Hello, I know I am not the only one who noticed (this question was asked on here before without an answer), but the areolas after a mastopexy on black women are significantly darker, and super fake/weird looking. The areolas on white women on the other hand, are faded on the edges, and still looks natural after healing. Is there a way to avoid this weird look for us darker women?
September 7, 2018
Answer: Areola discoloration The technique I use is The Bellesoma Method. This is based on a central mound, which provides better blood supply to the nipple then the pedicle techniques. Vertical scars used in the lollipop and anchor techniques place tension on the areolas, cause unnatural distortion and ischemia. The Bellesoma Method avoids vertical scars, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The areolas do not look unnatural or darkened. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Areola discoloration The technique I use is The Bellesoma Method. This is based on a central mound, which provides better blood supply to the nipple then the pedicle techniques. Vertical scars used in the lollipop and anchor techniques place tension on the areolas, cause unnatural distortion and ischemia. The Bellesoma Method avoids vertical scars, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The areolas do not look unnatural or darkened. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Breast lift incision Dear scifimania,it can be caused by scar tissue. For scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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September 7, 2018
Answer: Breast lift incision Dear scifimania,it can be caused by scar tissue. For scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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