Hi, after a breast lift my nipple turned black on the outer part of it. Eventually the black scab came off leaving my nipple pink. I have some color coming back in different areas I was just wondering how long does it take for the nipple to get some color. It has been five weeks since my surgery.
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April 19, 2015
Answer: Nipple Color Lost After Mastopexy - When Will It Return To Normal?
Your affected areola appears too scarred to be of sufficient elasticity to be advanced into the size of a normal areola. Based on your photos I doubt that a scar excision with an attempt at areolar advancement will work. While you have already tried tattooing, repeated application of tattoo p...
Your breasts are large and appear to be sagging with wide areolae. You can consider a breast lift (mastopexy) to reduce the amount of sag and get desired areolae size. For best results contact an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.
Lisa Lynn Sowder, MD (retired) - Account Suspended says:
Based on your photos, there is no reason for you to have an anchor lift. A vertical mastopexy which leaves a lollipop scar will lift your nipple and also allow the surgeon to push the breast tissue up to give you a little more upper pole fullness. A well done vertical mastopexy makes...