Is this areola skin in my vertical incision? Is this fixable? (Photo)

Yes, you have some residual areolar skin in your vertical scar. This can be revised once the skin and breast have relaxed. Please discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Thank you for your question.
This is not your areola skin, rather a tethered scar. A scar can take up to a full year to mature where it will become thinner and lighter. I recommend using a silicone based scar treatment such as Biocorneum. If the appearance of the scar does not improve, I recommend speaking with your plastic surgeon to discuss other forms of scar treatment. This can include steroid injections, laser, or even a revision.

Hi v.lynne,
For patients with widely spread areola, it is sometime impossible to remove the entire areola and still get the vertical incision to close without too much tension. In that scenario, a portion of the areola is retained, and closed into the vertical incision.
Over time your skin will stretch, and it may be possible to re-make the incision around the lower half of the areola and the vertical incision, and cut out the retained areola tissue.
Hope this helps.
Best,Christopher Pannucci MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon Plastic Surgeon NorthwestSpokane, Washington