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I'm interested in a lift without implant and an areola reduction. Would a circumareolar (donut) lift be sufficient for me? What is the typical cost for the procedure alone and does anyone know where I can see pictures of the lift alone? Thanks!
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Circumareolar Lift and Implant
An implant and circumareolar lift may suffice with your anatomy. The periareolar lift always flattens the breast to some extent. The circumareolar lift is generally unsatisfactory for tightening a loose skin envelope, particularly for loose skin in the inferior portion of the breast.
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Lift Without Significant Scarring
Based only upon the photos, I would think that a peri-areolar lift would suffice. At an actual exam, that opinion might not be the same. Average fees are listed here, but presumably they are for full pattern lifts. I would estimate that a periareolar lift would cost about 25% less. There are lift photos on this site, and others can be found via google.
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Purse-string mastopexy
Hello,
Thank you for the question and photos. A circumareolar lift is another name for a purse-string mastopexy and also referred to as a doughnut lift. It involves an incision around an areola and designed to resize and lift the areola. It does tighten and lift the breast to a certain extent but not much. A circumvertical breast lift, also known as a lolli pop lift tends to provide better results but involves an incision down the breast.
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Yor breast need to have more volume and lift for the best result
I offer my patient lift and fat grafting insisted of implants. You will need to have incision around the areola for the areola reduction and vertical incision for the lower pole lift.If you do not want implants,the other option is to use your own fat.Please visit my web site for examples.
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Cicumareolar lift alone.
Amber, by your photos I do not think a circumareolar lift will meet your goals. If you are happy with your size and volume, but not the position or shape, a lift would be beneficial. I would recommend a lollipop lift which would give better projection to the breast with minimal extra scars.
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Donut procedure reduces areolar size, but does not give much lift.
The reason you are having trouble finding pictures of a donut lift without implants is because the results do not look good. A donut procedure can reduce your areolar diameter, but will not give you a lift (I've measured the results so I'm confident of this statement). It can also cause distortion of the areola.
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Breast lift
A circumareola lift or benelli lift without an implant often makes the nipple areola complex implode a bit and look flat. This is often performed in conjunction with an implant.
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Breast lift
Dear Amber49114,
Thanks for posting your pictures. You have a level 2 ptosis ( droopiness ) with irregular areola. In my opinion you are ideal patient for the Bennelli ( donut ) procedure. . The procedure can be done with or without implants. The beauty of the procedure for you is that it will reduce and round up your areola as well as lift it up. The procedure has to be done with a permanent suture, otherwise the areola will spread after time....
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Minimals scars are usually related to minimal results
A lift with a scar limited to only the areola really only lifts the areola, not the entire breast. You will most likely be disappointed with your breast lift results if you choose this option. A lollipop lift is a greatly superior procedure
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Hi There,
Here's a link to our Breast Lift topic page, where you can find the average cost of the procedure reported by our community members, search for board certified doctors by area, before and after photos, and much more.
Hopefully this helps!