Is this hyperpigmentation or leftover areola from my anchor lift? (Photo)

Hi Jessica,

Thanks for your question and photos. It seems that your scar is fine, but there appears to be pigment or color from your previous areola remaining. It could easily be corrected in the office under local sedation with a small amount of skin removal. It sometimes can't be completely removed during the original surgery. If you remove too much the scar can become wide and look worse. Hope this helps!

 



All the best,



Carlos Mata MD, MBA, FACS



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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello,That is very clearly left over areola. This happens on occasion and is likely not an avoidable error. Later on as your skin relaxes, it may be possible to remove. Best of luck!

thanks for your photo and your terrific question. The color discoloration is indeed remaining areola skin that can occur along the vertical portion of the breast lift scar. This can occur often if the diameter of the areola is large. Often times a simple revision can be utilized by excising a small area, however, if it covers a significant area, a full excision of all the breast lift scars will be required to mobilize the skin edges.