Where are breast reduction incisions made?
There are several breast reduction surgery techniques: • The Wise pattern—also called the anchor or the inverted T—allows Dr. Sterry to remove the most excess skin from below the nipple and reduce sagging to the greatest degree. There are three incisions: one is made around the areola, or darker tissue surrounding the nipple. Another incision runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the inframammary crease under the breast. The third is a side-to-side incision beneath the breast that follows the natural curve of the breast crease. After Dr. Sterry removes the excess breast skin and shapes the remaining breast tissue, he shifts the nipple and areola to a higher position. If the areola is stretched out, it can also be reduced in size. Skin that was located above the areola is brought down and together to reshape the breast. In some cases, Dr. Sterry may also use liposuction to improve the contour on the sides of the breasts. Because the nipples and areolae remain attached to
