I underwent vertical mastopexy by a highly-recommended plastic surgeon and am pleased with my overall results, but unhappy with the excess skin/tissue remaining under each breast. My surgeon is performing an in-office skin excision which I am told will easily solve this problem and not extend the vertical scar very much. Would you recommend this course of action? Are there alternatives to consider? Will this achieve my desired result of normal looking breasts?
Answer: Revision surgery Thanks for posting theses pics as it illustrates the problem that is sometimes encountered with vertical only mastopexy. A revision with further skin excision leaving a further horizontal scar ( final result - an anchor scar) will significantly improve the problem and may even shorten the vertical scar. Your scars are still quite red considering it is 6 months post op - silicone treatment might be worth considering after your next op.
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Answer: Revision surgery Thanks for posting theses pics as it illustrates the problem that is sometimes encountered with vertical only mastopexy. A revision with further skin excision leaving a further horizontal scar ( final result - an anchor scar) will significantly improve the problem and may even shorten the vertical scar. Your scars are still quite red considering it is 6 months post op - silicone treatment might be worth considering after your next op.
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July 11, 2016
Answer: Common Problem of Vertical Mastopexy Hello,This is a very common problem associated with the vertical mastopexy. The reason is that most sagging breasts have a substantial redundancy of skin in both the vertical and horizontal vectors. The most logical and direct means of addressing this redundancy is an anchor scar. Todays anchor mastopexies don't have to have such a long inframammary incision, however. Your revision can be done in the office, but let's be clear what the plan is. You mentioned that your surgeon said it won't 'extend the vertical scar very much'. Well, if the plan is correct, it should shorten your vertical scar by the creation of a horizontal scar, approximately the length of your skin excess (dog ears). This revision will essentially convert you to an 'anchor' scar incision, which is just fine.Best of luck!
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July 11, 2016
Answer: Common Problem of Vertical Mastopexy Hello,This is a very common problem associated with the vertical mastopexy. The reason is that most sagging breasts have a substantial redundancy of skin in both the vertical and horizontal vectors. The most logical and direct means of addressing this redundancy is an anchor scar. Todays anchor mastopexies don't have to have such a long inframammary incision, however. Your revision can be done in the office, but let's be clear what the plan is. You mentioned that your surgeon said it won't 'extend the vertical scar very much'. Well, if the plan is correct, it should shorten your vertical scar by the creation of a horizontal scar, approximately the length of your skin excess (dog ears). This revision will essentially convert you to an 'anchor' scar incision, which is just fine.Best of luck!
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July 11, 2016
Answer: Revision for Extra Skin after Vertical Breast Lift Sometimes Necessary #breastlift Occasionally, after a vertical breast lift ("lollipop lift") some women may be left with some extra skin under their breasts.When that occurs, it is best to undergo a revisional procedure to remove this excess skin.Your plastic surgeon's plan to excise this extra skin is the best course of action. Thanks for sharing!
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July 11, 2016
Answer: Revision for Extra Skin after Vertical Breast Lift Sometimes Necessary #breastlift Occasionally, after a vertical breast lift ("lollipop lift") some women may be left with some extra skin under their breasts.When that occurs, it is best to undergo a revisional procedure to remove this excess skin.Your plastic surgeon's plan to excise this extra skin is the best course of action. Thanks for sharing!
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Answer: 6 months post-op from vertical mastopexy. Revision scheduled for September due to excess skin/tissue under breasts. Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well..
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Answer: 6 months post-op from vertical mastopexy. Revision scheduled for September due to excess skin/tissue under breasts. Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well..
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July 13, 2016
Answer: Dog ears after Mastopexy Hello 'LAmama1', thanks for your question. It appears that you have developed 'dog ears' after your vertical mastopexy procedure, which can sometimes happen with any surgery when there is excess skin left over at the ends of incisions. An office excision under local anesthetic should take care of the problem and I would agree with your plastic surgeon's course of action. Good luck!-Dr.92660
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July 13, 2016
Answer: Dog ears after Mastopexy Hello 'LAmama1', thanks for your question. It appears that you have developed 'dog ears' after your vertical mastopexy procedure, which can sometimes happen with any surgery when there is excess skin left over at the ends of incisions. An office excision under local anesthetic should take care of the problem and I would agree with your plastic surgeon's course of action. Good luck!-Dr.92660
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