I had breast implants 8 years ago. 3mths ago I had a benelli lift to try and lift the nipple & perk them slightly. I feel a disappointed with the result, I don't feel like the nipples are any higher on my breast. Before my nipples were neat & round, the areola was reduced & yet now I feel like my areola are bigger? (See photos) I've been really upset & unhappy. My surgeon said I have a good result & doesn't think the result can be Improved upon. I regret ever having surgery. I want perky boobs?
September 23, 2014
Answer: Periareolar scars. Scars typically have their worst appearance around 3 months. It takes over a year for the scars to stop changing in appearance. Yours are still pink indicating that they have quite a ways to go before they are finished. The good news is that if they aren't elevated or thick, the final results are usually excellent.
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September 23, 2014
Answer: Periareolar scars. Scars typically have their worst appearance around 3 months. It takes over a year for the scars to stop changing in appearance. Yours are still pink indicating that they have quite a ways to go before they are finished. The good news is that if they aren't elevated or thick, the final results are usually excellent.
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Is this Benelli lift a good result? The result that you achieved is fairly typical for an aggressive Benelli mastopexy. Typically this type of peri-areolar breast lift is only done for minimal movement of the nipple-areola complex (NAC)--say a centimeter or a little more. Trying to avoid making a vertical scar (lollipop incision) with an aggressive Benelli will often stretch the NAC some and flatten out the breast a little bit. Imagine trying to sew the outside edge of a large donut to the inside edge--1 circle is quite a bit bigger than the other. That in effect will cause the NAC to stretch out. This can be improved by converting to a vertical lift to maintain a smaller NAC with a more projected breast. That being said, the result is quite appropriate and much improved from your preoperative photos. Rest assured that the scar will improve as they will continue to fade and mature for up to a year or more after surgery. It is normal to have a bright pink scar at this stage. You can certainly speak to your surgeon about options for scar care such as scar creams, massage, and laser treatments. Good luck!
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Is this Benelli lift a good result? The result that you achieved is fairly typical for an aggressive Benelli mastopexy. Typically this type of peri-areolar breast lift is only done for minimal movement of the nipple-areola complex (NAC)--say a centimeter or a little more. Trying to avoid making a vertical scar (lollipop incision) with an aggressive Benelli will often stretch the NAC some and flatten out the breast a little bit. Imagine trying to sew the outside edge of a large donut to the inside edge--1 circle is quite a bit bigger than the other. That in effect will cause the NAC to stretch out. This can be improved by converting to a vertical lift to maintain a smaller NAC with a more projected breast. That being said, the result is quite appropriate and much improved from your preoperative photos. Rest assured that the scar will improve as they will continue to fade and mature for up to a year or more after surgery. It is normal to have a bright pink scar at this stage. You can certainly speak to your surgeon about options for scar care such as scar creams, massage, and laser treatments. Good luck!
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