Nipple discolouration - raised scar tissue

[fffuuugyno]

Hi, had gland and lip over 2 months ago and overall very happy with the results. However as some of the scar dissolved, some came of my nipple leaving it a much brighter color than my areola. Will this darken in time and is there anything I can do to speed up the process, also anything I should avoid to ensure the color does return like sun exposure etc???



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any help would be greeatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Cannot view your photos -- sorry.

Dr Jacobs

[fffuuugyno]

not sure why they didnt work - working now, again any advice would be great.

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thanks

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Sometimes during the healing process, some of the pigment cells are lost.  This can result in irregular color of the nipple or areola.

Oftentimes, Mother Nature heals this -- but it is exceedingly gradual and will take many months.  Would generally just wait it out.  After 8 - 12 months, if it has not improved, you might consider a medical tattoo professional to help even out the color.

Dr Jacobs

[fffuuugyno]

With Summer coming up soon, will it be ok to get sun exposure on it or should I cover it up?

Thanks for your reply.

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

In general, exposure to the sun can encourage pigmentation.  Other times, it keeps a scar redder for a longer period of time.

I cannot prescribe for you unless I could actually examine you, sorry.

Dr Jacobs

[fffuuugyno]

No problem, thanks for the info.