Pregnancy, breast feeding, weight loss, hormonal changes and the normal aging process
causes the breast to sag or droop. This occurs in every woman eventually. You may need to
have a breast lift along with your augmentation. This will be discussed at length with you
at your consultation. We have found that some women who have a slight amount of sagging
(ptosis) have excellent results by placing a fuller or larger implant which raises the
nipples up to some significant degree if the operation is performed properly. If a breast
lift is necessary, Dr. Jacobsen uses a modified incision, called a 'Vertical Mammoplasty',
saving the patient a large and undesirable scar. This operation uses a "lollipop
incision" which is circle around the nipple and a line straight down on the lateral part
of the breast all of which is covered by your brassiere. Dr. Jacobsen does not recommend
the "anchor incision" which is commonly used for breast lifts elsewhere. These extensive
incisions are unnecessary in Dr. Jacobsen's opinion and make revisions in the future risky
as the blood supply to the breast tissue is changed unfavorably. Our ladies have been very
happy with their incisions and the way they have healed for them.
