Champaign Plastic Surgeons

Benilli Lift on Just One Breast?

After nursing, one breast was slightly more stretched out than the other, as was the size of the areola. My PS said that he would make one implant slightly more filled to even this out, but its been a couple years after surgery and one side is still about a half an inch lower and has a wider areola. Could this be corrected with a Benilli lift on just one breast?

This is a great question. This question can only be properly answered after a personal evaluation. It does sound like a concentric(Benelli) mastopexy could be the ticket. However, that side sounds like it was already looser than the other side and it could relax again even after a proper surgical procedure. I hope this helps.

James M. Kurley, MD

Champaign Plastic Surgeon

Can U Fit Any Size Implant Under the Muscle ?

im a size B cup and want to go to a size DD cup ive been told the because of the size of implant i'll have that not possible to go under the muscle is that right or not ?.

Impants are only partly covered by the chest muscle when we place them behind the muscle. Your actual breast width defines what  size implant can be chosen This is a range of sizes that can be used. Our goal is to provide you with the proper dimension implant for YOUR chest area. Implants that are TOO large, have been shown to cause problems that are hard, if not impossible, to correct with additional surgery. This is true even if implants are placed on top of the muscle as well. Lastly, not all cups are created equal and I generally recommend that women choose a volume that fits their idea of what they hope to achieve, not a specific cup size. We have been using 3D imaging for the last year to help with the decision making process. I hope this helps and I wish you well with your exciting process!

James M. Kurley, MD

Champaign Plastic Surgeon

How Much Time off Work is Appropriate for Breast Implants? I Wear Body Armor in my Job.

I work in security and wear body armor. I want breast implants but don't want to risk damaging them by returning to work too soon. I have read the many comments on when to return to work, but my job is a little different than most. I do not have my vest on 24/7. But do need to have it on at least 30 minutes out of the day. I do not want to damage my implants or cause any undue pain by returning to work to early. Have their been any other patients that have jobs where vests, guns, and ammo are the norm, and what was the recommended recovery time for that?

You raise a question that  does not have an exact answer. You may return to acting in law enforcement when you are comfortable. We have been employing methods over the last 5 years that have made it easier for people with strenuous jobs, such as yours, to return to work comfortably usually in 2-3 weeks. You do not want to jeopardize either you or your co-workers by not reacting promptly because of concerns about discomfort. You would not compromise your outcome with strenuous activity even as early as 5-6 days. I have had personal trainers back to teaching kickboxing as early as 1 week after surgery, without issues. I hope this helps and I wish you good luck.

James M. Kurley, MD

Champaign Plastic Surgeon