3 weeks post-op tethered nipple. Advice? (photo)

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My surgeon says- it’s a puckered areola. When the sutures dissolve the puckering will resolve. Thoughts? Also, asymmetrical breast. Prior to surgery I had fairly even breast- i had 800 grams removed from one and 850 from the other. Cause of current asymmetry? Thoughts? Obviously, following closely with my board certified surgeon, I would like other options.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Bye bye boobs87,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a breast reduction 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

Nicholas A. Flugstad, MD · Answer

THanks for posting. It's too early to make decisions on your results, since you are only a few weeks out. Swelling can persist and make things look different than what your final result will be. This is true with your puckered nipple as well. Continue to follow your post op instructions and follow up with your surgeon.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

because from your photos, there is almost no way 800+ grams of tissue would be removed and still leave you the results you have unless you had an augment done at the same time.  Your photos also show one of your breasts much larger than the other prior to surgery.  Nothing can replace an exam but your photos suggest what I've stated.  Being only 3 weeks out, you must allow yourself to heal before judging your outcome.  So focus on healing and hopefully the asymmetry you show now will improve with time.  Once healed, you can critique your results with your surgeon and find out what options you may have to help you get the outcome you desire.

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