Areola Reduction

asked 1 year ago by 8912 in USA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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I cannot find much info on an areola reduction. I am a 38DDD is an areola reduction an option at all? I imagine it is not and I am sure I need a full lift. I have a consultation for a TT and I am going to ask about my breasts as well. In a perfect world I would be a candidate for an areola reduction with implants. I do not care so much about upper pole fullness but more about nipple placement. I also would like them to be slightly larger. I am 5'10 btw.

10 answers to Areola Reduction

Breast Lift, Areola Reduction

Greetings: You have true breast ptosis and loss of breast volume. You are not alone. This is typical for a women after having children and loosing weight. There is a solution. Typically, I would suggest that the patient receive a breast implant and then I would tighten up the skin (lift the breast) and reduce the size of the areola and make it more round in shape. A breast lift alone is another option to consider.

Jay H. Ross, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Areola reduction?

Yes, you are a candidate for areola reduction. Fortunately, this is a procedure that can often be done under local or general anesthesia. Unfortunately, it will not give you enough of a “breast lift”, if that is your primary goal. It is important to discuss your goals carefully so that the appropriate operation can be designed and executed. It would be wise for you to consider the scar that will result, around the areola. The appearance of the scar may range... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Areola reduction- your options

You are an excellent case for areola reduction. An areola reduction would make your areolas smaller, rounder, and more symmetric. Areola reduction is rarely performed alone, as most patients with very large areolas also have large or ptotic (drooping) breasts. At minimum, you would benefit from areola reduction in combination with a mastopexy (breast lift). You seem to have a decent amount of breast volume, but most of it is hanging low. Repositioning some of... more

B. Aviva Preminger, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Areolar reduction

I think you are a great candidate for a vertical breast lift with areolar reduction. This procedure would improve your upper pole fullness and would make your breasts look a little bigger. The lift and the reduction in areolar diameter give the illusion and a slightly larger breast - all without the expense, risk and upkeep of an implant.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Areolar reduction as part of breast lift

Your photos do show that the nipple is below the breast fold and you would be a good candidate for a breast lift. Most breast lift procedure will reduce and balance the size of the areola as part of the procedure. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Benefit from a breast lift and areola reduction

You would clearly benefit from a breast lift with/without implants. If you are indeed a DDD then with the lifting and reconfiguration of your breasts you probably will not need implants. As part of the lift, the areolas are elevated and (usually) reduced in size. This should give you a very nice result particularly in conjunction with a tummy tuck.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Areola reduction

If you are considering a tummy tuck, then think about a breast lift (this will make your areolas smaller and more balanced). With the breast lift and new look for your abdomen, you may not need breast implants.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Areola Reduction

Thanks for the photos. You need based on the breast photos a full lift with small implant. The areolae can be reduced during this operation. From MIAMI DR. Darryl J. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Areolar Reduction is pART of most breast Lifts and Breast Reduction procedures

Regarding: "Areola Reduction I cannot find much info on an areola reduction. I am a 38DDD is an areola reduction an option at all? I imagine it is not and I am sure I need a full lift. I have a consultation for a TT and I am going to ask about my breasts as well. In a perfect world I would be a candidate for an areola reduction with implants. I do not care so much about upper pole fullness but more about nipple placement. I also would like them to be slightly larger. I am 5'10... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Areola reduction alone is rare

It is possible to do areola reduction by itself but it won't do much for you. If you wanted implants you really need a full lift as the periareolar lift will leave you flat and baggy looking so the shape won't be pretty even though there are less scars. If you don't want to be larger and don't care about upper pole fullness, you could do a full lift alone with no implants.