Is It Okay to Have a Donut Style Breast Lift & Augmentation at Same Time?

1 plastic surgeon recommended an anchor breast lift & no augmentation b/c you should never do them at same time since their goals are fighting one another. Whereas another surgeon said I could do the donut style breast lift procedure & augmentation at same time.

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What Scars Do I Have to Prepare Myself for with a Breast Lift

There is some controversy about doing a full lift at the time of augmentation, but few would object to doing a donut lift at the time of augmentation. What kind of lift you may need is a question given the difference in advice you have received. Photos would help, as would still another opinion. All the best.

Options for best breast contour

Hi there- You are really asking several questions... You will not find universal agreement on the question of whether or not it is advisable to perform a breast lift at the same time as a breast augmentation. There are some surgeons who are never comfortable combining them, some who always do, and some who are comfortable in selected circumstances. This often has to do with the individual surgeon's training, level of experience in complex breast surgery, and preferences. In other... more

Breast Lift and Augmentation

Any type of breast lift can be done at the same time by any experienced breast surgeon. The only reason for not doing so is that the surgeon is unwilling to take the time during surgery to sit you up and reevaluate the nipple position after the augmentation. The difference between the donut mastopexy and other breast lifts is that the former has smaller scars, but, in my opinion, leaves the breast flatter with less projection. With an augmentation, especially in someone who is a candidate... more

Breast lift with implants

Breast lifts(vertical, donut, crescent) are commonly performed with implant augmentation and must be executed with care. There are opposing forces with these two procedures and planning is critical to allow for proper healing. Good patient selection along with surgical skill and experience can lead to pleasing results and avoidance of multiple surgeries.

Breast lift and implants best done together.

Hi. 1) Donut type breast lift and augmentation are often done together safely. 2) In my opinion, the anchor type breast lift is almost never a good idea. Lollipop lift much better if you are not having implants. see video

As long as the "donut" Benelli-style mastopexy is done correctly, it is okay to have it done at the same time as breast augmenta

Thank you for your question. As long as the "donut" Benelli-style mastopexy is done correctly, it is okay to have it done at the same time as breast augmentation. To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.

Periareolar Mastopexy - When to combine and when to separate in Two.

The only time I do a periareolar mastopexy as two separate procedures is if the patient or I are not sure the patient needs a lift. If I am really unsure then I discuss this with the patient from the standpoint of what does the want are they willing to have a scar all the way around the areolar, because once I give then a scar I can't remove it, only try to improve it. I show them the fees for the BA and for the BA with lift. If I feel the BA will do and they need a lift later... more

Breast lift and augmentation question

Yes they can be done at the same time. Every doctor has his or her own philosphy and comfort level. 90% of the time I will do them at the same time. The 10% of cases I separate are the cases that are very droopy and or asymetric. Good luck! Please see a board certified plastic surgeon.

Breast Augmentation/Lifting: To Stage or Not to Stage?

Thank you for the question. Although it is not possible to give you precise advice without direct examination of full communication of your goals, some general thoughts regarding breast augmentation/lifting may be helpful to you. Whether the breast lift and augmentation should be done the same time is not a question agreed-upon by all plastic surgeons. There are good plastic surgeons who will insist on doing the procedures separately and there are good plastic surgeons who... more