Periareolar incision gone wrong. What can I do to fix this? (Photo)

December 1, 2020
Asked By:hayleyv96 in Miami, FL

I noticed that my nipples were pointed down and I didn’t like how they looked from the side. I had a revision where he lowered them and also made an incision all the way around the areola thinking the scar would retract evenly lifting the nipple instead I’m left with scars around my entire areola and the scarring contracted causing my nipples to look distorted. What can I do to fix this I’m afraid to have another revision and make it even worse the more I research the more afraid I am.

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Answer: The Problem with the Periareolar Incision

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Answer: The Problem with the Periareolar Incision

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December 5, 2020

Answer: Scar tethering around areola

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December 5, 2020

Answer: Scar tethering around areola

Jonathan Heistein, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 3, 2020

Answer: Scar Contracture

Donald R. Revis Jr, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 3, 2020

Answer: Scar Contracture

Donald R. Revis Jr, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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