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History tends to repeat itself. If you were unhappy with the Benelli outcome then you might want to rethink which procedure is best for you. Here are some decision information that might be helpful to you:The key to success lies in letting you surgeon knowspecifically what you would like to look like following the surgery. Forexample, how perky do you want to be, what shape do you want to have,etc.? However from your description it would appear that a lollipoptype lift would be best for you rather than a periareolar lift like the Benelliprocedure. Here is a rule of thumb that works for most patients. If you nippleis above your lower breast crease then often a periareolar lift will besufficient for most patients. If your nipple is at or below your crease then avertical lift (lollipop lift), inverted T or anchor pattern may be required.The Lollipop incision for Grade 3 or 4 ptosis (areolar nearor below your breast crease) works best in my hands and the use of a Lollipoptechnique can lift your breast to the perkiness you desire. However, otherplastic surgeons are more comfortable with an inverted T or Anchor Patterntechnique.The donut lift does tend to bothflatten and have scars widened as you are removing skin around the areola whichcauses tension in that single area causing it to "spring' apart over time.With the Lollipop incision the tension is spread out over a greater distance ofthe lower vertical scar (where the areola once was) causing less tension on theareola and entire closure. The vertical lift tends to cone the breast making itmore shapely (conical) and less flat. For a visual take a paper circle, cut outa small wedge on the bottom and bring the edges together to see this effect. Ingeneral I would pick the best Surgeon and explain fully what you want toachieve rather than the technique. Always choose a board certified PlasticSurgeon.
Yes, Benelli or circumareolar lfts (mastopexy) can be repeated and is most oftenly performed to correct a broken circumareaolar stitch and treat an enlarged areola. Use of a permanent suture may reduce this tendency
The Benelli or periareolar breast lift has the advantage of leaving a scar only around the areola, but there are significant limitations as well. If you try to do too big of a lift with it, the skin gathers too much resulting in pleats radiating away from the areola. These typically smooth out with time, and so it may be possible to repeat the procedure and avoid the additional scar. However, each time it is done it tends to flatten the breast , so it isn't such a simple decision. You would need to be examined by an experienced plastic surgeon in order to get a firm answer to the question and see if it makes sense in your case.
Yes, this type of lift can be done twice. Of course, the amount of lifting achieved is relatively small; please make sure your good candidate for the procedure and do not need a more powerful breast lift. Best wishes.
A Benelli (or a Donut / Periareolar) breast lift CAN be done again IF the suture holding the lift snapped and if the distance the nipple complex needs to be elevated is not too much. These 2 "IF's" are important as this lift is rather limited in its abilities. If it is used instead of and to avoid a vertical scar Lift the results are flattened breasts, stretched out, sunburst areola and a very unattractive look.To read everything you need to know about BREAST LIFT / MASTOPEXY, follow the informative link below -Dr. P. Aldea
The Benelli breast lift, also know as a donut, periareolar or concentric is performed by removing the breast skin around the areola. Then using a permanent stitch this outer longer diameter is sutured to the areolar, shorter diameter. It's a great lift when skin volume needs to be removed with or without elevation of the nipple. The down sides to this surgery are first it will takes months to "settle." Because there is such a difference in the two diameters there tends to be a lot of skin bunching around the areolar closure. This will eventually smooth out. Second, it tends to flatten the breast shape instead of creating a conical look. And finally, if a permanent stitch isn't used the areola will widen over time.This surgery can be done repeatedly as long as there isn't significant tension on the closure and the previous permanent stitch must be removed.
If your breast sags due to time (many years), pregnancy, or significant weight changes, then a lift can be performed after each change.Some patients, however, have naturally poor quality skin and the skin will sag regardless of the above. If this is the case with your breast, then recurrence is more likely than the average patient.
Yes, you could technically get this lift performed twice if necessary. I would recommend waiting at least a year between the surgeries to allow your tissues to recover. Good luck.
A Benelli mastopexy, otherwise known as periareolar or donut mastopexy is performed to elevate the nipple-areolar complex back to a more aesthetically pleasing level. Caution should be undertaken not to elevate the nipple to far. Ideal candidates are patients who require nipple elevation no more than 2 centimeters. In the poorly chosen patient, the end result can be wide and undesirable scars, streched out nipples and areolas, and potentially, a flattened out breast. One of the most important criteria for your surgeon is the preservation of blood flow to the nipple. Your procedure can be performed twice, but you should allow 4-6 months from the initial operation at a minimum prior to considering any revision.
A Benelli breast lift can be performed a second time if the breast has sagged a bit. In fact, the scar may even be better if it is just a small skin revision as well.
From this one photograph, you appear to have:- a Breast asymmetry with the Right breast being both larger and lower on the chest wall than the left- Asymmetrically placed nipples and large asymmetric areolas If all you want to do is reduce the areolas and try and get the nipple areolar complexes...
For my standard breast augmentation patient I do not use drains. Depending on the amount of lift a patient needs with an augmentation, a drain may be helpful. If a small lift is required (routinely called a crescent lift), a drain is usually not necessary as the amount of dissection to achieve...
I think your plan is reasonable. Fat grafting at the time of mastopexy is a viable option. By the way you definitely need a lift and areola reduction as fat transfer by itself will not lift your breast.. I have successfully transplanted fat into the face, buttocks and other body areas for...