Healing process after breast augmentation. My areola looks half way cut. Will it stay like that? (Photo)

Question

I got a breast augmemtation 4 weeks ago. 315cc silicon implants with no complications 1) In my left breast, the crust from the right side of my left breast comes out and rebuilts it self again. I am worried that the wound is very deep and the skin is not reattaching itself 2) On my left side of my left breast, the crust came out today for the first time and it did not bleed, however, I feel like my areola looks half way cut, will it stay like that or will my areola skin qill grow back again? Thanks!

Matthew H. Steele, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and photos.  I am sorry to hear about your complication after surgery. From what I can see on your photos, you appear to have some slow healing on both sides.  It looks superficial, so it should eventually heal, but best to check with your surgeon about optimal wound care.  You should be seen frequently as an open wound can increase your risk of an infection and loss of the implant.  With good wound care, this should ultimately heal, but you may have a wide scar that needs revision in the future.  Good luck.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Peri-areolar incision - is common and with some surgeons- preferable. Your wound appears to be reacting to the absorbable sutures. Eventually the body will eliminate the sutures and the incision will heal. After a year or so, if the resulting scar is objectionable to you- you would then be a candidate for a scar revision. See you Board certified PS.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

The incision extends quite a bit around the Areola.  Nonetheless it is healing well albeit with Some scabby healing.  I would recommend discussing with your surgeon and possibly undergoing a scar revision in the office

David Bogue, MD · Answer

From your photos it is apparent that the incisions are not healing very well. Crusting which builds up, falls off, builds up again typically requires attention. I would recommend following up with your plastic surgeon. Overtime these wounds usually heal, but the resultant scar can be a problem for patients.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Thanks for the questions. But best to seek in person second opinions from the over 80 boarded PSs in South Florida. At 4 weeks does seem that you could have an issue. Please call my office or any other boarded PS in South Florida to be seen...

Healing process after breast augmentation. My areola looks half way cut. Will it stay like that? (Photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Poor wound healing after breast augmentation.

Answer: Poor wound healing after breast augmentation.

Answer: Healing process after breast augmentation. My areola looks half way cut. Will it stay like that?

Answer: Healing process after breast augmentation. My areola looks half way cut. Will it stay like that?

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Healing process after breast augmentation. My areola looks half way cut. Will it stay like that? (Photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Poor wound healing after breast augmentation.

Answer: Poor wound healing after breast augmentation.

Answer: Healing process after breast augmentation. My areola looks half way cut. Will it stay like that?

Answer: Healing process after breast augmentation. My areola looks half way cut. Will it stay like that?

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.