Hello, I am having some slight hypopigmentation on my areola after breast augmentation. I am wondering if there is any possibility this will improve over time, and if so, is there anything I can do to help it improve? Or will it stay like this and will I eventually need tattooing to restore color? I am 3 weeks post op with 310L/295R smooth round gels.
February 16, 2016
Answer: Areola pigmentation Thank you for your question.It is to early to tell. Give your scars about 6 months to heal & lighten. If still unhappy at that time, contact your surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Areola pigmentation Thank you for your question.It is to early to tell. Give your scars about 6 months to heal & lighten. If still unhappy at that time, contact your surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Hypopigmentation in the periareolar location at 3 weeks post-op can still improve One of the best things about the periareolar incision is the fact that the scars are typically inconspicuous in the long run, and if there is some residual pigment abnormality, it can usually be blended very easily with micropigmentation, or medical tatttooing. At 3 weeks after surgery you are very early in the healing process, and you might see either hypo- or hyperpigmentation at this stage. The pigment cells in the skin can respond to trauma and inflammation variably, and until those things resolve, we might see changes in tone and color of the skin. Full scar maturation typically takes a year, and I would allow that much time to see how pigment settles in your scars. If it hasn't improved spontaneously by that time, it is safe to assume it probably won't, and tattooing would be indicated if more even pigmentation is desired. The good news is that tattooing generally is very successful, provided that you are treated by someone with lots of experience in doing this. But again, I wouldn't worry about this too much at this point. Stay in close contact with your surgeon and discuss your concerns openly with him or her, and when the time comes, he or she will be able to give you appropriate recommendations for managing your scars at that point. Good luck.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Hypopigmentation in the periareolar location at 3 weeks post-op can still improve One of the best things about the periareolar incision is the fact that the scars are typically inconspicuous in the long run, and if there is some residual pigment abnormality, it can usually be blended very easily with micropigmentation, or medical tatttooing. At 3 weeks after surgery you are very early in the healing process, and you might see either hypo- or hyperpigmentation at this stage. The pigment cells in the skin can respond to trauma and inflammation variably, and until those things resolve, we might see changes in tone and color of the skin. Full scar maturation typically takes a year, and I would allow that much time to see how pigment settles in your scars. If it hasn't improved spontaneously by that time, it is safe to assume it probably won't, and tattooing would be indicated if more even pigmentation is desired. The good news is that tattooing generally is very successful, provided that you are treated by someone with lots of experience in doing this. But again, I wouldn't worry about this too much at this point. Stay in close contact with your surgeon and discuss your concerns openly with him or her, and when the time comes, he or she will be able to give you appropriate recommendations for managing your scars at that point. Good luck.
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