Multiple Scars and Breast Lifting

Introduction Scarring follows almost all types of procedures that involve cutting of a patient's tissues. Breast lifting is not an exception. The breast lift procedure requires incisions that will leave behind scars around your breasts. In many cases, the scars will gradually become less visible, but the bad news is that they will not completely disappear. There is no doubt, however, that the aesthetic benefits of a breast lift will exceed the small flaw of the scarring. The size and number of scars also depend on the experience and skills of your plastic surgeon. Although your surgeon may conceal some scars in the natural contour of your breasts, most of the scars will remain visible on the surface of your breasts. You may naturally prefer a breast lift technique that leaves behind minimal scarring. It is important, however, to let your plastic surgeon examine your health and breast condition and then recommend the best course of action for you. You should listen carefully to your plastic surgeon; he or she will recommend the most appropriate option. Surgical techniques and scarring No matter what techniques your plastic surgeon uses to lift your breasts, incisions are necessary. The extent of scarring after your breast lift depends on the techniques your plastic surgeon uses. The breast lift technique your plastic surgeon recommends, and consequently the location of your scars, will depend on: �   Your current breast structure and composition �   The goal you want to achieve with the breast lift �   Your expectations from the procedure �   The degree of breast height required �   The flexibility of your skin �   The volume of breast enhancement you are eager to receive vs. the number of scars you will accept Below, I discuss the most common techniques and the resulting scarring. Benelli breast lift

The technique that creates the least scarring is the Benelli breast lift, which creates a single scar around the areola, shaping the border of the areola. The good news is that this breast lift technique does not involve vertical scarring. However, there is a limitation with this technique: the clinching down of the large circle may generate a furrowed, wrinkled effect that can form unacceptable scarring. Moreover, the tightening created by this technique can flatten the breasts, which cannot be fixed even with an implant. Vertical breast lift After a vertical breast lift is performed, you will have a vertical scar on your breast in addition to a scar around the areola. The vertical scar becomes necessary when the patient wants robust and effective shaping of the breasts. The scar will be noticeable on the central underside of the breast. Your plastic surgeon may still use a Benelli purse-string seam, but sealing of the vertical slit will decrease the large outer circle's range, and thus the wrinkling effect. Anchor lift The anchor lift creates a scar around the areola, a vertical scar, and a horizontal scar below the breast. However, this technique is very effective and powerful in lifting the breasts. It is also very effective in reducing breast overhanging. The anchor lift, also called the inverted T, involves the removal of skin in order to raise the nipple to an ideal posture. Moreover, decreasing the areola size is not dependent on a purse-string collection seam. The skin is slimmed down in an aperture shape and then closed about the areola with a careful fitting. Therefore, it is one of the most reliable breast lift techniques. Most surgeons prefer this technique because of its effectiveness. Wonder Breast lift The Wonder Breast lift is a next-generation breast lift technique developed by Dr. Cortes. Other breast lift techniques have the disadvantage of the tissue bottoming out: with time, the breast tissue relaxes and drops. With the Wonder Breast lift, the soft tissue of the bottom part of the breast is used to create a beautiful upper pole fullness. Also, it produces an L-shaped scar rather than the inverted T scar. You will have a breast lift with an implant-like look without implants. The best scar If lifting your breasts with the least scarring is your aim, the Benelli can be a great option for you, because it creates a small, almost hidden, scar that gradually becomes less visible by fading into your nipple line. The length of your scar will depend on the amount of sagginess you have. Some patients prefer the vertical scar because the scar is not fully noticeable, thanks to its location on the underside of the breast. The inverted T or anchor lift is the favorite of many surgeons because it lifts the breast very effectively; however, the scars created as a result are less attractive. Scar complications The anchor lift or inverted T is the oldest breast lift technique and the most used technique right now. Other techniques discussed in this article are relatively modern and not broadly adopted. According to a study, the inverted T method has a 10 percent wound complication rate, which is higher than other modern breast lift techniques. From my personal experience, I can say that the wound complication rate of Benelli and vertical scars is no more than four to five percent. The anchor lift involves the removal of a large outline of the skin, so the scar will be big and look very bad. Even though the problem is not life-threatening, the scar's appearance can terrify some patients. Some plastic surgeons discourage the use of the anchor lift because they think that this technique makes the breasts flat instead of perking them up. The vertical scar method entails less scarring than the anchor lift; however, a vertical scar is still noticeable on the center underside of the breast. The good news is that your breast will get an enhanced shape with this technique, and the scar will gradually fade. Many plastic surgeons prefer to use this method for lifting and reduction of breasts of many sizes. If you are looking for a breast lift with implants, the Benelli can be a great option for you because the implant itself does most of the breast shaping job. Don't go for a vertical scar or an inverted T scar if you want to get breast implants with a breast lift. The Benelli technique is best in this case because it creates very little scarring. However, the bad news is that not all plastic surgeons use the Benelli scar method because it is only indicated for minor lifts and not large breast reductions. It is an ideal and effective method to carry out a small breast lift or reduction, or a breast implant with a breast lift. The Benelli scar is also effective in that it has a very low risk of wound complication when the breast lift is coupled with a breast implant. The reason is that when you insert an implant along with a breast lift, you actually stuff the skin casing, decreasing the need to remove skin. Your plastic surgeon will only remove a small amount of skin so that the areola can be moved to the ideal place. Moreover, this technique is relatively safe and creates less scarring. To help heal breast lift scars, many women use vitamin E. However, studies suggest that the use of vitamin E supplements does not improve the scars. Do not start self-medication or use over-the-counter drugs to treat your scars without consulting your surgeon. Moreover, the use of blood-thinning medications like aspirin can hamper your body's natural healing process besides preventing the formation of clots and triggering hemorrhaging. Many breast lift patients use silicone sheeting to flatten and help fade scars induced by the breast lift procedure. However, it has not yet been established whether the sheeting is really effective in making the scars less visible. Topical gels are yet another option, but do not use them without consultation with your surgeon. Conclusion If you are planning a breast lift, make sure to tell your plastic surgeon what you expect from the surgery and what goals you want to achieve with your lifted breasts. Your plastic surgeon will ask you a number of questions, evaluate your overall health, examine your breasts, and then tell you if you qualify for a breast lift. If you do, your surgeon will recommend a breast lift technique and tell you what type of scarring you should expect after the procedure. Make sure to ask your doctor where the scars will appear and what size they will be. If you are looking for breast implants along with the breast lift, chances are your surgeon will recommend the Benelli breast lift because it involves minimal scarring. If you are looking for more effective lifting of your breasts, your surgeon may recommend the vertical breast lift method, which will leave you with a vertical scar on the middle underside of your breast. The anchor lift method creates multiple scars that you may not like, but it is very powerful when it comes to lifting the breasts. HOURGLASS TV SCHEDULE Make sure that you connect with us on the hourglass TV: Monday: Bootyman 6:00 P.M. CST on YouTube Tuesday: Wonder Breasts 6:00 P.M. CST on YouTube Wednesday: Star Bodies 6:00 P.M. CST on YouTube Thursday: Hourglass operating room and Shoddy 6:00 P.M. 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ABOUT DR. CORTES Dr. Cortes is a board-certified plastic surgeon that is known worldwide as Dr. Hourglass. He specializes in multiple cosmetic procedures including Brazilian buttock augmentation, breast implants, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tucks, fat transfer, thigh lift, and arm lift, among others. His practice is located in the prestigious Galleria area in downtown Houston.

Dr. Cortes has developed multiple procedures to provide his patients with an hourglass shape, including the hourglass tummy tuck, the hourglass lipo, the hourglass mommy makeover, and the hourglass hip procedure. He specializes and is an expert in cosmetic revisions. Dr. Cortes also has developed breast techniques including the wonder breast lift and the wonder breast reduction. Due to his keen eye and attention to detail, Dr. Cortes routinely sees patients from all over the world who come to be evaluated for impressive results.

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