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Sub-Areolar Vs Circumareolar Vs SemiAreolar Mastopexy
I am considering a Breast Lift and I am researching my options and I'm not sure if understand the difference or the benefits/downsides of these different procedures. Are there sugury videos available for me to veiw these procedures?
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tjra23
in Springfield, IL, USA
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Sub-Areolar, Semi-areolar, and Circum-areolar Mastopexy
I understand your confusion and it occurs because these terms are often used improperly.
I have tried to clarify these terms for you:
Sub-Areolar = Dermal Mastopexy
This incision goes all the way around the border of the areola and is essentially a modified circumareolar mastopexy popularized by Dr. Becker. I have tried this with moderate success.
Circum-Areolar=Donut = Benelli=Round Block Masotpexy
This incision goes all the way around the areola. Its benefits are the limited scar. The...
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Subareolar vs. Circumareolar Mastopexy
There are technical differences in procedures done with an incision around the areola only.
The technical variations are relatively minor, and just that: technical. Each uses an incision around the areola. The placement of the sutures and the manner that the tissue is tucked varies slightly.
These techniques are suitable for minor changes in nipple position, but often result in flattening of the breast (less projection), and can result in stretching of the scar and of the...
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What type of Mastopexy is best for me?
Dr. Placik explains the differences beautifully. Each procedure is useful, depending on the distance the nipple needs to be elevated. In some cases, a vertical scar is added when the distance is greater than that which is easily accomodated by a peri-areoar or crescent skin excision. Many patients do not want a vertical scar. However, if the nipple has to be elevated more than about 1.5cm, and if no vertical incision is used, the peri-areolar scar can end up looking like a...
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This is a tough question without seeing you. If you're young with good breast tissue than a circumareolar mastopexy will probably be fine. If you're young and have had several children than you may need this plus implants. If you have significant skin that needs resection then you'll need the periareolar plus a vertical and possibly horizontal incisions.
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These are minor lifts and require an implant
What you are describing are minor forms of breast lifting and each needs an implant to drape the extra skin laxity since this extra skin is not excised as it is in a full lift. Make sure you go to an excellent plastic surgeon who can help you sort out what is best for your anatomy and desires.
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Seek the Advice of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
I think it would be very difficult for anyone to make an informed decision about which type of breast lift to have without the advice of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. I would recommend one or more consults by well-trained surgeons in your area who will give you their best advice and recommendations after a thorough discussion and evaluation. This will be, in my opinion, the best way for you to make an informed decision.
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Breast lift
The terms u you mention are not all ones in common use, so I suspect they all mean the same thing, which is a periareolar mastopexy, also called a Benelli or donut mastopexy.
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Approaches to mastopexy
There are a number of different techniques available for mastopexy, and each has advantages and limitations. An in depth consultation with a plastic surgeon should provide you with the best options for you.
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Breast lift surgery with areaolar incisions
Today there are many techniques available for a breast lift surgery using areolar incisions. If you need just a very small lift and do not need to change the shape or size of the areola, you may be a good candidate for a crescent lift. This will limit the amount of scarring around your areola. Keep in mind that this works well only for patients that require just a small lift of tissue. The majority of patients require a larger lift and so need an incision that goes all the way...
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Mastopexy procedures
There are many variations of mastopexy procedures from simple areola lifts especially with implants to variations of vertical reductions using "lollipop" incisions to more involved procedures using an "anchor" or an inverted "T" incision.
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