What happens with the areola and its permanent sutures with pregnancy?

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I guess there is a risk of rupture and spreading of the areola. Would the patient thereafter have to live with pieces of suture buried inside the breast? Or could permanent sutures be removed after 1-2 years? Would sufficient tissue have developed to hold the areola in place?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Vega637,
most breasts change during pregnancy but these changes can be minimal so there is no need for additional surgery. Also, permanent sutures can be removed if they are the cause of problems. 
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

With pregnancy, usually everything expands. The suture may or may not be able to maintain the same size. it can be removed if needed under local anesthesia. I advise against doing this since your breasts will change.

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