I have significant stretchmarks from an unfortunate puberty. I had a donut mastopexy 1.5 years ago and while the surgeon didn't reduce them as much as I would have liked, they still stretched out significantly. I was recently told that because of the damage to my skin from the stretchmarks, it is less flexible and therefore my areolae would widen no matter what with a donut, and that a lollipop would be more promising but would also lead to some stretch. Is this true? Any way to mitigate?
Answer: Scars Dear 8cjgkkkk,for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.
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Answer: Scars Dear 8cjgkkkk,for scars, I close all of my incisions in 5 layers and do not use absorbable sutures because they cause inflammation and worse scarring. I tape all of my incisions in the office visits once a week for six weeks after surgery to improve the appearance. After taping, I start my patients on a scar gel therapy for 3 months that they have to put on their incisions twice daily.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in scar management.
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March 29, 2023
Answer: Stretchmarks: will they always lead to stretching of the areolae in donut/lollipop mastopexy? Hello @8cjgkkkk, thank you for your question. It is important to note that every patient is unique, and the impact of stretch marks on the results of a mastopexy can vary because the healing process vary from patient to patient. However, there are ways to mitigate the risk of stretching and widening of the areola like selecting the appropriate surgical technique based on the patient's individual needs and anatomy. A board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in mastopexy procedures can provide a comprehensive evaluation and suggest the best treatment options for your specific case. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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March 29, 2023
Answer: Stretchmarks: will they always lead to stretching of the areolae in donut/lollipop mastopexy? Hello @8cjgkkkk, thank you for your question. It is important to note that every patient is unique, and the impact of stretch marks on the results of a mastopexy can vary because the healing process vary from patient to patient. However, there are ways to mitigate the risk of stretching and widening of the areola like selecting the appropriate surgical technique based on the patient's individual needs and anatomy. A board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in mastopexy procedures can provide a comprehensive evaluation and suggest the best treatment options for your specific case. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS),International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).
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March 28, 2023
Answer: Donut mastopexy I believe a donut mastopexy would be your best option since you do not have enough skin to do a vertical lift. The drawback of the donut mastopexy is that it tends to flatten the breast. This can be coupled with a small implant to keep projection.
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March 28, 2023
Answer: Donut mastopexy I believe a donut mastopexy would be your best option since you do not have enough skin to do a vertical lift. The drawback of the donut mastopexy is that it tends to flatten the breast. This can be coupled with a small implant to keep projection.
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March 28, 2023
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March 28, 2023
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March 30, 2023
Answer: Areola The skin of the areolae is the most stretchy part of the breast. When the breast stretches, it stretches as well. Going back and just doing a lift or tightening can be more effective. if needed, the lollipop lift puts less stretch on the areolae and less chance of it stretching.
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March 30, 2023
Answer: Areola The skin of the areolae is the most stretchy part of the breast. When the breast stretches, it stretches as well. Going back and just doing a lift or tightening can be more effective. if needed, the lollipop lift puts less stretch on the areolae and less chance of it stretching.
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