Anchor Scar Breast Reduction in Los Angeles
About the procedure
The anchor scar breast reduction is the most common type of breast reduction. The term “anchor scar” refers to the final shape of the scar.
This procedure, also called the Wise pattern breast reduction, inverted-T breast reduction, or Dr. Hirsch’s specialized variation that he created called the “Open pattern,” leaves a scar around the nipple, down the front of the breast, and along the crease under the breast in the inframammary fold.
The Wise pattern breast reduction can be used with any of the standard internal tissue shaping techniques such as the inferior pedicle, superior pedicle, or medial pedicle. It can also be used with mesh to help keep Los Angeles breast reduction patients lifted and perky.
To compare breast reduction approaches and see which option may fit your goals, visit our Breast Reduction in LA page.
Advantages of the inverted-T (anchor scar) breast reduction
The main advantage of the inverted-T breast reduction is that it allows the maximum amount of skin removal in both the vertical and horizontal directions. This means that it can potentially give Sherman Oaks breast reduction patients the most amount of lift and removal of the largest amount of tissue. Because of this, the Wise pattern breast reduction gives surgeons the most amount of control in terms of removing tissue and shaping the breast.
Anchor scar breast reductions can also give patients maximal relief of symptoms caused by large breasts such as upper neck and back pain and shoulder discomfort.
Who is a candidate for an anchor scar breast reduction?
The anchor scar breast reduction can be used with any sized breast. The procedure works best with Los Angeles breast reduction patients who have large breasts that need significant amounts of tissue removal.
Wise pattern breast reductions can also give the maximum amount of lift, so it works well in patients with saggy breasts, such as breast reduction after having kids or losing a lot of weight.
Does insurance cover anchor scar breast reduction?
Yes, insurance will cover anchor scar breast reductions as long as certain criteria are met.
To learn more about insurance coverage of breast reduction, please visit our breast reduction insurance coverage page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor Scar (Wise Pattern / Inverted-T) Breast Reduction
What does “anchor scar” mean in a breast reduction?
“Anchor scar” refers to the final shape of the scar, with scars around the nipple, down the front of the breast, and along the crease under the breast in the inframammary fold.
What is another name for the anchor scar technique?
This procedure is also called the Wise pattern breast reduction, inverted-T breast reduction, or Dr. Hirsch’s specialized variation called the “Open pattern.”
Who is a good candidate for an anchor scar breast reduction?
The anchor scar breast reduction can be used with any sized breast, and it works best for patients with large breasts who need significant amounts of tissue removal or maximum lift.
Does insurance cover anchor scar breast reduction?
Yes, insurance will cover anchor scar breast reductions as long as certain criteria are met. To learn more about insurance coverage of breast reduction, please visit our breast reduction insurance coverage page.
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