Benelli incision healing; thoughts? (Photo)

Question

I am 4 weeks post op and my tapes came off today. My LT nipple has a jagged edge and has raised skin coming up in some places around the incision. It's not the incision that's raised its the skin outside it. Like the areolar didn't cover the end of the cut skin. It's hard to explain and hard to see in the photo. My BF says maybe they can cut it off. Also there's a red bump that's painful to the touch outside the incision. Thoughts? Advise?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Unfortunately it isn't a very clear photo to show detail. It does appear that you are healing normally. Incision can be expected to look a bit irregular, red, raised for some time. As your inflammation resolves you should expect the irregularities to fade along with the colour. I recommend that you talk with your Plastic Surgeon about scar treatments you can add to your care.All the best

Joseph G. Bauer, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and for your pictures. Your incision appears to be healing nicely. The jagged raised skin you mentioned is fairly common and typically flattens over several months. Best of luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The photo is very blurry and hard to see what you are talking about. It is still healing and likely swollen, you need to give it more time.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well..

The breasts may lose their elasticity and firmness which can be caused by different factors such as pregnancy, massive weight loss, lactation and aging. To reaffirm the breasts and restore the natural look your surgeon can perform a mastopexy or breast lift. A breast lift restores a firmer, perkier, and more aesthetically pleasing shape to sagging breasts. This not only can improve a patient’s appearance by restoring her youthful, feminine proportions, but  also help bras and swimsuits fit more comfortably and attractively. By removing excess, stretched out skin, reshaping the breast tissue, and raising the nipple & areola into a more forward position, a cosmetic surgeon can create a more youthful breast contour. Stretched, large areolae can also be reduced during breast lift surgery, creating an overall better proportioned, natural looking breast, Actually the perkiness on a person or another, depends on patients skin and breast tissue… Breast augmentation surgery increases or restores breast size using silicone gel implants, saline implants or in some cases, fat transfer. One of the most popular and frequently performed aesthetic surgery procedures, breast augmentation has a long and successful track record in satisfying women who wish to enhance, regain or restore balance to their figures.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Thanks for the question and for the photo.  I know how the photos never show exactly whats going on.It appears that you are healing normally from a Binelli mastopexy.  The pleated look of the incision is normal and it flattens over several months.  There are no signs of infection.  You may consider silicone products to aid in the healing process.  Check with your Plastic Surgeon.Best of luck with your recovery.Dr. T

Benelli incision healing; thoughts? (Photo)

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