Breast reduction and advanced breast lift surgery uses basic geometry to surgically reshape the breast mound. Much like making a cone out of a flat piece of paper, it requires a modified wedge-shaped removal of skin from the lower half of the breast. After this skin is removed, the remaining breast skin is brought together and wrapped around the breast tissue in an uplifted and more conical shape. This results in the classic anchor closure and scar pattern. The artistic or judgment part of aesthetic breast reshaping surgery is to design the angles and limb lengths so that the right shape and symmetry is obtained between the two breasts.
Dr. Barry Eppley
Indianapolis, Indiana