The Horizontal Incision In a Breast Lift Can Be Eliminated

For several years North Carolina plastic surgeons have been using a ‘vertical scar’ technique for most breast reductions, which eliminates the long, horizontal incision in the inframammary fold below the breasts. Cosmetic surgeons have also adapted this technique for breast lift surgery, and have been extremely pleased with the results. As with breast reduction patients, this new technique not only eliminates the horizontal incision, but also creates more impressive breast projection and maintains it better over time. The Raleigh breast lift procedure many surgeons perform not only removes breast skin but also moves some lower pole breast tissue to a higher position, increasing the projection of the nipple/areola area.