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What's the Best Procedure for Areola Reduction?

asked 1 year ago by Alejandra5475
Latest answer by Phillip C. Haeck, MD
Question viewed 521 times
Tags: areola, best, options, reduction

I want a procedure that is fast recovery and wont lose sensation? also if i want to prevent from stretching what are the options? thank you

4 answers to What's the Best Procedure for Areola Reduction?

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Nipple Reduction Involves Scarring

The trade off in getting to a smaller areola is a ring like scar that goes all the way around the new smaller areola. It goes by several names but "DONUT" scar really says it all for most patients This scar at times can heal with hypopigmentation (white scar) or hyperpigmentation (dark scar) The smaller nipple will almost always retain sensation since the nerves are not cut. And since there is no interruption to the milk duct women can breast feed after this... more
Phillip C. Haeck, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Areola reduction?

Thank you for the question. Areola reduction involves circumferentially removing areola skin around a smaller areola design. This procedure can be done under local or general anesthesia. It is often done as part of a brest augmenation/lift, breast lift or breast reduction procedure. Patients should be aware that despite best efforts scarring will be visible and potentially abnormal ( possibly thick, raised and/or pigmented). Some... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Areolar reduction uses a circular excision technique

Reducing the size of one's areolas requires a ring or donut excision. By taking a rim of extra areolar tissue, the skin is brought inward in a circular manner. This will not change the feeling in one's nipple. But it will result in a fine line scar around the areola. Areolar reduction is actually very commonly done as it is one part of a complete breast reduction.
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Areola Reduction

Only real method id excision ad suturing. No guarantees ever with any surgery. Be sure you want this. Also a photo would help to further discuss, From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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