Can areola bits left out of areola (following reduction) be removed? (Photos)

Question

Hi. I have gotten a areola reduction done on July. I like the shape of them now, but there are areola bits left out of the areola, so there’s my areola, then there’s the white scar around it and then there’s areola bits that were “left out” during the reduction. Although they weren’t visible for some time right after the surgery. I went to my surgeon and he said he wouldn’t touch it, that it would be too tricky, not possible to remove them, and that it would happen again. Is he just avoiding it?

Adam Tattelbaum, MD · Answer

If this is hyperpigmentation of the scars then it may return after revision. If it is residual areolar tissue it is posssble that it could be excised. It may be necessary too tighten the vertical scar as well if you do this. That helps to narrow the sides around the areola. Timing is best after your skin has relaxed from the initial lift.

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