Concave areola complex after breast reduction 11 days ago.

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11 days post op breast reduction with 850 gm per side removed. My left nipple and areola complex is concave/inverted. At my 5 day post op visit with MD he was not concerned. I , however, am concerned. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Sometimes the areola  can collapse of bit after a breast reduction. This really is not a problem to concern yourself with. This typically reverses/resolves itself overtime. Continue to follow up with your plastic surgeon.

Glenn Lyle, MD · Answer

This is not an uncommon occurrence. Often in the OR- they can be inverted or concave but invariable as gravity takes over the tethered tissues relax and settle and the nipple and areola "pop out". I usually see this at the first post op visit a week post op but it can take longer. In the absence of an obvious technical problem- I think the best advice is to give it time and it should correct itself. I see my patients more frequently if this type of thing happens to reassure and perhaps give advice about massage or other measures to hasten correction.

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

The look of the concave areolar complex in the early post operative period can be normal and usually resolves in a matter of a few weeks. While your concern is legitimate feeling, this almost always corrects itself. Keep in touch with your plastic surgeon and let him/her know how you feel.

Frederick G. Weniger, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

I have seen this many times and it has always resolved by itself, so I would not worry about it much.

Jason Mussman, MD · Answer

Breast reduction is a surgery where the immediate post-op appearance is not 'what you see is what you get'.  In my experience this happens occasionally and resolves in a few weeks.  I would be patient and tell your surgeon your concerns.  In the rare instance that it persists, your surgeon will be able to improve it with a minor procedure.

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