Areolas Are Caving Under After Removing Breast Implants, Is This Permanent?

September 7, 2011
Asked By:Mel in the sun in Sanford, FL

I am 4 weeks post-explant after dealing with constant capsular contracture for 11 years. I am slowly healing but continue to deal with the areola pulling in and under where the incision was made (more significant on the left). Will this heal over time or is it a permanent situation?

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