. For many women, scars are a dealbreaker, and they choose to stick with their sagging breasts instead. But you don’t necessarily have to choose—Dr. Pasquale Tolomeo is the only cosmetic surgeon in the country to offer a new technique that reduces the likelihood of visible scarring from breast lifts. 

Below, we’ll discuss traditional breast lift methods, which result in varying degrees of scarring, before highlighting the benefits of Dr. Tolomeo’s new method.

Why Do Breast Lifts Leave Scars?

Whenever an incision is made on the body, there is a possibility of scarring. Cosmetic surgeons are in the business of making things beautiful, so suturing those incisions is part of the process—your incisions are precise, only made when absolutely necessary, and are sewn up neatly. This all contributes to reducing the appearance of scarring. But the reality is wherever there is an incision, there might be a scar. 

Breast lift surgery requires specific incisions related to the amount of tissue that needs to be manipulated to get that perky result. The bigger the revision, the bigger the incision in most cases. Possible breast lift incision placements are as follows: 

• Donut: The incision encircles the areola. This is the most minimal of the traditional incision methods, as the darker skin of the areola can disguise the scar. However, this allows for only minor revisions. 
• Lollipop: This incision encircles the areola, like the donut incision, then runs vertically toward the bottom of the breast. Lollipop lifts allow for moderate revision.
• Anchor lift: This incision is the lollipop with an added incision running horizontally across the bottom of the breast. This allows for the most revision of significant sagging but results in a large scar in some cases. 

Additionally, many women seeking breast lift surgery are also dealing with a loss of volume, which is a primary cause of breast sagging. Dr. Tolomeo routinely combines breast lifts with breast augmentation to give patients lifted, rejuvenated breasts and an increase in volume and shape.

How the Multiplane L-Scar Augmentation Mastopexy Differs

Dr. Tolomeo offers the multiplane L-scar augmentation mastopexy to give his patients the best of both worlds. One of the biggest complaints that breast lift patients have is that when wearing low-cut tops or bathing suits, part of the anchor lift or inframammary scar is visible.

The multiplane L-scar eliminates visible scarring toward the center of the chest. This technique uses an L-shaped incision that extends from the areola down the center of the breast, then from the midpoint of the breast fold toward the outer chest. 

What Are the Benefits of the L-Scar Augmentation Mastopexy?

Because the placement of this incision avoids the center of the breasts, which is usually more visible in low-cut tops, dresses, and bathing suits, this technique provides patients more flexibility in hiding their scars. Additionally, the incision is short enough that it can be easily hidden but placed in such a way that Dr. Tolomeo can still access the tissues enough to provide moderate lifting and insert breast implants.

The benefits of this technique include: 

• A shorter incision that is less visible 
• No scarring in the center of the chest
• Greater clothing options, even low-cut 
• Allows for revision needed for a breast lift
• Allows for the insertion of implants

Your Expert L-Scar Augmentation Mastopexy Surgeon

Dr. Pasquale Tolomeo is a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon specializing in surgery of the face, breast, and body and is excited to provide this revolutionary new technique to his patients. 

Dr. Tolomeo is a master of creating dramatic yet seamless results for his body contouring and breast enhancement patients, and the L-scar augmentation mastopexy fits in perfectly with his surgical philosophy of providing beautiful results with as little trauma or changes to the surrounding tissues and skin as possible. 

How to Prevent Scarring After Breast Lift Surgery

Dr. Tolomeo will do his part to ensure your sutures are neat, incisions are minimal, and the procedure is satisfactory. But you, as the patient, have a role in limiting scarring through aftercare.

Tips for reducing scarring: 

1. Follow aftercare instructions. All cleaning, protecting of the surgical site, and limits to getting sutures wet etc., are all crucial in maintaining the health and integrity of your surgical site. 
2. Don’t rush your recovery. Even when you feel good, don’t jump back into the gym or push yourself. Any undue stress on the surgical site, such as bending, lifting your arms, working out, or even accidental bumps, can put pressure on your sutures and cause scars. Be patient—it’ll be worth it.
3. Keep out of the sun. Once fully healed, SPF needs to be applied to your incisions and scars every single day. This is one of the best ways to avoid overly dark and noticeable scars. 
4. Scar care ASAP. Usually, once your incisions are sealed (scabbed and closed up), you can begin a scar protocol. Dr. Tolomeo can recommend a good scar cream or silicone patches that will help keep the scars smooth and flat.

Ready to Learn More About Minimal Scar Mastopexy in Fall River, MA?

You deserve the breasts you want and to avoid the scars you don’t. With Dr. Tolomeo’s help, you can have the best of both worlds. Call today at (516) 350-8186 or fill out our contact form to request a consultation with Dr. Tolomeo.