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Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Recent answer posted by Peter E. Johnson, MD

Q: Is circumareolar lift necessary with Breast Implants to increase fullness?

A:

Circumareolar lift is all about nipple position. The goal is to keep the nipple forward and on the front of the breast. The breast will not appear fuller, in fact the geometry of circumareolar lift can have the opposite effect and reduce projection of the breast. You are courageous to send your pictures and I feel you will do well with implants alone. The scar from a circumareolar lift can be acceptable when necessary, though regrettable when it is not. The best approach is augmentation, and let everything settle and shape for many months. If you are unhappy the lift can easily be done as a second step, though again I don't think you will find that you need it.

Best of luck,

peterejohnsonmd

Board certification
EducationUndergraduate: University of Illinois
Medical School: Northwestern University Medical School
Post-medical school training Fellowship training: University of Miami
Professional membershipsAmerican Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Hospital affiliations Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge
Medical or professional licenseIL
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LocationCenter for Aesthetic Surgery
8901 West Golf Road
Ste. 204
Des Plaines, IL View map

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