Ten weeks ago, I had a breast augmentation and lift. The stitches have been removed, and everything healed well. I've been using nipple pasties with summer dresses, but today when I removed a pastie, it also took off a bit of the edge of my areola. I could see the pink skin underneath, and it was barely bleeding. Should I be alarmed about this? Will the color of my areola restore?
If the skin you've peeled off is only a superficial layer, the color should return with time. To avoid such injuries, I recommend my patients to consult me before using items like nipple pasties, certain bras, or even going into hot tubs in the months following breast surgery. Please reach out to your surgeon to see if they would like to assess you. Most skilled plastic surgeons are as invested in their results as you are, and would want to know about any wound complications, even if they occur weeks or months after the surgery.
In the situation you have described, the color of the affected area will likely return over the course of several months. Superficial skin injury often results in the return of pigment over time. Your plastic surgeon is the best person to evaluate your specific situation, as they are familiar with the procedure performed and have seen you during the post-operative period. If you have any concerns, it is important to communicate them to your surgeon.
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