The formal mastopexy or full breast lift involves an incision along the crease underneath the breast, incisions around the areola, and a vertical incision between the areola and the base of the breast. This incision is sometimes called an "anchor incision" as well as the "inverted T" because of its shape. This traditional technique is still widely used today because it consistently produces a great shape and position of the breast on the chest wall. In this technique, excess skin is removed, the breast is elevated and frequently, the size of the areola is reduced. This approach allows maximal change to the breast.
The scar is in three distinct locations that each has a characteristic pattern of healing. In the peri-areolar area, scarring is partially concealed by the change in color at the transition from breast skin to the pigmented skin of the areola. The vertical incision from the areola to the crease may be hidden in shadow. The inframammary portion of the scar, along the fold created by the breast is often the thickest of the scars, but it may be hidden in the inframammary fold. While the scars will always be visible, in most cases the scars fade acceptably and patients are highly satisfied with the results.
The patient return home at the same day with prescription the doctor that it indicates, the patient dressing a garment and return at the regular activities after the three weeks.