Puffy areola 8 weeks post breast lift w/augmentation. Is this normal? (photos)

August 21, 2017
Asked By:Revelationz in Chattanooga, TN

I had a breast lift w/ under muscle implants 8 weeks ago via a highly recommended but out of state DR. At first I wasn't concerned with the shape of my areolas because both sides were swollen but since then my right side has taken on a very puffy, almost mushroom top appearance. I'm not due to see the DR for follow up for 1 more month & I'm worried. Is this a normal part of the healing process? No pain or inflammation but still no feeling in either nipple. Thanks in advance for your reply.

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August 22, 2017

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