I had a mastopexy and saline breast implants procedure on May ‘17. I love how my breasts turned out but not my areolas. I hate them and makes me feel very self conscious. I went through so much pain during surgery and spent thousands of dollars and very dissatisfied. I’m looking for a EXCELLENT doctor who can fix it. My original surgeon is terrible so not going back to him. Please help and recommend something. I’m willing to go through whatever necessary to fix them please!
Answer: Can You Make a Wide Areola Smaller? Hello Augmentation mastopexy is a challenging procedure, because those 2 things work against each other by nature. When the pressure from the implant pushes harder than the tissues can handle, they will fight back as they are trying to get tighter. The problem with a wide, stretched areola is that simply tightening the skin around it will probably lead to even more tension on the scars, and they may stretch out even more or become more irregular in the end. Permanent suture can help hold things in place, but it can also be uncomfortable in the long run. For revisions, sometimes the mastopexy needs to be redone and the implant downsized a little to get the areolas smaller and more symmetric. You should consult with a qualified surgeon who has experience with breast surgery revisions and discuss all of the options, including those with a different scar pattern and different sized implants. Good luck!
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Answer: Can You Make a Wide Areola Smaller? Hello Augmentation mastopexy is a challenging procedure, because those 2 things work against each other by nature. When the pressure from the implant pushes harder than the tissues can handle, they will fight back as they are trying to get tighter. The problem with a wide, stretched areola is that simply tightening the skin around it will probably lead to even more tension on the scars, and they may stretch out even more or become more irregular in the end. Permanent suture can help hold things in place, but it can also be uncomfortable in the long run. For revisions, sometimes the mastopexy needs to be redone and the implant downsized a little to get the areolas smaller and more symmetric. You should consult with a qualified surgeon who has experience with breast surgery revisions and discuss all of the options, including those with a different scar pattern and different sized implants. Good luck!
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December 13, 2017
Answer: Areola revision Both options are good options - if a qualified surgeon fixes your areolas with special stitches that can give you a good result. Alternatively, a good tattoo specialist can also give you a good result by hiding the scar. I'd advise having a consultation with both, and then weighing up the pro's and con's to come to your decision.
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December 13, 2017
Answer: Areola revision Both options are good options - if a qualified surgeon fixes your areolas with special stitches that can give you a good result. Alternatively, a good tattoo specialist can also give you a good result by hiding the scar. I'd advise having a consultation with both, and then weighing up the pro's and con's to come to your decision.
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December 7, 2017
Answer: Nipple problems The key to a successful revision in your case is a meticulous procedure, exact measurements, and a surgeon who pays attention to details. Make a few consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons in the area, and go with whomever you feel matches this description. With good technique, you should be able to have a pristine outcome.Best of luck! Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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December 7, 2017
Answer: Nipple problems The key to a successful revision in your case is a meticulous procedure, exact measurements, and a surgeon who pays attention to details. Make a few consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons in the area, and go with whomever you feel matches this description. With good technique, you should be able to have a pristine outcome.Best of luck! Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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December 5, 2017
Answer: Areola Correction Your areola size can definitely be addressed. This is something that can be fixed, but is best seen in consultation to determine you skin tissue quality. To have an adequate correction with symmetry you need to have another mastopexy, this will both fix your areola and breast asymmetry.
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December 5, 2017
Answer: Areola Correction Your areola size can definitely be addressed. This is something that can be fixed, but is best seen in consultation to determine you skin tissue quality. To have an adequate correction with symmetry you need to have another mastopexy, this will both fix your areola and breast asymmetry.
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December 3, 2017
Answer: Areolar revisions Reducing or matching the areaolas exactly can be very challenging doing an augmentation Mastopexy procedure. You are dealing with two opposing forces: Increasing the breast size, and tightening the skin envelope. Once healed, if there are discrepancies in the areola size can be done under local. Since you are adjusting only one vector it makes having lasting results easier.I agree with the other doctors- having an in person consultation to discuss your exact concerns is going to be the most helpful.
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December 3, 2017
Answer: Areolar revisions Reducing or matching the areaolas exactly can be very challenging doing an augmentation Mastopexy procedure. You are dealing with two opposing forces: Increasing the breast size, and tightening the skin envelope. Once healed, if there are discrepancies in the areola size can be done under local. Since you are adjusting only one vector it makes having lasting results easier.I agree with the other doctors- having an in person consultation to discuss your exact concerns is going to be the most helpful.
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