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Areola Reduction - Boca Raton, FL

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I asked my PS to do this because she left the...

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I asked my PS to do this because she left the areola too big from the original reduction/lift surgery. She also left my breasts too big. Needless to say, even with her wonderful staff and lovely bedside manner, I do not consider her an artist. I believe she gave me what she thought was appropriate for my height/build which is 5'8" 135 lbs, but the fact is I requested (over and over) to be a B/C cup instead of my original large D; I am now a small D...so that surgery was not satisfactory and I felt not worth the money. Please girls: Get pictures of how you want to look. I felt I could have been lifted higher.

I was shocked that the areola was left so big and I believe she charged only $250 for the revision because I was so unhappy with the entire procedures. I'm only less than a week post-op and still have tapes on so cannot see the result. Before you have surgery, be very specific as to how large you want your nipple area to be. I'll update you as I heal. There was some post-op pain taken care of the pain pills. (I had no pain from the orginal reduction/lift surgery.) I hate not to recommend this PS because she is so caring and lovely. To sum up - I think she gave me what she thought was right; not what I asked for. I was supposed to morph into the tear drop shape, but haven't changed one iota from the post-op look from the reduction - which is not the best looking shape. I did the orginal surgery because I was so uncomfortable with haveing such large breasts, which were beginning to sag and be very uncomfortable. I have dense breasts which is why I needed to go smaller. She only removed 6 oz from each breast - not nearly enough. At least my nipples should look normal. I'll update you as I heal.

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January 19, 2012

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.

January 19, 2012
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.
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January 27, 2012
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.
January 27, 2012
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.
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January 30, 2012
Hey Fan,
How are the new nipples healing?
January 31, 2012
Hi Aurora: How are you? I go back to the doctor Thursday to remove the tapes - but I peeked, and now they look normal size!! Thank you so much for asking. xoxo Fan