I had my implants removed 7 months ago. The nipple-areola scar never improved and it pulled in and under where the incision was made. I'm having revision surgery in 3 days and I'm very nervous because I don't know what to expect. What can be done to disguise the scar? I was doing some research and it seems that there are different kinds of scalpel blades and it's better to use a short thin scalpel blade or even laser? What would you recommend? Many thanks in advance!
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April 22, 2018
Answer: Areola Caving In after Explant of Breast Implants
Wait until a couple of weeks before your next surgery. That way, any temporary changes related to surgery will have more time to resolve. All the best.
Thank you for your question. If saline, and they have lasted that long, enjoy them. You don’t have to worry about toxicity but the longer you wait usually the more scar tissue you can develop. I would go to a center that does a lot of revision surgeries or secondary surgeries in breast to have t...
Good day! It is difficult to assess without an in person examination so we can only make an assumption. The lumps on your breast may possible be nodules or "granulomas" close to the breast, chest or abdominal wall. The body has a natural response by forming scar tissue around the gel droplets. ...
