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Inverted-T Mastopexy: Why It Is the Most Stable and Long-Lasting Breast Lift Technique
A breast lift, medically known as mastopexy, is one of the most commonly requested breast surgery procedures by women seeking to restore firmness, projection, and a youthful breast position. Factors such as aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight loss, and gravity can cause breast sagging and loss of shape over time.

Among the different surgical techniques available, the inverted-T mastopexy is widely regarded as the most stable, reliable, and long-lasting option, especially in patients with moderate to severe breast ptosis.

What Is an Inverted-T Mastopexy?
The inverted-T mastopexy, also known as the anchor technique, involves three incision lines:

• Around the areola
• Vertically from the areola to the inframammary fold
• Horizontally along the inframammary crease
• This approach allows for precise repositioning and reshaping of breast tissue, elevating the nipple–areola complex while restoring a natural and harmonious breast contour.

Why Is It the Most Stable and Durable Technique?
Compared to breast lift techniques with smaller scars, the inverted-T mastopexy offers several key advantages that make it the gold standard in many cases:

1. Superior Internal Support
This technique enables the creation of a strong internal breast structure, using the patient’s own tissue to provide long-term support and stability.

2. Effective Correction of Severe Sagging
It is particularly suitable for patients with advanced breast ptosis, where less extensive techniques may fail to deliver satisfactory or lasting results.

3. More Predictable and Natural Shape
The inverted-T approach allows the surgeon to sculpt the breast with greater precision, resulting in a natural appearance and improved symmetry.

4. Lower Risk of Recurrent Sagging
By properly distributing tension across the breast envelope, this technique reduces the likelihood of early recurrence of breast drooping over time.

Can It Be Combined with Breast Implants or Breast Reduction?
Yes. One of the major advantages of mastopexy surgery with an inverted-T approach is its versatility:

• Breast lift without size change, using only the patient’s own tissue
• Breast lift with reduction, ideal for patients experiencing neck, shoulder, or back discomfort
• Breast lift with implants, for patients seeking additional volume—although this option involves increased tension on the tissues and requires meticulous scar management
• The Importance of Proper Scar Care
• Although the inverted-T mastopexy involves a longer scar, when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon and followed by a structured postoperative scar-care protocol, scars typically heal favorably.

Scar maturation may take up to 12 months and usually includes:

• Silicone sheets or gel
• Sun protection
• Regular postoperative follow-up
• Breast Lift and Mastopexy in Guadalajara with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Choosing the right specialist is essential to achieving safe and long-lasting results. Dr. Marco Aurelio Rendón Medina, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Guadalajara, has extensive experience in breast surgery, including breast lift and inverted-T mastopexy techniques, offering personalized treatment plans based on each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals.

If you are considering a breast lift in Guadalajara, a professional consultation is the first step to determining the most appropriate technique for achieving natural, stable, and durable results.