Is my areola color spreading? Is my areola growing back the wrong way? (photos)

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I had a br 3 weeks ago. At the po appt. My areola came off when tape was removed. It now seems as though the color is coming back, but also outside of my areola. Why is the color spreading and is this permanent? The dark specks were not there before. This is the color of my areola but its spreading. I am now on antibiotics as well. Please help, and give me your honest expert advice.

Ruth Celestin, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and photo.It appears that you have some areolar necrosis, which has caused the incision to come apart partially at the top.  You also have hyperpigmentation along the incision line, whcih is the cause for the dark color.  It doesn't appear that your areola is spreading.  A revision of the scar may be warranted down the road once you're done healing.  But for now it is important that you perform proper wound care to ensure the best possible outcome.  Be sure to follow your plastic surgeon's recommendations closely. Best of luck to you!

Ramiro Morales, Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and picture.  It looks like you have some hyperpigmentation of the incision area but this is not that the areolar color is spreading.  Just follow you PS instructions on wound care and frequent follow up appointments with your PS for the best healing.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your picture. It appears that you have a couple of things going on, one is that you have small wounds of your areola. The second thing is that you have some hyperpigmentation at the edges of your areola. This may be due to the irritation of the wound. I would recommend consistent follow-up with your plastic surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It looks like you had some loss of the areola. Best to follow the wound care as per your surgeon. Good luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Appears as you ave areolar necrosis. But over the internet can not tell. Best to seek in person second opinions.

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