What are my options for removing left over areola 1 year after breast lift? (photos)

You have significant areolar skin left over after your breast lift and this can be removed with serial excision to help improve the scar appearance. You also seem to heal well; in most cases, we recommend pulsed dye laser on the scars plus Sequel Scar Defense gel to help reduce hypertrophy.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Dear amycrabtree11,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you would need surgery and it can probably be done under local anesthesia. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

This occasionally happens and is quite simple to fix. Just redo the vertical part. Very simple. Hard to believe your original surgeon doesn’t want to fix it

Scar revision can be performed to improve the appearance of the areas that concern you. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

It may not have been possible to remove that munchkin safely during the first procedure. It is, however safe to remove more skin as a secondary procedure once you’re healed up.
This is pretty straightforward and can probably be done in an office setting using local anesthesia.
If your surgeon isn’t willing to work with you, and I suggest having a few in person, second opinion, consultations with other providers in your community.
The lack of enthusiasm for your doctor to help you is disappointing to hear.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD