Areola puffy/raised after breast reduction? 2 months post-op. (photos)

Question

I got a breast reduction about two months ago (April 10th). Around my areola, where the scars are, sticks out a lot. If I don't wear a bra or am wearing a thin one, you can clearly see where the areola meets the rest of the breast. Does anyone know how long it will take to flatten out or what I can do to help it look less raised?

Asaf Yalif, MD, FACS · Answer

Your scars are still "maturing." I would ask your plastic surgeon if they offer any scar treatments - ranging from silicone sheeting to prescription creams, etc. Whatever they recommend might be worth a try. Also just massaging the scars should help them to soften a bit.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

All looks good and this will flatten. you are still swollen and it will take some months before you can see the final result.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At two months out, you are still healing and you need to give it several more months to heal and for the swelling to subside.

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