Good day 5 months ago I had a vertical breast lift there was necrosis of the areola and wide scars were formed Is it possible to do a skin graft to restore the areola?
Answer: Bellesoma Method The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Bellesoma Method The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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August 25, 2023
Answer: I wouldn't recommend the skin graft. Skin grafting does not seem to be a good solution because if skin grafting is done only on the necrosis area, there will be a sense of difference from the rest of the areola and it will be different from the areola on the other side. After necrosis, tattooing the depigmented scar with areola color or cutting off a part of the scar to make it similar to the size of the areola on the other side and then tattooing the scar area seems to be a realistic improvement plan.
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August 25, 2023
Answer: I wouldn't recommend the skin graft. Skin grafting does not seem to be a good solution because if skin grafting is done only on the necrosis area, there will be a sense of difference from the rest of the areola and it will be different from the areola on the other side. After necrosis, tattooing the depigmented scar with areola color or cutting off a part of the scar to make it similar to the size of the areola on the other side and then tattooing the scar area seems to be a realistic improvement plan.
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August 16, 2023
Answer: Breast revision From your photos it appears you would benefit from a breast lift revision to improve the shape of the breasts. The vertical scars on the breasts would be revised as part of this procedure. For the areola you may wish to visit with a medical tattoo artist who can match the pigmentation of the surrounding areola tissue.
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August 16, 2023
Answer: Breast revision From your photos it appears you would benefit from a breast lift revision to improve the shape of the breasts. The vertical scars on the breasts would be revised as part of this procedure. For the areola you may wish to visit with a medical tattoo artist who can match the pigmentation of the surrounding areola tissue.
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August 14, 2023
Answer: Revision Breast lift The areola can be tattooed. Your breasts appear to be asymmetric in size and have glandular dropout. Your breast shape can be vastly improved by converting to a full lift which will shorten the distance between areola and inframammary fold, repositioning breast tissue up above the nipple areolar complex. Vertical scars can be revised as well. After the revision, it is crucial to wear special retention tape (like Hypafix) for 2 to 3 months to support your scars so they heal as finely as possible.
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August 14, 2023
Answer: Revision Breast lift The areola can be tattooed. Your breasts appear to be asymmetric in size and have glandular dropout. Your breast shape can be vastly improved by converting to a full lift which will shorten the distance between areola and inframammary fold, repositioning breast tissue up above the nipple areolar complex. Vertical scars can be revised as well. After the revision, it is crucial to wear special retention tape (like Hypafix) for 2 to 3 months to support your scars so they heal as finely as possible.
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August 13, 2023
Answer: Breasts after areola necrosis Dear AngelaLenorie, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 13, 2023
Answer: Breasts after areola necrosis Dear AngelaLenorie, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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