Harm/disadvantage of Crater deformity

[moonyuen]

Other than appearance, any harm or disadvantage fr crater deformity? Sikce tge skin stuck to the muscle 

I means in terms of functionality & painful.

Thanks

[Dr. Cruise]

Crater deformity is more a matter of aesthetic appearance than function. Meaning, there is no harm/medical concern to be worried about. As for the appearance, in some instances, fat transfer to the area can be helpful in minimizing the visibility of the crater. 

[moonyuen]

Crater deformity is more a matter of aesthetic appearance than function. Meaning, there is no harm/medical concern to be worried about. As for the appearance, in some instances, fat transfer to the area can be helpful in minimizing the visibility of the crater.

Thanks, doctor.


Why some doctor said  can use liposuction to fix tis problem? 

[Dr. Cruise]

It would be necessary to see your photos to determine which option or options are best suited for your situation. 

Best, 

Dr. Cruise

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Crater deformities result from excess tissue removal.  Oftentimes the crater is directly under the areola but on occasion it can be located elsewhere on the chest.  Sometimes inexperienced surgeons will only perform gland excision without accompanying liposuction to blend in all areas -- and this can lead to a crater.

Craters themselves are not harmful -- they need not be treated.  But they tend to be cosmetically unacceptable.

I have had great success in treating post-op crater deformities with a fat flap procedure, which moves adjacent fat tissues into the crater to fill it.  I am not a fan of fat grafting because not all the injected fat survives and it may result in irregular contours, thereby necessitating additional fat grafting procedures.  The fat flap procedure is a "one and done" procedure.

Hope this helps.

Dr Jacobs