Would I benefit more from scar camouflage tattooing or another areola reduction? (Photos)

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Got an areola reduction a year 1/2 ago and I'm okay with the size (wish they were a little bit smaller) but my main concern is how noticeable my scars are and the darker "missing pieces of areola" my surgeon didn't take off from my original areola reduction. I was going to get another areola reduction, but being scared for this situation to happen again, I was wondering if I should just get scar camouflage tattooing? I feel like my scars are pretty much the same color as my surrounding skin tone

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

You have many options. One is to improve your existing scars with fractional lasers and PDL followed by topical scar gel: I would suggest Sequel Scar Defense gel twice daily. Other options include surgical scar revision followed by laser and topical therapy. I would not consider scar camouflage tattoo as I think the results would be substandard.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sophc918,
based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from tattooing. Also, reduction surgery can be an option. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You can consider tattooing to help camouflage the color differences in the areola.  You can also consider further areola reduction/scar revision but should wait at least another six months.  This will allow the scars to more fully mature and soften.

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