“Areola Reduction - Boca Raton, FL”

Thank you for the post and sharing the great information with all of the ladies.  This is very helpful and will help guide others who may have experienced the same issues.  

I sure hope they take shape for you.

I am one week post-op today. Feel fine altho I trifle sore and itchy - part of the healing process. I believe if someone JUST wants an areola reduction, it would cost them much more than the $250 I paid, which I feel was an accommodation because I wasn't happy w/the initial surgery. The PS did use the OR and had a scrub nurse and RN assisting. I'll follow up after tapes are removed in two more weeks.

How would you describe the shape (vs. tear drop shape)?
The lollipop technique usually creates a more conical shape, I assumed... Is this an accurate assumption?
Did you like your PS's before and after photo album?
Last question (phew!) I'm guessing your PS used the nipple pedicle technique vs. removing the nipple completely before grafting?

Thx! I know I'm a machine gun full of questions.... it's a double edged sword, lol.

Hi - I got your other message so will try to answer here. My breasts are a round shape, which is perfect, except I wanted them smaller. There is fullness on top, which the PS said everyone wants but it's not always possible. They were supposed to slope into the tear-drop shape, but never did. I am so stupid that I never looked at the before & afters, but of course, they'll only show you the best. BUT, you can say: I want to look like that one and not that. They take the nipple off; resize it and attach it back on...she didn't take off enough which is why she did the recent surgical procedure - under local. Some girls get just the right size, position, etc. Try to bring in some magazine clippings, and stress the bra size you want to be. Hopefully, the ps will come close to that although they won't guarantee it. It's all about remaining blood supply, healthy tissue, etc. Ask anything you want any time. I love the girls here - everyone is so helpful.

Hey Fan,
How are the new nipples healing?

Yayyy, I am SO happy that they are to your liking. Thank goodness :)

Would you be so kind as to ask your PS if she moves tissue to the upper part of the breast (for fullness), or if she just reconstructs the breast very tightly, thus "pushing" the breast higher/(fuller) up? Do you know if the lollipop incision can only be used on smaller breasted patients?
Thx! xxooxxoo

I'm quite big, and very heavy. My breasts feel very dense..... I'm a 40 DD right now, depending on the company....sometimes a 40 D, though I think DD is the most accurate. I haven't researched the lollipop much, but from what I've seen it creates a more conical breast shape, and that it tends to be used on patients with less tissue to be removed. Also it seems to place the nipple a bit lower down.... I'm going to head over to the Q & A to research it further. Thanks Fan!! :D

Apart from being too big, were yours symmetrical? Did she do a good job making nice round even circles? I have appointments with 3 more PS's coming up. I found one who did his internship/residence with my preferred surgeon. He now rents an office space from him, so he must be pretty good. I'm seeing him on Feb 16th, and ratmds.com had a comment mentioning he is one of the few Montreal PS's to use the vertical scar technique..... God I just can't wait to find the right surgeon and get this show on the road!!!

Hi - my breasts were pretty symmetrical to begin with and are now also. The shape PS gave me was good, just left breasts & areola too big. The tapes kind of came off by themselves this a.m. so I saw the new areola which are the correct size - shape seems fine altho there is some puckering which is normal. My appt is Thursday so I'll let you know what she says. I've researched both cuts and keep seeing different answers. The anchor is more surgery - and perhaps used for HUGE breasts - in the H and J category. If you are a D/DD, I think they can do the lollipop. Do you want to go to a C cup?

I'd like to go to a small C cup.... I really like CKmia' size and breezyday's...

A small C is what I wanted. Just keep drumming that into their head. Yes, 1 1/4" is good. I actually asked Kimmers to measure hers for me! I'm off to regular doctor today just for check and asked his office to get the operative report - so If I need it for futures, I'll have it. Better than if I asked for it, right?? More later.

Hi Aurora: Update. I had an appt w/my regular doctor yesterday for a check up. He examined my breast job and said the PS did a very good job re shape, and the lift was tight. He couldn't say why she didn't take more and told me to ask her that today, which I plan on. He said I could have it redone, but there is more danger of things going wrong a 2nd time. He said I healed amazingly well, which I knew and I think I would do well again. He said a PS will usually give a reduced fee when they know a patient is unhappy. He knows the PS and saidi she has a great rep. He did give me a couple of other names, but only one of them didn't have bad reviews. Just not sure what to do. OK - have a good day. I'll update later on.

Are you very unhappy with the size? Is it still making u uncomfortable in your clothing? I've done a tonne of research on the lollipop technique lately, and it definitely creates a different look than the anchor. The anchor flattens the breast whereas the lolli is conical, and makes the breast appear larger and fuller in a sense. Just like the wire bras that are more pointy in shape -- they push the tissue forward and into a point. Apparently the lolli gives a more desired feminine perky shape that lasts longer, and gives fullness on top. So, in comparison with others who have the anchor, u may feel that yours are bigger, but the shape is different.... Would u want to be a full cup smaller?

Well, I went to the PS today for her to check the areola which are healing fine. We had a long discussion. She only uses the lolli because it gives that better conical shape. Even on VERY big breasts. I can live w/what I have which is a small D or large C...and I was a DD. I am definitely lifted, altho that initial lift doesn't last so they have dropped a bit. She pushes the tissue up to create fullness. My breasts are symmetrical w/a good shape, so that is that. She said a revision is VERY risky with me because I had radiation years ago. My own internist told me the same. I healed from the initial surgery miraculously well, so she said I would be foolish to take a chance and she wouldn't do it. I do trust her.
I'm 5'8" about 135 and wanted that sleek, lithe look that you cannot have with big breasts. Yes, I would like to be a B cup, but that was impossible for her to do based on the blood supply, however, I still feel that she sort of did what she felt was best for my frame. I hope you find the right doctor.

well on the positive side, dense breasts give a fuller look from what I've understood. I think mine are quite dense too, although if i were to lose 20 lbs, i'd go down to a large C cup,so there's quite a bit of fat in there too. I totally get your desire for a lithe sleek look. I have always envied that look on other women!!! and the ability to move around in ways that large boobs inhibit. Are you pear shaped, or do u have small hips/waist and are more top heavy due to the breasts? I have always felt out of proportion, even at my thinnest, because I was top heavy. Tiny butt, no hips, big boobs. Apparently the dream body for some, but not me. I always felt I looked heavier than I was, and was constantly trying to lose weight just to decrease my boob size. I'm short though, unlike you (5'3) so I look even less lithe and sleek with the boobage, lol lol.

What's important is that you have the nicest breasts possible, and it really seems that is the case. Did you look at before/after pics with her today? If so, does she seem to leave breasts larger rather than smaller? I could be wrong, but I have noticed that breasts seem to appear larger (and may even BE larger) with the lolli. I'm unsure what technique I should go with. If ever you feel comfortable emailing pics, I'd be curious to see the lolli result on u. I have no doubt they look great.

So..... that said, you healed marvelously, have symmetrical breasts (which is more than everyone with reductions can say), have great top fullness, and a lifted youthful shape, and now have the areolas that you wanted. I suspect that with time the disappointment (size wise) will fade and you'll enjoy your sexy perky upper body :D I truly wish you satisfaction, I really do! Note, that I totally understand your dissatisfaction though. I am very picky, do tonnes of research, and generally hold high expectations, so..... I get it!

ps my mom's friend said it was a year before her breasts took their final shape....