Painful areola 6 months after breast lift. Is this related or not? (Photo)

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Dear Awesome856362,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is 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

It is not uncommon to see the permanent sutured used underneath the skin to want to come through the skin, especially if your surgeon used a GoreTex suture. Go back to see your surgeon.

Yes, that area is likely either a small cyst or a suture granuloma. Either is very common in surgeries with large incisions, such as a breast lift, breast reduction, or abdominoplasty. I would see your treating physician or a board certified plastic surgeon. A steroid shot or possibly a small excision procedure could likely fix this problem.

The remaining portion of your incision looks excellent, but this bump is not normal. Most likely it’s a small cyst or the knot from a stitch, but it should be addressed and your plastic surgeon should be made aware of it so that they can treat it.