Will my areola color come back? (Photo)

Hello, thank you for the photo and question. This far along I don't see the color returning to those areas. If this bothers, you a consultation with a skilled tattoo artist may be able to help you with fading in those areas and matching the pigmented areas to look even.

This is a type of scaring as well so it is unlikely that it will return to normal. I would recommend tattooing to restore the colour.

Dear Warmhearted789070,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your query. There are depigmented patches in your areola and the areola has expanded as well. The best approach at this stage will be to have a revision with reduction of the areola and the depigmented areas can be removed at the same time as well. Please discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon , who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Hello !

It is not uncommon for the color of the areolas or nipples to change after a breast reduction surgery, particularly if the procedure involved significant reduction or reshaping of the breasts. The white spots you are describing may be a result of the stretching or pressure placed on the skin during the surgery, which can impact the blood supply to the area and cause changes in pigmentation.

It is possible that the color of your areolas and nipples may return to normal over time, as the skin heals and the blood supply is restored. However, the extent and timeline of this process can vary from person to person, and it may take several months or even up to a year for the skin to fully heal and any changes in pigmentation to resolve.

In some cases, the changes in color may be permanent. If you are concerned about the appearance of your areolas or nipples, it is important to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. They may be able to recommend treatments or procedures to help improve the appearance of the area, such as micropigmentation or scar revision surgery.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

It is unlikely that the pigmentation will return in your areola. You can consider medical tattooing where the artist can match your pigmentation and fill in the color. See your surgeon for more information.

No, the color will not return, but you can have cosmetic, not artistic, tattooing to put the color in to match your normal color.

Sometimes with tension or compromised circulation, women experience loss of pigment in the areola. It will not likely improve after 18 months. Some medical tattooing can fill it in easily.

Hello, the color of the areolas where white is seen has already lost the pigmentation and the suggestion is to apply a micro-tattoo of the area to improve the result. I hope the suggestion helps