Is it possible to have an areola skin graft after necrosis following vertical breast lift? (Photo)
September 1, 2024
Asked By:Jubilant583661 in New York, New York, Сполучені Штати Америки
Hello 2 years ago I had a vertical breast lift, there was necrosis and one of the areolas is completely covered with scars and the diameter of the areola is only 2.3 cm Is it possible to transplant skin from another area and make a new areola without such severe scars?
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September 3, 2024
Answer: How to enlarge areola after partial necrosis?
Montgomery glands are intricate part of areola anatomy. Their excision would create scars that are at least twice as big and usually unacceptable. Think twice before doing it.
Dear Tasha783,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you might be a candidate for fat transfer. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more...
Steroid injections would be tried first. If good results, then laser treatments can be done. If minimal or no results, the keloid could be excised and followed with 3-5 radiation treatments. It would be best to be finished with breast feeding before excision or radiation treatments. You still...
