A scab near my areola came off and left a 3 inch gap the same shape as the scab. It's sealed now. Will the puckering smooth out? Can this be fixed?

My left breast never looked sealed and when the scab came off from under the areola, it left a huge gap and the doctor gave me antibiotics and ointment. It's sealed now but a small spot is weaker feeling and the skin around it looks puckered as it pulls together.

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Edward Domanskis M.D.

Published on Jan 15, 2018

Yes, it almost always smooths out with time, and then can always be revised as necessary.

Dr. Edward Jonas Domanskis is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

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Answered by Edward Domanskis M.D.

Yes, it almost always smooths out with time, and then can always be revised as necessary.

Dr. Edward Jonas Domanskis is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

Newport Beach, San Francisco,Miami, Italy, Anguilla
949.640-6324/1.888.234-5080(Ca)
FAX- 949.640-7347
Website: http://www.surgery-plastic.com
Assistant Clinical Professor of SurgeryWOS-Plastic,University of California (Irvine)
Orange County’s Physician of Excellence/America’s Top Physicians/Top Doctors
Plastic Surgery- 2005-2017
President,American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
www.ASBPS.org
Organoderm Skin care/ScaRxTape

Published on Jul 11, 2012


There are occasionally areas of delayed healing post op. These are sometimes areas of high tension or vascular watersheds (relatively decreased vascular supply). In most cases, these areas will go on to heal with local wound care only. As time passes, contour irregularities and pigment variations will settle. Occasionally, they may need surgical revision. However, scar maturation occurs over a period of 12 months (after which, major changes are not commonly noted). Thus, patience is paramount (at least initially).

As always, discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Answered by The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery (View Profile)

There are occasionally areas of delayed healing post op. These are sometimes areas of high tension or vascular watersheds (relatively decreased vascular supply). In most cases, these areas will go on to heal with local wound care only. As time passes, contour irregularities and pigment variations will settle. Occasionally, they may need surgical revision. However, scar maturation occurs over a period of 12 months (after which, major changes are not commonly noted). Thus, patience is paramount (at least initially).

As always, discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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