It is best to discuss this with your surgeon individually during a consultation, as there are many other variables that may affect your outcome other than chest size, such as skin elasticity, scarring, nipple placement and sensation, and other factors.

Most patients have enough chest tissue where another technique would be less advisable. The double incision is unparalleled in its ability to achieve the tightest and flattest chest with full customization of nipple-areolar complex location relative to the muscle and horizontal scar. It accounts for more than 80% of chest reconstruction top surgeries performed by our office.

The procedure that’s right for you begins with chest size, but also has a lot to do with the amount of extra skin and chest tissue you have. The Mosser Method is a simple guide to help you answer this question. During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your chest (through photos or in-person) and discuss the best possible options with you, including pros and cons, and taking into account any individualized desires or needs.

Our surgeons have expertise in multiple surgery techniques including double incision, periareolar, keyhole, fishmouth, lollipop, buttonhole, inverted t-anchor, and other variations. Your surgery will be individualized based on your body and your goals for your surgery.