I'm 25, and have never been pregnant, but my areolas have always been puffy/too large for my liking. I'm not interested in breast lift or augmentation--is there a simple surgery to fix this? And is there any noticeable scarring if it's just a surgery to fix the areola? Or should I wait until after children to address this? Thanks!
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The puffiness of the areolas can be reduced with a donut mastopexy, also called circumareolar mastopexy or areolar reduction. The only scar would be around the circumference of the areola.A rim of skin is removed from the outer portion of the areola. A purse string stitch is placed to stretch...
Thank you for your question. At 15 years old you will need your parent's consent to undergo Areola Reduction surgery. I would advise waiting until you're 18 to consult with a certified plastic surgery regarding this procedure. Best of luck to you.
Any incision around the areola will leave a scar. However, areolar reductions are usually very satisfying to both patients and doctors. They can be done as a stand alone procedure, or a part of a breast lift. An in-person consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon would...