Does it look like my areola is detaching? (Photo)

Question

I'm only 1 day po and noticed as separation at the top of my areola incision. It's after hours for my ps office and I'll be calling tomorrow but wondering if this is something grave. I don't want to panic

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you very much for your
question and photograph. Congratulations on your breast augmentation procedure,
as well. What you are seeing is not areola detachment, but some skin
separation. This is completely normal and should not negatively affect your
breast augmentation results. If you have any further concerns, however, I
recommend speaking with your operation surgeon.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Why did you remove your own tapes? I have patients keep everything dry andi ntact until one week post op where we remove the tapes. It appears there is some skin separation. It will heal however you should follow up with your surgeon and re cover the area. Regards

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and photograph.  Your photograph indicates that you have a small separation of the skin edge which is normal and will heal just fine.  Best to follow-up with your plastic surgeon for evaluation.  Good luck.

G. Robert Meger, MD · Answer

Chemmomy:  A slight amount of separation following the procedure you received is quite normal and I don't see anything worrisome in your photo.  You should follow up with your PS but it looks fine to me.Best of luck to you in your healing!G. Robert Meger MD

Omar Lazos, MD · Answer

This is a common scenario, you can even put it back together with a steri strip... If it progresses see you surgeon... This usually heals by it self, with careful wound care... Best regards!

Does it look like my areola is detaching? (Photo)

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Answer: Looks Fine

Answer: Looks Fine

Answer: AREOLA WOUND SEPARATION

Answer: AREOLA WOUND SEPARATION

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Does it look like my areola is detaching? (Photo)

Answers (10)

Answer: Looks Fine

Answer: Looks Fine

Answer: AREOLA WOUND SEPARATION

Answer: AREOLA WOUND SEPARATION

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