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Tubular Breast with Mastoplexy: is a Permanent Purse String Suture Needed?

I have asymmetrical tubular breast and have been told that I need a concentric mastoplexy and augmentation. I have been told by some doctors that they...

18 doctor answers

8 Days Post Mastopexy: Nipples Seem Smaller Than Desired. Will my Nipples Expand over Time or Should Suture Be Removed? (photo)

I had a mastopexy 8 days ago. My surgeon stated the nipple size he was going to reduce mine to and I asked for a bigger size. I am concerned he forgot...

5 doctor answers

What is to Be Expected from Sutures/stitches After Breast Lift with Augmentation??

Seems like orange-colored sutures came off my aerola. No redness, no infection in sight, but just a tiny little hole. Is this normal? What is to be...

7 doctor answers

I Am a Full C with Level 3 Sagging. Can an Anchor Breast Lift Restore Breast Fullness? (photo)

I have consulted with 3 Plastic Surgeons and have been told by 2 of the MDs that they can restore fullness with internal sutures. Is this true? I...

11 doctor answers

Is a Benelli Lift Without Permanent Suture Possible? (photo)

The more i read about the benelli lift, the more confused i get. talking about the permanent suture which seems to have a lot of negative aspects. is...

6 doctor answers

What Does It Feel Like to Tear Sutures (Breast Lift, No Implants)?

I'm 8 days post-op and feeling pretty good. Everything seems to be healing well and I'm just feeling a little sore from time to time. I just...

1 doctor answer

If the suture breaks from a benelli/donut lift and the areaola spread, can the problem be corrected?

If the suture breaks from a benelli/donut lift and the areaola spread, can the problem be corrected? If a person is getting a large implant 600cc...

6 doctor answers

Small Suture Opening Under Breast. Shoud I Be Worried? (photos)

I had my breast lift 3 weeks ago, my doctor used stitches and I had them removed on week 2 and replaced with Demabond glue.. But after a few days I...

3 doctor answers

Periareolar Lift- Permanent Suture Undone?

I am positive my left permanent purse string suture is Not connected. A couple months after surgery I saw a stitch and thought it was one that was...

6 doctor answers | 1 community comment

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