Will hypopigmentation after periareolar incision improve over time? (Photo)

February 15, 2016
Asked By:goodnightmoon217 in San Jose, CA

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.

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February 24, 2016

Answer: Hypopigmentation

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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February 24, 2016

Answer: Hypopigmentation

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February 23, 2016

Answer: Hypopigmentation

William Andrade, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 23, 2016

Answer: Hypopigmentation

William Andrade, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
February 21, 2016

Answer: Too early to judge outcome

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 21, 2016

Answer: Too early to judge outcome

Gary Lawton, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 16, 2016

Answer: Areola pigmentation

Brian K. Reedy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2016

Answer: Areola pigmentation

Brian K. Reedy, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2016

Answer: Color change

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 16, 2016

Answer: Color change

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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