I had had my breasts lifted many years ago. I was told that to do it again I have a great chance of loosing a nipple as I don't have record of where the cut was made around the nipple, therefore they could cut through the section of the blood supply to the nipple. What is your opinion on this?
Answer: Revision breast lift Thank you for your question. This is a very pertinent question, and you will probably see multiple different answers. In my opinion, the blood supply doesn’t matter. I have read surgical papers that say that it is a relevant, but I have seen firsthand compromised and dead nipples after a mastopexy from other surgeons.I think finding a surgeon who has experience in revision breast work as well as one who has a healthy respect for the blood supply to the nipple will land you with excellent results.
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Answer: Revision breast lift Thank you for your question. This is a very pertinent question, and you will probably see multiple different answers. In my opinion, the blood supply doesn’t matter. I have read surgical papers that say that it is a relevant, but I have seen firsthand compromised and dead nipples after a mastopexy from other surgeons.I think finding a surgeon who has experience in revision breast work as well as one who has a healthy respect for the blood supply to the nipple will land you with excellent results.
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November 1, 2017
Answer: Breast lift your question is an excellent one and one we often have to wrestle with. There are so many variables involved such as the type of lift originally dome, how far the nipple needs to be moved and the thickness of the breast tissue which provides the blood supply. Your surgeon needs to take all of these things into consideration when planning and performing your second lift to make sure the risk of nipple loss is kept to a minimum.
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November 1, 2017
Answer: Breast lift your question is an excellent one and one we often have to wrestle with. There are so many variables involved such as the type of lift originally dome, how far the nipple needs to be moved and the thickness of the breast tissue which provides the blood supply. Your surgeon needs to take all of these things into consideration when planning and performing your second lift to make sure the risk of nipple loss is kept to a minimum.
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October 31, 2017
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October 31, 2017
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Risk of second breast lift Yes, that is true that having a second breast lift without knowing what pedicle was used in the first surgery can involve an increased risk of compromising blood supply to the nipple. The Wise pattern incision used for a full breast lift does not indicate which pedicle was used. This is determined by what was done inside, and how the blood supply was maintained. However, if many years have passed, while there is an increased risk, it is not so high that one cannot get another breast lift. If you are able to get your old operative report it would be helpful. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon with experience doing secondary breast lifts, and see if you are a good candidate.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Risk of second breast lift Yes, that is true that having a second breast lift without knowing what pedicle was used in the first surgery can involve an increased risk of compromising blood supply to the nipple. The Wise pattern incision used for a full breast lift does not indicate which pedicle was used. This is determined by what was done inside, and how the blood supply was maintained. However, if many years have passed, while there is an increased risk, it is not so high that one cannot get another breast lift. If you are able to get your old operative report it would be helpful. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon with experience doing secondary breast lifts, and see if you are a good candidate.
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October 31, 2017
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October 31, 2017
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