5 months post Breast Lift, areola's are turning dark and shedding skin, what could be happening? (photos)

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I had a breast lift about 5 months ago. I don't think my PS did a great job on my breast lift, but I'm trying to remain positive. The last 2 days my areolas have turned dark & are scaly & are starting to shed what appears to be the dead skin. They did this once before, it scared me, but I didn't panic. Now, I'm starting to worry that maybe I have necrosis. My nipples have sensation, but I don't understand why my areolas are turning black and shedding. Can someone please give me some advice?

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Healing will go on for 2-3 months for the early
period. There may be some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences.
Sensation will be abnormal. Scars will be changing.If my patients have concerns that something is unusual
about their healing process, it is important for them to call the office and discuss
these concerns or come in to be examined. Now, since it has been more than three months since your procedure it would be a good idea to take your concerns to your surgeon to make sure that healing is going well or if something needs to be done for revision.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. I'm very sorry to hear that you're not happy with your surgery results, besides that they seems to look ok, I totally understand the areola issue, it is true that they have a red tone and pigmentation, will be better for you to get to your surgeon, I don't think it's necrosis, but oxygen treatments helps a lot during healing process and to prevent any necrosis too.

James E. Hardy, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question and photo. Your nipples appear to be healthy and at 5 months post op you are not at risk for necrosis. I suggest having a post op exam with your ps to explain the changes that you are having. Best of Luck - Dr Hardy...

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