I had a mommy makeover on December 21st, 2023. I followed post-op instructions the way I was suppose to. One of them was I couldn’t wear a breast band because I had a breast lift with implants. On my first post-op appointment since surgery (a month later), they saw my breast and they said I can start massaging it and to keep wearing my surgical bras. I kept up with my post-op appointments since then due to another complication (tummy tuck bulge), and they keep telling me my breast are fine.
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It is impossible to know what your final result will be as far as breast contour. It is very early in your healing process. Some flattening of the breast is expected with a donut mastopexy. You should probably consider waiting 6-12 months before deciding on any further surgery. The permanent...
From the submitted photos it does not appear that larger implants would be needed. A lift (assuming you have a standard lift and not just periareolar) will remove excess skin and raise the position of the nipple. The result will be an improvement in shape and ptosis.
These are excellent and nuanced questions. Let’s break them down to help clarify how donut mastopexy (periareolar lift) and the use of permanent sutures affect breast shape and surgical outcomes, including the risk of breast flattening and scar widening.
What is a Donut Mastopexy?
A donut m...
