I had a breast lift and augmentation 8 months ago and my breast still look torpedo ish and now I have puffy nipples which I never had.... why is this? Can it be corrected
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It appears that you lost some pigment of the areola, which could be temporary or permanent. Go back and chat with your surgeon to see if there is anything he or she suggests to help. Also, do not use any further nicotine. I do not operate on anyone using any form of nicotine and many surgeons...
Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) says:
You appear to have a good early result with good wound healing. Yes there are some assymetry issues as you point out, but I think you need to give it 3 months to settle. I would return to your surgeon at that time if you still have concerns.
Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is often used during breast lift surgery to constrict blood vessels in the surgical area. By constricting blood vessels, epinephrine helps reduce blood loss during the procedure. This can lead to a clearer surgical field for the surgeon and may contribute...
