How significant is the risk of nipple necrosis (or, other complications such as with sensation and breastfeeding) with a "skin only" procedure like a Benelli lift (or, standalone areola reduction)? How often do you see this in your practice? Should I be really concerned? Non-smoker, young, healthy BMI, very healthy and highly health conscious but large areola that require large reduction.
October 16, 2019
Answer: Benelli Lift Hi KWxxThe risks of necrosis, sensation loss, and loss of ability with the Benelli Lift is low, especially compared to other breast lift procedures.Other excellent plastic surgeons may like this procedure, however I do not. The reason I don't care for it is because a significant elevation of the nipple is not possible, and I don't feel it is long lasting. Worse, the areola tends to stretch out despite techniques to prevent this. (see my reference).If you are concerned about breast feeding, you should consider putting off a lift.If you are concerned only about size reduction then a Benelli type of procedure should be fine.All the best.sek
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October 16, 2019
Answer: Benelli Lift Hi KWxxThe risks of necrosis, sensation loss, and loss of ability with the Benelli Lift is low, especially compared to other breast lift procedures.Other excellent plastic surgeons may like this procedure, however I do not. The reason I don't care for it is because a significant elevation of the nipple is not possible, and I don't feel it is long lasting. Worse, the areola tends to stretch out despite techniques to prevent this. (see my reference).If you are concerned about breast feeding, you should consider putting off a lift.If you are concerned only about size reduction then a Benelli type of procedure should be fine.All the best.sek
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October 15, 2019
Answer: Risks and complications of surgery There are risks and potential complications from any surgical procedure. Whenever a procedure is performed on a woman's breast the potential for loss of feeling and sensation of the nipple and the ability to breastfeed is present. However, with a donut or Benelli mastopexy, that risk is less than other types of procedures performed on the breast.The patient's health and compliance with the surgeon's instructions before and after the procedure also play a large role in the final outcome.Always consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs breast enhancement procedures frequently to assure the best possible result.Good Luck!
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October 15, 2019
Answer: Risks and complications of surgery There are risks and potential complications from any surgical procedure. Whenever a procedure is performed on a woman's breast the potential for loss of feeling and sensation of the nipple and the ability to breastfeed is present. However, with a donut or Benelli mastopexy, that risk is less than other types of procedures performed on the breast.The patient's health and compliance with the surgeon's instructions before and after the procedure also play a large role in the final outcome.Always consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs breast enhancement procedures frequently to assure the best possible result.Good Luck!
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