I am two months after breast augmentation with perioareal mastopexy. I think the scars are healing quite well (mostly on the top side) but i dont know why i have this one wrinkle or gathered skin around left areola. It is just this one spot and it doesn't seem to be typical pucker, more likely a spot which was sewed too intensively? I am trying to massage it so it smoothers a bit that doesnt seem to help. Thank you.
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May 20, 2017
Answer: 2 months post-op. Gathered skin around areola. What is it?
I hope the NitroBid helped. It appears from the photos that change noted within on day doesn't bode well for that 1/3 of the areola that has defined itself. Good news is that the rest is ok and can the problem area can be repaired in expert hands.
You are still early in the healing process after breast augmentation/lift. As the implants soften, settle and drop the breast shape will change. It can take 4-6 months before the implants look and feel like they belong to you. Be sure to keep any scheduled follow up appointments you have for h...