I have been researching breast lifts as I am scheduled for one in March. A typical lollipop style with scaring. I just saw a doc online that does scarless (only around nipple) and his results look great. I cannot find a PS that does this near me though. My question is why aren't all PS using this technique? Is it just that its harder to learn? Or is it that there are risks or complications I am not aware of? Why do the one with major scaring if you don't have to?
January 12, 2018
Answer: Periareolar mastopexy and why you should avoid it Periareolar techniques are nothing new. They came and go with different names all the time. They are variations of the Bennelli technique and they always expand stretch and develop unsightly scarring with time. A lollipop type lift gives the surgeon the opportunity to allow structural support of the new nipple areolar complex that prevents the expansion and can yield very stable results. techniques that attempt lifting with only a periareolar technique simple do not look good long term. lots of surgeons have tried to reinforce this with different kinds of meshes with additional complexity and complications. I recommend staying away from additional foreign bodies and periareolar techniques! I hope this helps!All the best,Rian A. Maercks M.D.
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January 12, 2018
Answer: Periareolar mastopexy and why you should avoid it Periareolar techniques are nothing new. They came and go with different names all the time. They are variations of the Bennelli technique and they always expand stretch and develop unsightly scarring with time. A lollipop type lift gives the surgeon the opportunity to allow structural support of the new nipple areolar complex that prevents the expansion and can yield very stable results. techniques that attempt lifting with only a periareolar technique simple do not look good long term. lots of surgeons have tried to reinforce this with different kinds of meshes with additional complexity and complications. I recommend staying away from additional foreign bodies and periareolar techniques! I hope this helps!All the best,Rian A. Maercks M.D.
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January 12, 2018
Answer: Breast lift Dear Jennifer6645,My preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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January 12, 2018
Answer: Breast lift Dear Jennifer6645,My preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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