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What Are the Limitations of Areola Reduction Surgery.

asked 1 year ago by anonymous5454
Latest answer by Ivan Thomas, MD
Question viewed 3,490 times
Tags: areola, reduction

Hi. I am very unhappy with the appearance of my breasts. I am 32 years old and had my last child 10 years ago. Breastfeeding caused my areola to stretch out, and they are no longer round or symmetrical. I have been considering a breast lift, but wondered if reducing the areola alone would be enough. As I understand it the recovery and possible complications of this are less than a full lift. Any advice and information is so appreciated!

5 answers to What Are the Limitations of Areola Reduction Surgery.

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Do the full procedure

Ur problem is brast ptosis and u can say large areolae, my advice is mastopexy to get tje best shape ,a periareolar approch    (doing only the areola area) will give u a flat appearance and will not give you the right shape
Nawarah Alarfaj, MD

Saudi Arabia Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lift Surgery VS. Around the Areola Lift VS. Areola Reduction Surgery

Dr Aldea is right on point. You requested less surgery for big improvement. The much appreciated posted photo allows us to see the asymmetry and volume differences. Depending on exactly what you desire will determine the surgical course of action. In my opinion an areolar lift only will accomplish very little. Seel opinions in person. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lift Surgery VS. Around the Areola Lift VS. Areola Reduction Surgery

Regarding: " What Are the Limitations of Areola Reduction Surgery. Hi. I am very unhappy with the appearance of my breasts. I am 32 years old and had my last child 10 years ago. Breastfeeding caused my areola to stretch out, and they are no longer round or symmetrical. I have been considering a breast lift, but wondered if reducing the areola alone would be enough. As I understand it the recovery and possible complications of this are less than a full lift. Any advice and... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Pick the Effective Procedure

Areola reduction is not a very good operation. It may further flatten your breasts and leave you with poor scars. By observing your single frontal photograph it seems that you will benefit more with a breast lift which will also reduce the size of your areolas. see video
Ivan Thomas, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Areola reduction vs true breast lift

All you will get out of areola reduction is smaller areolas.  No improvement in shape, tone or size.  Areola reduction without augmentation with implants is very rare.  A true lift will give you a much better shape.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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