Is areola reduction quick and inexpensive?

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A: Areola Reduction is often part of a Breast Lift Procedure

By Phillip Chang, MD - Leesburg Plastic Surgeon

Areola Reduction is often part of a breast lift (or Mastopexy) procedure. As a woman ages, and particularly after having children, the areola expands and stretches even as the breast begins to sag and droop. Most women with large areola also have sagging breasts which benefit from either a breast... more

A: Areola reduction can be done, but buyer beware

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Renal, Areolar reduction is a straight-forward procedure. However, I would caution you about placing your primary focus on "quick and inexpensive." If you are planning on becoming pregnant soon, then I would hold off since the engorgement of the breast during pregnancy would stretch the repair. ... more

A: Blocking suture technique for areola

By Robert M. Freund, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Areolar reduction is safe and easy with a blocking suture. this technique yields good results with minimal scarring. However it may be wasted after pregnancy. If you want more children, I would advise waiting!

A: Areola reduction: You have many things to consider

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

There are several factors which must be considered when deciding if an areolar reduction would be a satisfactory procedure and whether or not you would get the result that you are expecting. An areolar reduction is really a breast lift also know as a mastopexy. The assumption is that if you have large areola... more

A: Areolar reduction can be inexpensive

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Areolar reduction is a form of breast lift also known as mastopexy. The concept is to reduce areolar size and tighten the skin envelope of the breast, and to adjust the nipple height in relation to the fold of the breast. When we reduce the areolar skin alone we refer to this type of lift as a round block lift... more

A: Areola Reduction can be challenging

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Areola reduction can be more challenging than some of the posts indicate. The technique of removing some of the areola is very straightforward so in that sense, yes, easy. However, changing the areola significantly can change the shape of the breast and specific consideration should be made for issues like... more

A: Avoid plastic surgery if you are looking for cheap and inexpensive.

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Areolar reduction is a nice procedure for the right patient with the right type of breasts. Most breast reductions and breast lifts are performed along with an areolar reduction as part of the procedure. Areolar reduction, by itself, is requested on occasion, and does also produce a tightening and... more

A: Wait until you're done with pregnancy before having areola reduction

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Areola reduction is a relatively straightforward procedure that can be done under local anesthesia. I would probably wait until you are done having children before undergoing this procedure.

A: Areolar reduction is not so easy

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Areolar reduction can be easy...or very hard, depending on how large the areolae are, how small of a reduction the patient needs, what surgeries they have had in the past (these affect blood supply) and what the shape of the breast is. Performing a "simple areolar reduction" can flatten the breast,... more

A: You can only have 2 out of 3 things

By Darrick E. Antell, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

My wife has a saying on the wall of her desk: "You can only have 2 out of 3 of the following:" quick, cheap (inexpensive), or good In other words, if it is quick and inexpensive, it may not be very good as the operator may be rushed. I caution you as plastic surgery is one area in life where it pays... more

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Seattle - An areola reduction alone is rare
Southlake - Depends, but waiting makes more sense
Towson - Wait until child bearing is completed before areola reduction