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Missing piece of areola after breast augmentation?

addie400Nov 6, 2017
I had an aug & mastopexy on my left breast a few days ago. I noticed a large chunk of my areola is missing. I had a follow up with my surgeon & he said it’s just an air bubble from the tape. I’m not crazy and knew that wasn’t it, so I popped the air bubble and it’s even more obvious that there is a huge chunk missing. What can I do? What is going on?? It’s difficult to tell from the photos, but very clear in person. There are little chunks missing all over the place, but this is the biggest one.

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Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS

The bump is the dog ear which is common after vertical only lifts. This usually settles. Dull aches and pains are not uncommon and anti inflammatories , rest and a support bra often help. You really need to be seen in person to be reassured. 

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Adrian Richards, MBBS, MSc

It is quite common for nipples to invert after pregnancy and especially after breast feeding, this is because of contraction of the milk ducts (they shorten) Sometimes an uplift and implant can help as there will be more pressure from behind but it is not guaranteed. As it sounds like your in...

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Amy Simon, MD, FACS

It is way too early in your recovery to make a final judgement about the result, I would definitely give it a full year for everything to heal and settle.  Keep in close touch with your board certified plastic surgeon about your concerns. Hope this is helpful, best of luck!

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