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Permanent Gore-Tex Suture after poor reaction to dissolvable sutures for areola reduction (photo)

505guyJan 2, 2025
In 2013, I had surgery to reduce the size of my areolas after previously having breast reduction. However, my body seemed to have some reaction to the dissolvable sutures, leading to my areolas having more scarring and stretching out. I’m considering a third surgery with a permanent Gore-Tex suture to hopefully keep my areolas smaller and uniform. What are the chances my body will reject the permanent suture if it didn’t react well to the dissolvable ones?

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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Dear blahblahsign, lightening cream probably won't do much and you probably need areola reduction. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel...

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Connie Hiers, MD, FACS

The areolae are the stretchy part of your chest skin. If you have a revision, permanent sutures will still be needed and you will have to avoid all lifting with your chest for 2 months.

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You will need the to have the lift done or the sagging part of your breasts will just pull the areolae out of shape.

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