I had bilateral silicone implants placed submuscular with anchor mastopexy 2 years ago. My right arreola is higher and more lateral than the left. I have also noticed more prominent veins in the right breast... not sure what has caused this or the best remedy.
September 20, 2017
Answer: Asymmetrical areolas. What is the best approach to fix this? Potentially this can be a relatively easy fix. There is much more skin below the right areola as compared to the left side. The distance is elongated. Therefore, by excising an ellipse of skin along the crease which can encompass the previous mastopexy scar, the areola can be brought down, the shape improved and greater symmetry obtained. An examination would better determined if anything else needs to be done positively address your result.Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Asymmetrical areolas. What is the best approach to fix this? Potentially this can be a relatively easy fix. There is much more skin below the right areola as compared to the left side. The distance is elongated. Therefore, by excising an ellipse of skin along the crease which can encompass the previous mastopexy scar, the areola can be brought down, the shape improved and greater symmetry obtained. An examination would better determined if anything else needs to be done positively address your result.Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Asymmetrical areolas Thank you for your question. Yes, this can easily be fixed by excising some skin along the intramammary fold and lowering the nipple areola complex that is higher. Overall, however, it is normal to have some slight asymmetries between the two breasts. Sometimes this is something that patients wait to fix until they need their implants exchanged; other times they wish to do it sooner. Depending on the amount of tissue that needs to be excised, this can potentially be done under local - but your best bet is to be examined by an American Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to find out all of your options. Best of luck!
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Asymmetrical areolas Thank you for your question. Yes, this can easily be fixed by excising some skin along the intramammary fold and lowering the nipple areola complex that is higher. Overall, however, it is normal to have some slight asymmetries between the two breasts. Sometimes this is something that patients wait to fix until they need their implants exchanged; other times they wish to do it sooner. Depending on the amount of tissue that needs to be excised, this can potentially be done under local - but your best bet is to be examined by an American Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to find out all of your options. Best of luck!
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