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just want to no how its done, how much it costs and whats the recovery like.I would only like it done to one of my areolas.also where do i find someone to do this is either san francisco or milwaukee area.thanks!
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unhappygal
in milwaukee/san francisco
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Areola Reduction
A youthful, aesthetically ideal breast has an areolar diameter of about 38-42mm (about one and a half inches). Some breasts have large areolas from the time that they develop during puberty, and some enlarge later in life with pregnancy and lactation. A large areola tends to make a breast look 'matronly' even if it is not droopy. Areolar diameter can definitely be reduced, and this can be performed as a stand-alone procedure or as part of larger cosmetic breast procedure such as a lift,...
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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...
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Areolar reconstruction
Areolar reconstruction can either be performed under local or sedation anesthesia. For a plastic surgeon in your area, consult the website of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Cost would vary depending on the condition being addressed and the length of the procedure. You haven't explained why this is only required unilaterally in your case so I cannot evaluate the etiology of the condition.
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Areola Reduction and Recovery
Areola reduction can be achieved with local anesthesia or under light sedation. The recovery should be relatively pain free and the biggest inconvenience will be needing to keep the area dry during the initial healing period. Cost will depend on the amount of areola to be removed.
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Areolar reduction
An areolar reduction is performed by making an incision around the border of the existing areola and then excising the excess areola in the shape of a donut. A drawstring like stitch (usually permanent) is placed just below the surface of the skin on the outer circle. This is pulled snugly until the outer circle matches the size of the inner smaller circle. The skin is then repaired with stitches. Costs tend to vary from $2000-5000. Recovery requires limited activity...
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Reducing the Areola
As mentioned by all the prior posters, this procedure is relatively simple and can be done in the office under local anesthesia. It will involve the use of a pursestring type suture so expect wrinkling that usually will resolve in most without need for more intervention. By having an areolar reduction, you will also get some lifting of the breast which could be a perk for you. Select a qualified surgeon and you should have a satisfactory outcome.
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Areola reduction
To reduce the size of the areola, a periareolar donut of pigmented skin is removed from the outer aspect of the redundant areola. You can check the American Society of Plastic Surgeons or American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for referrals in your desired areas.
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Reduction of the Breast Areola
Reduction of the breast Areola is a relatively easy procedure which requires removal of the outer areola down to the desired size and then advancement of the surrounding skin to the remaining areola.
You should consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to do the surgery in either of the cities that you mentioned.
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Areolar reduction surgery
The size of the areola can be reduced with a relatively simple surgical procedure. Basically a doughnut ring of areola skin would be removed. The standard areolar diameter is 37 to 42mm, The diameter for your larger areola would be determined by the shape and size of your opposite side. An incision is made along the outer edge of the areola and a second incision is made based upon the desired size. The doughnut of skin is then removed. The only...
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Areola reduction
Hi Unhappygal,
The procedure to reduce the areola usually involves making an incision around the perimeter and then within the areola at the new circumference. So you will have a scar at the new edge of the areola; this usually heals well. One thing to be aware of is that the border will be very defined and this will be different from the unoperated side, so the surgeon will be very careful to match the shape of the non-operated areola as much as possible. Cannot...
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Areola reduction
An areola reduction can be performed for very large areola. Of course this is a very isolated procedure in a small subset of patients. An exam is critical. Fees vary.
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Areolar Reduction requires Blocking Suture
Areolar reduction requires a blocking suture around the periphery of the areaola. This stitch holds the areola in place, minimizes tension and reduces the scarring.
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Areola Reduction
Areola reduction is minor outpatient procedure. Like any surgery, it should be done under sterile conditions, and you should be comfortable. It can be done under local, local with sedation or general anesthesia.
The areola is marked for the desired size, and then local anesthesia is used. The outer pigmented skin is removed as a thin donut shaped area. Sometimes only the out layer of the skin is removed, and the breast tissue does not normally need to be cut. The incision is closed...
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