I have a benign cyst on my left breast and it is not cancerous. I've had a mammogram and test confirmed this. I'm scheduled for a breast lift on 3/25/2015 and wanted to make sure this is safe for me to do. Please advise.
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March 17, 2015
Answer: Benign cyst is no contraindication to mastopexy.
The Benelli breast lift technique if done with excessive tension on the suture line may result in stretching of the scar and may require a revision .Following the steps which were delineated by Dr, Louis Benelli may help avoiding this problem.
Loose breast skin is best treated by a breast lift procedure where the excess skin is removed. Lasers are commonly used for modest facial skin tightening and would not be effective on the breasts. Please schedule a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon who is certified by The American...
Thanks for you inquiry. In truth it depends on how much your breast has to be changed (position, shape, contour) which determines if you need a drain. Not all breast lifts need a drain, but some would definitely benefit from one. I would argue that a drain for 2-5 days could reduce your...