Areola breakdown/can I get it tattooed to improve its rippled and bumpy appearance? (photos)
December 28, 2021
Asked By:Newperson1994 in Roxborough, County Galway, Ireland
I had a breast reduction in June 2021 along with a tummy tuck. I had delayed healing due to blood clotting and getting a pulmonary embolism so was put on blood thinners. Most of my nipple on my left breast broke down and is horrible looking. I am happy overall with the result of my breast reduction and don’t mind the other scars but I am wondering would tattooing help the appearance of my left nipple? It’s rippled, bumpy and just leaving me depressed
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Answer: Unfavorable areola scarring after delayed healing following breast reduction
Deciding whether to undergo a breast reduction is a personal choice and depends on various factors. Here are some common reasons why individuals consider breast reduction and potential benefits:1. Physical Relief: Large breasts can lead to physical discomfort such as back, neck, and shoulder...
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From your photos, I note breast size asymmetry. The nipple areolar complexes are at symmetric "altitudes".
Options include revisional reduction of the left breast to improve symmetry or bilateral breast reduction to achieve an overall smaller size.
Care must be...
Thanks for your question! Any time you make incisions in the same place, you run a higher risk for wound-healing issues or possible tissue death. However, lots of patients have revision surgery and multiple incisions without incident. Good luck!
