What is going on with my periareolar stitches? (Photo)

Question

Almost three weeks post op. I noticed after the bandages came off that each nipple actually seemed to have two lines or scars. I asked my doctor and he said the top line wasn’t my incision it was a technique to make the scar lay flat. At this point the top “line” is becoming like a valley and worse than the incision line. Are the sutures still dissolving or will it stay like this forever?! Help!

Anthony J. Taglienti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are very early in the post-operative period. You scar will undergo a lot of changes of the next couple of months. I have no doubt that the scar will flatten and that if you continue to follow the advice and recommendations by your Plastic Surgeon that you will be pleased with your outcome. Best of luck.

David A. Sieber, MD, FACS · Answer

Based on the photo it looks like your doctor used something called mattress sutures to close you're incision. These sutures help to evert the skin to help it heal better and to create a better scar. This are should settle down and flatten over the next few months.Best,~Dr. Sieber

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