I had surgery 11 days ago everything went well and I was very pleased. A few days ago I noticed small rip in areola after shower. I was instructed to carefully remove the tape even if some of the skin underneath peeled off with it. A good amount of the areola skin did peel off with the tape but I was told this is fine because that skin would peel anyways and it looked superficial and good blood supply. I am worried I have lost a large amount of areola skin. Will this skin replicate or grow back?
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Hello. Glad to know that you have researched regarding this thing and are concerned. If your doc has suggested pure liposuction for the gynecomastia repair in your case then it should be the most safe procedure. the skin necrosis post liposuction is very rare in proper hands. If you have chosen...
Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Based on your photos, the nipple/areola may not have sufficient support underneath it (compared to the tissue around it; due to the tissue resection) and/or may be tethered to...
Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Based on your photos, there appears to be some injury to the nipples. The severity of the injury is unclear. (A physical exam is necessary to determine this.) You should follow...
