<\/span><\/h3>\nThe donut lift\u2014medically known as a\u00a0periareolar mastopexy<\/strong>\u2014extends the incision completely around the perimeter of the areola. A circular ring of skin is removed, resembling a donut, and the skin envelope is pulled tight toward the center, much like a purse string.<\/p>\n\n- Best Suited For: <\/strong>Moderate sagging or patients who require a significant reduction in the size of stretched areolas.<\/li>\n
- Scar Visibility: <\/strong>Hidden entirely along the border of the areola, making it a highly desirable choice for scar-conscious patients.<\/li>\n
- Clinical Benefit: <\/strong>Allows the surgeon to reshape the central breast contour and correct asymmetry with minimal external marks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Vertical (Lollipop) Breast Lift<\/span><\/h3>\nThe vertical mastopexy is one of the most frequently performed techniques in modern plastic surgery. It requires two incisions: a circular pathway around the areola and a straight vertical line running down from the bottom of the areola to the infra-mammary fold.<\/p>\n
\n- Best Suited For: <\/strong>Moderate-to-severe\u00a0Grade II ptosis<\/strong>\u00a0where substantial excess skin needs to be removed.<\/li>\n
- Scar Visibility: <\/strong>Resembles the shape of a lollipop; the vertical line is visible on the lower breast but fades significantly under a proper post-op scar regimen.<\/li>\n
- Clinical Benefit: <\/strong>Provides excellent access for\u00a0tissue auto-augmentation<\/strong>, allowing the surgeon to narrow the breast base and create robust upper-pole projection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Inverted-T (Anchor) Mastopexy<\/span><\/h3>\nThe inverted-T mastopexy is considered the best for complex breast reshaping. It utilizes three incision lines: one around the areola, a vertical line running down the lower breast, and a horizontal incision placed along the natural crease of the infra-mammary fold.<\/p>\n
\n- Best Suited For: <\/strong>Severe\u00a0Grade III ptosis<\/strong>\u00a0or cases following massive weight loss<\/li>\n
- Scar Visibility: <\/strong>Follows the shape of a classic maritime anchor; the horizontal scar is concealed completely by standard swimwear and bras.<\/li>\n
- Clinical Benefit: <\/strong>Gives the surgeon total anatomical freedom to excise large skin volumes, lift highly dropped tissues, and dramatically re-sculpt the entire breast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Undergoing a breast lift without implants<\/strong> involves prioritizing safety and surgical precision. At\u00a0Doku Clinic Istanbul<\/strong>, the whole process is managed by an medical team operating under international hospital standards. Every phase of your treatment is coordinated.<\/p>\n<\/span>Pre-Operative Assessment<\/span><\/h3>\nDuring this phase, your plastic surgeon conducts a physical examination to evaluate your specific anatomy, tissue density, and chest proportions. This is also the time to design surgery with the patient hand-in-hand, ensuring alignment and clear expectations.<\/p>\n
\n- Marking Your New Contour: Dr. Engin \u00d6cal <\/strong>uses marking to map the new positions of your\u00a0nipple-areola<\/strong>, ensuring perfect symmetry and projection.<\/li>\n
- Medical Clearance: <\/strong>Patients undergo complete health screenings, including blood panels, electrocardiograms (ECG), and a mammogram or breast ultrasound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>The Surgical Procedure<\/span><\/h3>\nOnce pre-operative clearance is finalized, the patient is transferred to the operating room, where surgery takes place.<\/p>\n
\n- Anesthesia: <\/strong>The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, administered by board-certified anesthesiologists, ensuring absolute patient safety and comfort throughout the\u00a02 to 3-hour surgery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- Incisions and Skin Excision: <\/strong>The surgeon makes the predefined incisions based on your selected technique (Crescent, Donut, Lollipop, or Anchor) and carefully removes the stretched, redundant skin patches.<\/li>\n
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