Periariolar incision after breast augmentation revision is inverting. - What can be causing this?

November 9, 2022
Asked By:lreye001 in Miami, Florida

I had my implants switched out from large ones to smaller ones. I had my surgery with my original dr who I’ve never had issues with. This time, the area under the incision seems inverted or pulling inward causing my breasts to have an odd shape. He told me he can fix it under local but I am concerned and have no understanding why this happened. Could sutures be too tight?

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Answer: Inverted semi circular areola incison

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Answer: Inverted nipples

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Answer: Areola

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November 14, 2022

Answer: Areola

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Answer: Incision inverting

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Answer: Incision inverting

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Answer: Incision inverting

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