FEMMA-S Pectoral Sling

Dr. Maercks has developed supported breast lift FEMMA-S (Footprint Elevation Mamodermal Masto-Autoaugmentation with Sling Support), a unique breast reduction technique that achieves goals that cannot be addressed conventionally. Dr. Maercks developed this technique after being dissatisfied with conventional methods, which often leave behind scars. 

The FEMMA-S pectoral sling procedure allows patients with low, droopy breasts to achieve the look of a supported breast without an implant. Beautiful projection and cleavage are achieved using nothing but the patient’s own tissue.

What happens during the FEMMA-S procedure?

The FEMMA-S procedure is often done on an outpatient basis. Each patient is different, and surgery ranges between 1 and 3 hours. A minor breast lift only requires a local anesthetic, while those with more severe cases may be placed under a general anesthetic.

Unlike conventional techniques, the FEMMA-S breast lift utilizes the patient’s own tissue in order to add fullness to the superior pole of the breast, perfect cleavage, and contour a shape that appears enhanced rather than reduced. The breast is rotated upwards by reusing excess tissue (which is typically thrown away in a regular breast lift surgery). The excess tissue is placed under the pectoralis major muscle, which adds fullness to the top of the breast and creates a natural, beautiful-looking breast. The FEMMA-S technique uses strategically placed incisions that hide all scarring.

Recovery

A breast lift typically requires several weeks for recovery, although you may be required to limit activity for up to six weeks. Bruising, pain, and swelling are common after surgery, but can usually be managed with light pain medication. Scars fade over time, and many patients report a small change in nipple sensation.

FEMMA-S Breast Lift and Scarless Breast Lift: Patient Education Guide

Determining the Right Breast Lift for You

The breast lift technique that will best meet your goals depends on a thorough consultation with Dr. Maercks, where he will assess your anatomy and discuss your desired outcomes. Dr. Maercks offers two tailored options: the FEMMA-S Breast Lift and the Scarless Breast Lift, each designed to enhance your natural beauty with long-lasting support.

• FEMMA-S Breast Lift: This technique is ideal for patients who desire an overall smaller and more lifted breast appearance. While the FEMMA-S lift doesn’t necessarily reduce breast size, it repositions existing tissue in a way that provides a smaller, more refined look through volume redistribution. This approach delivers a naturally lifted appearance without implants, giving the impression of a smaller, sculpted breast shape.
• Scarless Breast Lift: For patients comfortable with adding a bit more volume while lifting, the Scarless Breast Lift is an excellent choice. Also known as the Cold Subfascial Breast Augmentation, this technique offers a subtle increase in fullness and lift, ideal for those seeking enhancement without traditional lift scars.

FEMMA-S Breast Lift

• Overview: The FEMMA-S (Footprint Elevation Mamodermal Masto-Autoaugmentation with Sling Support) technique, developed by Dr. Maercks, repositions your own breast tissue to add fullness to the upper breast, creating a naturally lifted look without implants.
• Natural Volume and Shape: Unlike traditional lifts that may result in a “scooped-out” look, the FEMMA-S technique adds “auto-augmentation” volume to the cleavage by redistributing existing tissue. This approach provides a fuller, more enhanced shape, creating a natural augmentation in the cleavage area that’s often missing in typical breast lifts.
• Minimal Scarring: With Dr. Maercks’s advanced suturing, the FEMMA-S Breast Lift leaves pencil-thin scars strategically placed for minimal visibility, resulting in a refined, natural look.

Scarless Breast Lift

• Overview: Also known as the Cold Subfascial Breast Augmentation, the Scarless Breast Lift achieves a natural-looking lift and fullness without visible scars. Dr. Maercks makes a small incision in the armpit, then lowers the breast fold to create a new pocket for the implant. By carefully positioning the implant within the subfascial plane (beneath the fascia of the pectoralis major muscle), the nipple naturally rotates upward, providing a lifted, balanced look.
• Hidden Scarring: The incision is hidden in the armpit, keeping the breast area free from visible scars and maintaining a polished, natural appearance.
• Natural Support and Movement: The subfascial placement of the implant offers strong, stable support, allowing the implant to mimic natural breast tissue. This minimizes movement and prevents visible shifting during muscle contraction, ensuring a cohesive, natural look.

Consultation and Personalized Treatment Plan with 3D Imaging

• In-Depth Consultation: Your journey begins with a consultation with Dr. Maercks, who will carefully assess your anatomy, discuss your aesthetic goals, and determine which lift option best suits your needs.
• 3D Imaging for Precision: During the consultation, advanced 3D imaging technology will help visualize potential results, allowing you to see how the FEMMA-S or Scarless Breast Lift can achieve your desired shape, volume, and lift.

Why Choose Dr. Maercks and The Maercks Institute

• Expertise and Innovation: Dr. Maercks combines medical precision with an artist’s perspective, creating balanced, natural-looking results tailored to each patient’s anatomy.
• Minimal Scarring and Lasting Support: Both the FEMMA-S and Scarless Breast Lifts focus on minimizing visible scarring and providing enhanced support, ensuring long-lasting results that look and feel natural.
• Refined, Natural Enhancement: Dr. Maercks’s techniques avoid the common pitfalls of traditional lifts, such as unnatural movement or a “scooped-out” appearance, ensuring results that feel like your own.

Booking a Consultation

Your Next Step: To learn more about the FEMMA-S or Scarless Breast Lift, schedule a consultation with Dr. Maercks. He will review each option in detail, provide 3D imaging, and answer any questions to ensure you feel fully informed and confident in your choice.

Why choose Dr. Rian Maercks for breast surgery?

Dr. Rian Maercks is a board-certified plastic surgeon who not only elevates the standard of patient care and safety with every procedure he performs but has also made a name for himself with his innovative and progressive breast techniques. His approach to both surgical and non-surgical procedures of the face and body have earned international recognition by both surgeons and patients alike, and his undergraduate training in fine arts and philosophy created the framework through which he explores the world of medicine and plastic surgery. As the expert who will formulate the right treatment plan for your goals, Dr. Maercks uses his attention to detail, artistic vision, and experienced judgement to design a procedure that leverages your unique beauty in a manner that is anything but cookie-cutter. Reach out to us today and discover why Dr. Maercks has changed the lives of thousands of patients over the years.

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