Is it normal for the scabbing on my breast to fall off at almost 3 week post OP? (photos)

Thank you very much for your question.Loss of pigment of the areola is something that can happen, especially in darker skinned individuals.  It usually does resolve slowly with time (on the order of months).  Keeping the area moist with either antibiotic ointment or vasoline may help.  If the color does not fully return, a tattoo to darken the area may be an option for you.And yes, scabs will fall off when they are ready to do so, and 3 weeks is an ok time for that to happen.For now, continue to follow up closely with your surgeon, and follow their recommendations.  Best of luck!

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your wound healing difficulty.  Resolution of hypopigmentation issues takes several months, and I would recommend keeping the area clean and well-moisturized.  Should the pigmentation not return in full, tattooing of the remaining area can be performed.  Hope this helps. 

Thank you for the question and photos.  This is not uncommon for women to experience after surgery.  The color of your areolas should return to normal with time but there are instances that it wouldn't.  Contact you board-certified plastic surgeon regarding your options.  Best of luck. Dr. Michael Omidi.


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in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to assess
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The color of your areola was lost a bit in parts, and this may be secondary to some ischemia of the areola. Many times the color comes back over time, but areas of mismatch may require tattooing.

Thanks for your question. Yes, this can happen, particularly if your skin is darkly pigmented. It's part of the healing process and often comes back without problems. The melanocytes that make pigment are "stunned" a bit during the surgery and so they don't make the pigment temporarily. I usually recommend keeping the site moisturized. Best wishes.