Periareolar (Donut) Breast LiftThe periareolar (“donut” or Benelli) technique is suitable for the treatment of mild to moderate ptosis (classified as grade I or II) and is the least invasive form of breast lift. Your surgeon performs the periareolar technique by removing excess tissue from the area that surrounds the areola. This is carried out through incisions made in a donut-shape (hence the technique’s nickname), but, in cases where extra lift is required, extra tissue may also be removed from the top of the areola. Your surgeon then lifts the nipple and areola before stitching the residual skin to the […]
When it comes to cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested procedures. For many women, the size, shape and “perkiness” of their breasts is directly tied to how feminine they feel. While breast augmentation surgery can be a highly rewarding experience, there are a few things that every woman considering this procedure should know.
What is a breast lift?
Also called a mastopexy, the goal of this surgery is raise and restore sagging breasts to a more youthful position. This may result in additional cleavage, however the size of the breasts will remain the same. The main drawback […]
What is Ptosis?
Ptosis is a medical condition that refers to the drooping of a woman’s nipple, areola, breast skin and/or elongation is due to tissue stretching, atrophy (degeneration), or a loss of elasticity. The change is classified as ptosis when the breast has become significantly elongated in comparison to the adolescent breast.
Ptosis sometimes occurs with early breast growth, during a woman’s developmental phase, but is more common over time. Advanced age and lifestyle factors (weight loss or pregnancy) contribute to the development of ptosis. It also occurs as the result of gravity, hormonal changes and after glandular regression (an element […]
Medical Surgery Complications
As with any surgery, undergoing mastopexy involves possible medical complications. Aside from the potential dangers common to any complicated surgery (like experiencing anaesthetic side effects or allergic reactions to the use of certain medications), other risks include the following:Loss of Sensitivity Of The BreastsMany patients experience a temporary loss in breast sensitivity after mastopexy. This is the result of nerve endings being cut during the operation. Cut nerve endings require time (often several months) to regenerate and for normal sensation to return. In some cases, the procedure can lead to a permanent loss of sensation in the breasts […]
One of the biggest concerns patients have regarding breast lift surgery is that breast tissue is removed, and depending on the amount of tissue removed, it can decrease bust size, leaving the patient with noticeably smaller breasts. That’s why it is common for patients to undergo augmentation mastopexy, combining a breast lift and augmentation with breast implants in a single or staged procedure.
Don’t want breast implants but still want to maintain the size of your breasts following your breast lift?
You don’t always need saline or silicone breast implants to enhance your breast size during your breast lift. Suitable patients can […]
Female fitness models and athletes require breast augmentation that is customized to their unique needs. A career that centers on maintaining a great looking body can’t be interrupted by a procedure that leaves behind bad results.A UNIQUE APPROACH TO BREAST AUGMENTATION FOR FITNESS MODELSThe most common problem faced by female athletes and fitness models is that constant body improvement may lead to sagging or diminished breasts. The pursuit of a flawless body involves muscle building and a strict diet that works to define the body, even as it causes the breasts to disappear. Since the female breast is primarily composed […]
Aging, weight fluctuations and pregnancy/childbirth can all contribute to breast ptosis (sagging). Women negatively affected by sagging breasts have an option to rejuvenate their body contour with breast lift surgery, technically known as mastopexy.
General Breast Lift Information
Breast Ptosis
Breast Lift vs Breast Augmentation
Augmentation Mastopexy in a Single Procedure (Single Stage)
Staged Augmentation Mastopexy
Breast Lift and Auto-Augmentation
Types of Breast Lift
Breast Lift FAQ
Breast Lift Risks and Complications
General Breast Information
Anatomy of the Breast
Breast Musculature
The Ideal Breast?
What Causes Breasts to Sag?
What is Breast Asymmetry?
Inverted Nipples
Nipple Reduction Surgery for Women
Nipple Augmentation, Nipple Reduction and Inverted Nipple Correction FAQs
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