Chances of re-stretching after areola reduction and implant reduction?

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I'm planning to have 450CC implant downsized to 350CC Surgeon will do peri- areola reduction, reduce pocket size and change implants to ergonomix as I think I have round atm and have unnatural shape from side I've seen on here some people get really bad re-stretch on areola and really bad scarring and uneven areola The doctor said this won't be likely for me as I'm downsizing and pocket will be reduced Would you agree it's unlikely for me?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear annalondon2234,
there is smaller chance of scar stretching if you are downsizing implants. Scar prevention begins in the OR during the surgery when I meticulously close wounds in multiple layers in order to reduce tension and reduce scars width. I tape my incisions during the early postoperative period to reduce micromotions of the tissues so the incision can heal earlier. I also use compression garments and later Biocorneum gel.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

1. 100% chance of areolar re-expansion
2. Motiva Ergonomix implants are round. Regardless, the shape of an implant has no effect on breast shape.
3. The result of periareolar reduction and lifting will not lift the areola, will not lift the breast, and will flatten the overall breast mound. 
4. Scarring is frequently a problem, with wide scars that are pleated.
So what to do? Do it right. Remove and replace your implants via an inframammary incision and perform a full mastopexy. If you go to an expert, you will not regret it, unlike your current plan.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, going smaller, you will have much less chance of your areolae stretching since there is nothing to stretch them. Plus, with smaller implants, you will have less sag potential.

Oliver Harley, FRCSEd(Plast) · Answer

periareolar and indeed anchor scars do have a tendancy to stretch when there is added volume in the form of a new or larger implant.  to a large extent this is down to individual patient biology.  if you are downsizing or removing implant altogether I agree that scar stretch is much less likely.  Some surgeons will use a permanent purse-string stitch and this is the best defence against areolar stretch BUT it has potential problems of its own which are being able to feel the stitch / knot or the stitch becoming infected.

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