I have had several different surgeries over the past 3 years. Donut lift (no implant) and rhinoplasty. Both surgeries have required additional surgery due to spitting stiches and infection. My areolas are a mess of stretched scars. I want to fix them and the doctor recommends a lollipop lift but WHAT SUTURES WILL NOT SPIT? Otherwise I'm just creating more problems.
Answer: Modified Benelli I do not recommend the lollipop lift because this creates a vertical scar, which cannot be concealed and distorts the areola. I recommend a modified Benelli lift. This technique uses a self-absorbent suture as well as a permanent, non-absorbent suture. This should prevent stretching of the scar.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Modified Benelli I do not recommend the lollipop lift because this creates a vertical scar, which cannot be concealed and distorts the areola. I recommend a modified Benelli lift. This technique uses a self-absorbent suture as well as a permanent, non-absorbent suture. This should prevent stretching of the scar.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Had donut lift, now areolas are a mess of stretched scars, what sutures will not spit for a lollipop lift revision? hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based on your question, the ideal is that in your case you would have published a photo to see the scars and see what is affected, to be able to evaluate and see if you apply for a revision. My recommendation is a consultation in person with a certified plastic surgeon. to see you and evaluate your case.
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Answer: Had donut lift, now areolas are a mess of stretched scars, what sutures will not spit for a lollipop lift revision? hello thank you for your question and provided information as well.. based on your question, the ideal is that in your case you would have published a photo to see the scars and see what is affected, to be able to evaluate and see if you apply for a revision. My recommendation is a consultation in person with a certified plastic surgeon. to see you and evaluate your case.
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Donut Lift Was the Problem Hello,You don't provide photos, but you describe a few of the many problems associated with donut lifts performed on the wrong person: spreading scars (and usually areolas too) and spitting stitches). Be sure the new surgeon is an ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon who specializes in revision breast surgery. I have never had a problem with spitting stitches, even in people who thought they were prone to them. Best of luck!
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Donut Lift Was the Problem Hello,You don't provide photos, but you describe a few of the many problems associated with donut lifts performed on the wrong person: spreading scars (and usually areolas too) and spitting stitches). Be sure the new surgeon is an ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon who specializes in revision breast surgery. I have never had a problem with spitting stitches, even in people who thought they were prone to them. Best of luck!
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Redo a donut mastopexy / breast lift Often the issue when a donut / concentric / Benelli mastopexy doesn't turn out is that the tissues were too gathered. It is often possible to convert these lifts to lifts where the geometry of the skin is more favorable. There are also suture choices that minimize the chance of spitting.
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Redo a donut mastopexy / breast lift Often the issue when a donut / concentric / Benelli mastopexy doesn't turn out is that the tissues were too gathered. It is often possible to convert these lifts to lifts where the geometry of the skin is more favorable. There are also suture choices that minimize the chance of spitting.
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Breast revision Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Based on your description, you will benefit from a revision. I use monocryl sutures underneath the skin, which do not tend to spit. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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May 31, 2018
Answer: Breast revision Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Based on your description, you will benefit from a revision. I use monocryl sutures underneath the skin, which do not tend to spit. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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