Can an areola be fixed to look rounder after a breast lift? (photos)

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I explanted and the surgeon suggested a lollipop lift. My right breast from the start came out great but the left was more painful and the scars thicker. Now I have a real ugly shape left nipple as well. Is it possible to make the nipple rounder a year from surgery? I’m 10 weeks post up.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your picture and questions. I think that with an explant, the issue with the areola shape and appearance is not so much an issue with the scar not being rounded but with there being a loss of volume underneath the nipple which is creating a "caved-in" appearance. I would discuss the possibility of something to correct the volume deficiency such as fat grafting. If when you push on the skin around the nipple, it rounds out, then you have a volume problem, not a scar problem. Discuss the options with your surgeon.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. Thank you for your pictures. I will suggest waiting at least six months to examine your final results before looking into another surgical procedure. Good luck with your recovery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear dg4865,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but based on your photos it it most likely that you have some scar tissue under the areola which is pulling it. Also, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.
Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery. If this remains the same, you might need a revision surgery in order to correct it. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nick Slenkovich, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for providing photos!First, it is important to wait around 6 months to see your final results. There is a chance the shape can change a bit on its own. After that, there is the option to revise!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry and pictures, yes your areola can be revised, six months is long enough time.

Can an areola be fixed to look rounder after a breast lift? (photos)

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