Uneven nipple, will it correct itself & will pleating & redness go? (photos)

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I am post op 6.5weeks right and 5.5wks left due to hematoma & fluid drainage, I had 300 unders&lift, plus reduction on left as it was one cup sz bigger(now about half cup sz bigger) will the nipples even out? Also what is redness around nipple? but doesn't hurt or anything, the pleating has healed up good but i can see quite a big gap underneath right one? Will this go in time? Does the drop and shape look like final result? I don't want them dropping anymore? Sorry 2 pictures are sideways,

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

Dear Mia11As a general rule, with breast surgery, it takes at least 3 months for near final shape and position. It takes near 6 months for the scar to mature and scar redness and pigmentation to stabilize. A hematoma/revision will increase this time significantly. The pleating will likely go away however your nipple/areola asymmetry has to stabilize and then you will decide if it's symmetry is satisfactory, both in shape and location. For now, be patient, they look great. Follow your surgeons instructions and enjoy the results!!

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

At this stage, you are far away from your
final breast augmentation results.  The
pleating around your nipple, as well as the redness of your scars, will soften
and fade away over the next 6-12 months. 
Try to be patient.  You look like
you are going to get a very nice result from your procedure.  If you still have concerns, schedule an
appointment with the plastic surgeon that performed your breast augmentation,
for further evaluation.

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  The pleating around the nipple will resolve with time.  The redness is the scar as it heals, the color will begin to diminish around 3-4 months out from surgery.  The asymmetry will likely persist and you may need a small in-office revision to make them more symmetric.  This is not unusual after a lift and augmentation.

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

The pleating and redness will likely improve.  In my opinion, the irregularity in the shape of the areola (left) will likely stay about the same.  Only time will tell.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

David J. Goodkind, MD · Answer

you are certainly not at your final postop resultThings will mellow out over the next few monthsthe redness is indeed not abnormalOnly time will tell exactly how perfect they will beyou were a difficult surgery and it looks like euro well on your way to a very nice result

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