Hi. I did a breast augmentation and areola reduction 2 weeks ago. Scars are healing quiet well but I can see few white color treads coming out from under the scar. I tried to pull it gently but it's not coming out. Should I leave it or better see a doctor? Thank you.
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A periareolar mastopexy with a permanent suture on the left side would improve your symmetry dramatically...keep in mind that your breasts may never be totally symmetric...we tell our patients that cannot create identical twins, but fraternal twins...see examples of your surgeon's work before...
A small incision that follows the bottom of the areola and takes a little crescent of skin out of the areola would be a way to tighten that skin a little. Beware of the circumareolar (all the way around the areola) incision to "reduce" the size of the overall areola as...
It is important to know that the areola scar will always be noticeable (some more than others). This may be because the scar heals with too much or too little pigment or because the scar is raised.
You should also be aware, that areola reduction surgery does carry other risks such as spre...