I wonder why in order to lift a breast you need to cut out the nipple and replace it further up, why not leave the poor nipple alone and just make a cut from above the nipple to remove excess skin which “drag” the nipple up and you get a lift that way like I have indicated on the right picture(red mark)? Is the only reason not doing it this way because there will be a visible scar above? I am confused as to why complicate things up and relocate nipple when not necessary?
Answer: Excision of excess skin above areola will not create a stable lift Your concept that cutting out skin above the areola will lift the breast is not valid. If the skin was capable of holding up your breast, you would not need a breast lift it the first place. Instead, I recommend The Bellesoma Method. This uses the excess skin to create an internal cone that transfers the weight of the breast to the underlying pectoralis major muscle. This lifts the breast higher on the chest wall and provides a mechanically stable lift. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Excision of excess skin above areola will not create a stable lift Your concept that cutting out skin above the areola will lift the breast is not valid. If the skin was capable of holding up your breast, you would not need a breast lift it the first place. Instead, I recommend The Bellesoma Method. This uses the excess skin to create an internal cone that transfers the weight of the breast to the underlying pectoralis major muscle. This lifts the breast higher on the chest wall and provides a mechanically stable lift. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Breasts The nipples are rarely cut off the breast, but stay attached. A new opening is made to house the nipple as the breast mound is lifted upward.
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Answer: Breasts The nipples are rarely cut off the breast, but stay attached. A new opening is made to house the nipple as the breast mound is lifted upward.
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December 19, 2018
Answer: Why move nipple up in a breast lift? Your question is an excellant one. In most traditional breast lifts, or mastopexy, although there is a scar around the areolae, the nipple is not cut out, actually, it just moves up with rest of the breast tissue that was sagging. This places it back more centrally on the breast mound where it should be. There are a number of techniques used to accomplish this goal. One could perhaps use a incision located above the breast to perform the procedure, however as you have noted ,this would leave a scar that is not readily covered by many types of clothes, including bathingsuits.
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December 19, 2018
Answer: Why move nipple up in a breast lift? Your question is an excellant one. In most traditional breast lifts, or mastopexy, although there is a scar around the areolae, the nipple is not cut out, actually, it just moves up with rest of the breast tissue that was sagging. This places it back more centrally on the breast mound where it should be. There are a number of techniques used to accomplish this goal. One could perhaps use a incision located above the breast to perform the procedure, however as you have noted ,this would leave a scar that is not readily covered by many types of clothes, including bathingsuits.
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December 17, 2018
Answer: Why do you need to cut out the nipple and replace it further up to lift a breast? Neither the nipples nor the areolae need to be REMOVED during a breast lift revision. A breast lift does involve MOVING the areola to a more superior position. The surgical incisions are strategically placed to be as minimally noticeable as is possible.
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December 17, 2018
Answer: Why do you need to cut out the nipple and replace it further up to lift a breast? Neither the nipples nor the areolae need to be REMOVED during a breast lift revision. A breast lift does involve MOVING the areola to a more superior position. The surgical incisions are strategically placed to be as minimally noticeable as is possible.
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December 17, 2018
Answer: Breast lift incision Dear adnarim,
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December 17, 2018
Answer: Breast lift incision Dear adnarim,
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