We are leaders in cosmetic surgery, facial aesthetics, and medically supervised weight loss, serving the entire San Francisco Bay area. Whether you live in the Bay Area or are coming in from out of town, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have on your path to your new self. Book your cosmetic surgery intro call or Med Spa consultation today and take the first step towards realizing the look you’ve always wanted for yourself.
Dent in Areola After Small Lift Will It Correct Its Self?
We perform many breast lifts with and without implant placement in our East Bay practice. Some irregularity around the areola in the first few weeks is not uncommon. Soft tissue swelling and healing incisons can contribute to a lumpy bumpy look. In the vast majority of cases, this goes away by 3-6 months. If you have persistent irregularity, typically, a quick in office procedure under local can correct small issues like this.
Clinical Context
Small areas of puckering or dimpling around the areola are common in the early weeks after a lift, especially near the incision lines where healing tissue is tightest. As swelling goes down and the skin settles, these areas usually smooth out over the following months. Healing can take longer in smokers or in skin that has had prior radiation. It's normal for one side to look different from the other during recovery, and this doesn't necessarily predict the final result.
