Will left over areola skin after breast lift eventually go away? (photo)

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Seems there’s still Areola skin left in the spot of my original areola nipple when I got a lift / reduction! Is this normal ? Does it go away?

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Some patients have either a very large areola or areola that are in such a position that it is not possible to draw the markings for a breast lift/reduction without the markings going through the darker skin of the areola.  You appear to have a very small strip of areola skin on either side of your vertical incision line.  Once your tissues have had a chance to fully heal and relax, a small revision under local anesthesia should solve this concern.  Best wishes.

Daniel Careaga, MD · Answer

Sometimes, especially if the areola is very wide, some residual pigment can be left on one or both side sides of the vertical incision. At the time of surgery if the surgeon feels that removing it would lead to too much tension on the incision he or she may opt to leave to avoid a complication. Unfortunately retained areolar pigmentation will not go away on its own normal treatments. Once your surgery has completely healed I would recommend waiting about six months. You would likely need a scar revision to remove it.

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry!  This is called Retained Areola and will not go away on its own.  A minor procedure / revision is required.  Schedule a consult with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Easygoing624974,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Michael S. Kluska, DO · Answer

Unfortunately excess Areolar skin in the vertical portion of a mastopexy will not resolve without re-excision. This is a simple procedure that can be done under aesthetic in about 15 minutes in the office.

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