Hi, I’m 3 weeks post OP, had 355cc silicon in between the muscles, I had lift as well. The right nipple got extra sensitive after 10 days of the surgery even from cold weather. I removed the tape of the incisions recently as doctors instructions, I’m very concerned about the color and size of the areolas it’s a big difference and I’m not satisfied with the results, please advice! Thanks
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Answer: Some Asymmetry of Areola Size and Color 3 Weeks after Breast Lift and Augmentation
I am sorry to hear about your wound. This has overgranulated and although a nuisance will heal. You need to have regular dressings with your PS. I personally tend to use silver nitrate and silver nitrate impregnated dressings but best for your PS to advise.
Spitting stitches will spit. After 2 months these issue usually resolve. If you need stitches removed I would tend to recommend patients seeing their PS for advice rather than removing yourself.
It appears that you had some compromised blood flow in your nipples after breast lift with implants. However, the current pink color is a good sign that vascularity has improved. The yellow areas of fibrinous tissue should heal with continued wound care. I would recommend following up with ...