I had a reduction 12 days ago, from a H down to a D cup (1.1kg removed). I have been almost pain free and the results are fantastic. I am worried about some dimpling around my areola. I have 2 dimples which start about 9mm away from my stitch line. One of them looks like a little dent. The other looks like a dimple or a gather. I'm seeing my surgeon in 4 weeks but I would like some reassurance until them. Will go away on its own? or is it easily fixed? My other breast appears perfect.
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It sounds like you're experiencing some postoperative complications after your breast reduction surgery. I would suggest that you continue to follow-up closely with your plastic surgeon and try to stay as emotionally even keeled as possible. He/she knows your situation the best and I'm...
This is not uncommon following a breast reduction.Soemtimes there are areas of fat breakdown which can calcify so this may be what that is.Usually they can tell so iot is important to followup.
Thank you for the question.
I have taken care of several patients like yourself who have wished to be as “flat” as possible after breast reduction surgery. Sometimes the procedure needs to be done in 2 stages to avoid complications (related to blood flow and wound healing)...
