Dent on bottom of areola. What's causing it? (Photo)

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I got breast implants 5 years ago. Incision was under the breast not around the areola. About a year ago a linear dent appeared on the bottom of my left areola and I really didn't pay too much attention to it. But now the dent is starting to appear on the other areola. When my nipple becomes hard the line goes away, the dent only appears when then nipple/areola is not hard/stimulated. What could be causing this?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. This could be related to an issue with scarring and your Plastic Surgeon will need to examine you and discuss options in person.All the best

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Based on your photos alone it appears you may have some scar tissue. It is difficult to say definitively. See your chosen surgeon for an evaluation. Regards,

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions and photographs. I would advocate seeing your surgeon for an in-person examination.  It would be important to rule out an implant-related issue such as malposition, rupture, or scar tethering.

Jennifer Boll, MD · Answer

Wendy1551,Your dent is most likely from underlying scar tissue pulling on your areola from the inside. However, I would recommend that you visit your surgeon and have a mammogram and ultrasound to evaluate it as there can be other causes that are more concerning.

Dent on bottom of areola. What's causing it? (Photo)

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