Im post op 2 weeks. My ps told me i can take off the bandages whenever i feel like. So i did last night. Im a little concerned. My areola incision is not around my nipples but its a line right under my nipple. It looks like i had a crease incision on my nipples. I believe its because the silicone implants are too big and im very petite so he didnt have a choice but are they gonna blend in the future? Also there is still blood on my scars. Do they look like they are in a normal healing process?
Answer: Scarring after breast augmentation.
There are multiple issues to mention in your case. Firstly, the "nipple" incision is made at the border of the areola or slightly inside the areola. In the photos provided, it does appear that the incision went a bit wide on the right rather than following the curve however these are not the best photographs. It is difficult to see your areolar size overall in relation to the breast. Some patients simply have areolas preoperatively that are too small for this type of incision. Scarring also takes time. At two weeks, you have very rudimentary scars. The sutures are still providing the majority of the strength to the closure. It will take another month before the scars have been sufficiently made and at least a year before they have finished maturing. Most peri-areolar scars do quite well. Your plastic surgeon may advise you on scar management techniques such as massage or the use of silicone sheeting. Keep your follow up appointments and stick to the postoperative routine. The worst case scenario would be a scar revision in the future to improve the appearance.
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Answer: Scarring after breast augmentation.
There are multiple issues to mention in your case. Firstly, the "nipple" incision is made at the border of the areola or slightly inside the areola. In the photos provided, it does appear that the incision went a bit wide on the right rather than following the curve however these are not the best photographs. It is difficult to see your areolar size overall in relation to the breast. Some patients simply have areolas preoperatively that are too small for this type of incision. Scarring also takes time. At two weeks, you have very rudimentary scars. The sutures are still providing the majority of the strength to the closure. It will take another month before the scars have been sufficiently made and at least a year before they have finished maturing. Most peri-areolar scars do quite well. Your plastic surgeon may advise you on scar management techniques such as massage or the use of silicone sheeting. Keep your follow up appointments and stick to the postoperative routine. The worst case scenario would be a scar revision in the future to improve the appearance.
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August 14, 2013
Answer: Irregulat incison along areola border
Your incision along the areola border does look like it did not follow the natural contour of the areola. Its appearance may improve with time.
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August 14, 2013
Answer: Irregulat incison along areola border
Your incision along the areola border does look like it did not follow the natural contour of the areola. Its appearance may improve with time.
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