I have permanent sutures inside my breast used to reduce my areolas. Is it possible to remove them?

September 23, 2019
Asked By:tubii in Indiana, IN

I had tuberous breasts which were corrected 8 years ago. I recently found out that I have permanent sutures inside my breasts used to reduce my areolas (I guess Benelli). I feel pain in my nipples sometimes (Restricted blood circulation?). Before surgery, I never had such symptoms. Post 8 years, is it still possible to remove them?

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September 27, 2019

Answer: Permanent circumareolar sutures

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 27, 2019

Answer: Permanent circumareolar sutures

Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 1, 2019

Answer: I have permanent sutures inside my breast used to reduce my areolas. Is it possible to remove them?

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 1, 2019

Answer: I have permanent sutures inside my breast used to reduce my areolas. Is it possible to remove them?

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2019

Answer: Permanent sutures

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2019

Answer: Permanent sutures

Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 24, 2019

Answer: Suture removal

Roger Tsai, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2019

Answer: Suture removal

Roger Tsai, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2019

Answer: Benelli lift

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2019

Answer: Benelli lift

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