Extra nipple on one breast after implant exchange - Will I need nipple revision surgery? (photo)

Yes, the residual areola will need a revision and you will need both breasts done. It may not be possible to remove all of it but improvement can be made.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your inquiry! A retained areola revision is the surgery you would benefit from. We would love to meet with you to discuss your concerns. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.

Dear Glorious963980,

it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, minor corrections can be done under local anesthesia. 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 Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Unfortunately, some people develop very thick and pigmented scars after surgery, including breast lift scars. In your case it is a hypertrophic, heavily pigmented scar that you see not a portion of a nipple. Your nipple seems to be intact since there is no scar around it? Laser treatment of the scar may be the way to correct it to a certain degree. Hope this helps.

Sometimes when you do a mastopexy and somebody has very a large areola it is hard to get all of the pigment out and therefore it ends up in your vertical scar. After the tissue soften you can go back secondarily and resect this to try to dress up and otherwise nice result.
Good luck,Dr. T