Breast Reduction

Vertical breast lifts and reductions produce shorter scars- that’s a good thing!

Secondly, the heavier lower part of the breast is removed in a vertical reduction. In a vertical lift it is shifted into the upper part of the breast where it acts like a natural breast implant. This can help restore lost upper breast fullness.

In the vertical techniques, the removal of breast tissue from the lower part of the breast creates a void that is filled by bringing the inner and outer parts of the breast together in the midline. This maneuver narrows the breast width and cones the breast, thereby making it perkier.

As a visual for how this works, take a paper circle, cut out a pie shape, then tape the edges together. Vertical lifting can potentially produce longer lasting results, however longer lasting does not mean forever.

Dr. Tavin has been performing short scar breast surgery since 2000 and uses the vertical techniques for 70% of his breast reduction procedures and more than 90% of his breast lifts. There have been instances where women whose breasts are too large or too droopy to be candidates for the shorter scar surgery can still have the traditional inverted T technique performed.

Breast reduction surgery may be covered by insurance if the company’s criteria are met. A breast lift is always cosmetic (and not covered by insurance) unless performed to match the other side in breast cancer reconstruction.