3 weeks post op. I am very worried about the wrinkles around the areola. Is it normal? What can I expect? (photos)

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Scars with donut benelli mastopexy 3 weeks ago. I was operated 3 weeks ago. I am very worried about the wrinkles around the areola. Is it normal? What can I expect?.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You are still very early in the healing stage this is normal just be patient and let everything heal and continue to follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns.Best wishes.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Sandra34349,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast lift surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for your question and provided information.
You are still early on healing process. Right now you might have one breast bigger than the other, feel swollen, have pleats around the areola and also have bruises, this can happen for the first 3 to 4 months. What you are experiencing is normal.
Please, be patient, but if the situation doesn't improve over time, I suggest you to follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

These pleats typically resolve completely or "essentially completely" over time. Most patients will find they are pretty much done by 2-3 months though some with thicker skin and deeper pleats may take much longer.

Tracy Kayan, MD · Answer

The bunching and wrinkling you see is normal after a "donut" mastopexy, and can be expected to resolve over time, likely in the next 1-3 months. It is due to the outer rim of skin being more redundant than the inner rim of skin to which it was sutured.

3 weeks post op. I am very worried about the wrinkles around the areola. Is it normal? What can I expect? (photos)

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3 weeks post op. I am very worried about the wrinkles around the areola. Is it normal? What can I expect? (photos)

Answers (7)

Answer: Pleating

Answer: Pleating

Answer: Bunching or wrinkling of the skin after donut mastopexy

Answer: Bunching or wrinkling of the skin after donut mastopexy

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