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Benelli Mastopexy for Tuberous Breasts (WITHOUT BA) - Cape Town, South Africa

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I am almost three months post op after having a...

Luthien
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I am almost three months post op after having a benelli mastopexy (donut lift) for my tuberous breasts. I was adamant that I didn't want breast implants, so my surgeon suggested just having the areola reduction with a slight lift (1cm). After the surgery I was delighted with the results. My areolas were tiny compared to how they looked before and my breasts had a much fuller, rounder look to them.

Granted, it did take about three weeks for all the swelling and bruising to subside. Although I am still pleased with my results and don't regret the surgery in the least, and my scars are already whitening after such a short period of time, the areolas have unfortunately stretched out quite a bit (definitely still much better compared to what they looked like before though!). If I maintain a good posture, they look fine. However, as you can see in the last photo, when I lean / slouch forward, they take on the saggy, snoopy appearance, which I still find bothersome.

I am now trying to decide whether it's worth having a revision surgery, or if they will just stretch out again. As I said, this is still leagues better than my 'before' pictures, which I have unfortunately deleted.

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March 15, 2012

You look great! Thank you so much for sharing here on RealSelf!

March 15, 2012
Hey Luthien, you asked me to be honest and so I will be. You're perfect, even better than mine as my aereolas are slightly elevated and not flat and I'm very happy with my results! You don't want your areolas any smaller...women's breasts are supposed to stand out to be attractive. Any male friend I know talks about women with a larger hip and butt and larger nipples...it's in their genes to be attracted to women with such attributes as they choose women who have the hip and breast structure to have and nurse their babies with...women otherwise look like boys to them and they are not attracted to that or at least most aren't...lol.. With that said, your areolas are not large in the least, and even if they got larger they would still be perfect. And remember, they are also going to look a bit smaller in a few months when the pinker incision line around them lightens further. Remember, we are our own worst critics. You are perfect so stop thinking about any need for a revision.
ttyl.
Cor
March 16, 2012
Hi! Thank you, Cor. It helps to have an objective opinion. I do feel much better about everything now. I'll stop being so critical and learn to accept. Adolescent insecurities are so difficult to get rid of, sigh. Keep in touch! You've been such a help to me in this process. Thank you. :)
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April 23, 2012
Growing up I had tuberous breasts exactly like yours except I did not have as much projection or tissue. I have never ever ever been comfortable with my breasts and now that I am done having kids, I have 4, I am having a mommy makeover next month and I am having a lift and implants. So I can relate to your adolescent insecurities. I think that it is wonderful that you are comfortable with your breasts and did not feel like you needed an augment. Congrats on your successful surgery. You look fantastic!!
April 24, 2012
Luthien, could you share the details of your surgeon? He seemed to have done a fantastic job and I am cursed with the most hideous looking tuberous breasts which I would love to fix.