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How to Tell if a Periareolar Breast Lift Was Done if Results Are Lacking?

asked 2 years ago by Star24 in Texas
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 769 times
Tags: periareolar

I had a periareolar lift plus breast augmentation done. I want to know what signs should there be to prove that a lift was actually done? Should the collarbone to nipple measurement be a shorter distance then pre surgery? Incisions were made through my areolas but my measurements are still the same and my upper pole practically has the same amount of lacking as before surgery so how will I know a donut lift was performed?

14 answers to How to Tell if a Periareolar Breast Lift Was Done if Results Are Lacking?

Breast Lift Performed?

If a circumareolar breast lift was performed, there will be a scar around the areola. Often, the areola will also be smaller in size. Of course, your plastic surgeon will also be able to inform you of exactly what procedure was performed; assuming you're working with a reputable plastic surgeon there should be no reason to doubt. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Was periareolar lift done?

Without examining you and seeing some photos your questions cannot be answered. Do you have a scar all the way around your areola? do you trust your surgeon? I suspect you do and I doubt your surgeon did not perform the surgery you discussed. The question are you unhappy with the results and were you a good candidate for the surgery. Have you discussed this with your surgeon? A periareolar lift has limited applications and with limited scarring produces a small lift. more

Richard Linderman, MD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and results

I would assume that if your doctor stated he did a lift, then he did so. You would have scars around your areola. A true breast lift usually requires some manipulation of the breast parenchyma tissue.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Circumareolar breast lift lacks results

The circumareolar lift should be used for:1.minimal ptosis (1 to 2 centimeter lift). 2. Minor asymmetries. 3. Smaller breasts. Upper pole fullness usually requires: 1.Internal tightening of the breast gland itself 2. Perhaps a larger implant. 3. Frequently a more standard lift which usually includes skin removel beneath the areola.

Burr Von Maur, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift will leave incision marks

Each patient who has a lift has incisions in the areas where the lift was done. So in the fold between the breast and the chest, on the front of the breast from the bottom of the pigmented areola to the fold, and around the nipple. The size of the pigmented areola is reduced normally as well.

Robert Whitfield, MD
Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon

Should see "some" change

One easy way to determine if you had a periareolar lift is that there is a suture line around the entire nipple areola complex. Additionally, the width of the nipple areola complex is usually smaller. Once the healing is complete the distance from the sternal notch to the nipple should be different (shorter). Visit with your surgeon and discuss your concerns with him/her. Regards.

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Periareolar lifts have a scar all the way around the areola

The way to tell if a periareolar lift was done is to see if you have a full scar all the way around the areola. There are differences in patient's bodies and in surgeon's talents and training. There are also limits on how much lift you can get from a periareolar lift. Without pre and post photos of you we can't really say anymore than that.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and implants

Implants alone may make the collarbone to nipple reduction longer. Therefore an implant and lift performed at the same time may produce no net change in this measurement. Generally you can tell if this was done if there is a scar that goes all the way around the areola.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Disappointing results after breast augmentation with lift

Hi, It's surprising to hear that you still lack fullness along the upper pole of your breasts - usually breast implants alone help correct this. If a circumareolar lift was performed, the nipple areolar complex should be higher on the breast mound. In addition, depending on their size prior to surgery, they should be smaller and round. If you submit photos, it will be easier to assess your results and whether a lift was performed. All the best.

Sam Jejurikar, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Pics will tell the tale

I would not put as much faith in the measurements as with the overall results. You should review your pics with your surgeon to see if your goals were met. Is it possible you would prefer larger implants to increase the fullness of your superior pole? Do you need a revision of your lift to tighten the skin more? These are the 2 most common answers. Good luck.

David Shuter, MD
Jupiter Plastic Surgeon

Please send pictures

you need to look at your before and after surgery pictures and not just the measurements. The combination of the lift and implant surgery is a hard surgery and need for revision is common.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

If you have the scars, then it was done

If you have a scar all of the way around your areola, and your surgeon tells you that it was done, then I would assume that it was done. It may not have resulted in the appearance that you were expecting, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't done. I would assume that the lift was performed, but that the weight of your implants is probably pulling your nipples down to a lower position than they would have been if you had the lift and no implants. Just imagine where they would be positioned... more

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Breast lft and brest implants in New York City.

Hi. It sounds like you have a disappointing result, and that you have lost faith in your surgeon. So you sort of need to start from scratch, I am afraid. We do periareolar breast lift with breast implants in New York City about once a week. You can expect higher (usually smaller) nipples, and more fullness on top.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Disappointing Breast Lift Results

In a SUCCESSFUL Breast Augmentation Lift, the measurements AND appearance of the breast after the surgery should be reflective of the operation. When my colleagues perform the operation, we review the measurements and photos before surgery. We use the markings during surgery and with the patient asleep and sitted upright we try and get as much breast symmetry as possible in their new HIGHER location. This does not mean that the augmented/elevated breasts stay elevated forever. IF a... more