Having areola reduction the third time. Are there any health risks? Will the scars look worse?

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Areola reduction the third time I had the first areola reduction about a year ago (without permanent sutures so they stretched out) . Then after six months my surgeon did the surgery again with Gora-tex sutures. Now, after 4 months (from the second surgery) one of the areolae is stretched out again. My surgeon is advising me to do the surgery again to one of the breasts to reduce the one that has stretched out. Will the scars look even worse? Are there other health risks? How is it possible ?

Rafael Arenas, MD · Answer

The results of this type of surgery much depends on each patients skin quality, firmness, how it respond to the sutures among others. Im sure your surgeon is looking the best for you and I reccommned to speak with him/her about getting the procedure done one more time and the chances of stretching again or getting thicker since he/she already knows your case.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon who is most familiar with your surgical history and plan.  There is a risk that the areola will stretch again.  There also can be changes in sensation.  There are standard risks with every surgery as well such as infection and tissue loss.

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