11 months ago I had a Benelli mastopexy for my tuberous breasts. Quite a lot of stretching of the areolas occurred, which I can live with, however--I'd like to know what the chances are of a satisfactory result if I have scar revision on my left breast (only)? The scar and surrounding skin at the top looks rather uneven and pleated compared to the natural look my right one has. I don't want further stretching to occur. What do you advise? Also, would a crescent lift type revision be an option?
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Insurance doesn't usually cover the cost of a breast lift, however it can cover breast reduction. You should contact your insurance provider to find out if your surgery would be covered. If it is, it would have to be deemed medically necessary.
After six months, most of the blood supply to the nipple areolar complex has healed. Unless you have other risk factors, re-reduction of the areolas can be performed safely. 38-42 mm is within the standard range for your size breasts. I would be concerned about possibly over-reducing...
If you are willing to accept the HIGH risks of needing a revision of your inframammary area, you can have a vertical lift/lollipop scar. If you want to minimize the need for a revision, an anchor technique will likely produce a smoother result but at the expense of significantly more...
