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Breast Augmentation and Nipple Reduction - Dr. Prada - Saint Louis, MO

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I have wanted great boobs since puberty failed me...

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SleepyInStLJune 21, 2013
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I have wanted great boobs since puberty failed me at 16! I'm finally going for it! When I had my consultation though, my PS said that my areolas were large and that I would look more youthful if he reduced their size along with my augmentation. I never really considered that my areolas were too big! My nipples, yes, I know they need to go, but my areolas too?!! Anyway, I was wanting an under the breast incision because I think the circumareola scars are ugly. Now I don't know what to do. I know that implants will stretch my skin, but is it worth the scar? I am definitely having the nipple reduction done, but I'm so undecided about the areolas. Thoughts?

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Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS

Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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jennygotDDDs
June 21, 2013
What size/profile are you going with?
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SleepyInStL
June 22, 2013
Im currently a AA and want a full C, so my PS suggested high profile silicone around 350 - 400cc.
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am.sknr
June 21, 2013
I'm getting mine done on 8/8 in st Louis. Who is your doc?
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SleepyInStL
June 22, 2013
I am going with Dr. Prada, I've heard and read great things about him. That's why when he suggested having my areolae reduced, I felt like I should take his opinion seriously. He is the expert. I just don't know if I agree. Maybe having implants will stretch out my nipples though and maybe that's why he is suggesting it?
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am.sknr
June 22, 2013
Idk....my husband says I need a nipple implants...lol
RSMember2286
June 23, 2013
We are the same age and have the same Dr! You have a much better starting point than me though. :-) I'm scheduled for 6/28 and will be having him do the areola reduction as well as a lift and I'm scared to death of the scars! I will be posting my post-op pics so you can see his results. I'm no Dr, but personally, I don't think yours are too large. Like others have said, you can always have that done post-op as a fairly simple revision which he told me he could do in-office.
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am.sknr
June 23, 2013
Awesome! I am sending you a private message.
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am.sknr
June 23, 2013
Sorry....I seen you refer to your doc as him.....so don't know if you were talking to me. Cause my doc is a she
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am.sknr
June 23, 2013
Lol never mind me I'm retarded
RSMember2286
June 23, 2013
Haha!! :-)
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SleepyInStL
June 23, 2013
Oh, that's perfect! I can't wait to see how you look! I plan on talking to him more about it, but I'm starting to lean towards the one-step-at-a-time approach. This will be my first time under the knife, so I guess I'm a little more conservative! Even better if it would be just an in-office procedure as well. Thanks for sharing!
Delilah2
June 22, 2013
I say you find a doctor who will do exactly what it is that you prefer. Whichever incision you feel comfortable with is what YOU have to live with. My areolas are very round but I like it! I wouldn't get an reduction because some doctor recommended it. Your boobs with look like boobs with large areolas or smaller areolas. I also wouldn't touch my nipples either because the breast implants evened everything out.
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SleepyInStL
June 22, 2013
Thanks for your input! I agree with you, maybe my areolas are a bit big, but I'm fine with them. I think I'm going to scratch the nipple reduction and just do implants. I think an inframammary incision will be better for me.
Delilah2
June 22, 2013
Perfect! I couldn't agree more! And your right, you can always do that later if you feel the need is still there. You'll be so in love with your breast that everything else will no longer be a problem. You will look awesome. Don't want to think "what if" I'd left them alone.
green55
June 22, 2013
Oh my, such a decision at such a young age... no judgement here, my first set of implants, age 23. Redone,x3 for maintenance, etc.,etc. Your aureoles are pretty, and the nipples do seem to get smaller with age. Ask the doctor if the aureoles will get larger with the implants. Also, you could choose to do implants then make a decision on aureoles. After surgery, the A's could be a perfect fit for your breasts. Just a thought from this older experienced patient.....
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SleepyInStL
June 22, 2013
Thank you for your advice! I have thought maybe I should do the implants first and see how the areolae look. I can always do more, but once it's done, I can't take it back!
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SleepyInStL
June 22, 2013
Also, just to clear up my age, I'm not 16, although I can see why you would infer that based on my post! I've just wanted implants since I was 16, haha. I'm 33.
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jennygotDDDs
June 22, 2013
I'm sure you will look great! :)
UPDATED FROM SleepyInStL
29 days pre

Wish Boobs

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SleepyInStLJuly 3, 2013
So it was suggested that I include my "wish boobs" in my review. Not only is this a great idea to show the accuracy of my surgeon, but it's a great way to fill time as I wait for my pre-op appointment! (I know a PS cannot give every person exactly what they want, no matter how talented they are. Many factors go into the outcome of a BA, but just for fun, lets see how close I can get!) I love these boobs because they have a great shape to them, and they are not too big, not too small, and they just fit her frame perfectly in my opinion. I would love to have an outcome similar to hers

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Susan34
July 4, 2013
Don't do it if you are unsure , you can always corrected later can't take scars back. I waited on my lift as I wasn't wanting the scars and I am so glad I did I love my boobs they look and feel natraul but perky better to pay to fix something later the. To pay with regret forever!!!!
RSMember2286
July 4, 2013
I'm no professional, but I think your "wish boob" seem like a realistic goal for what you are working with! :-) Good Luck!!!
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SleepyInStL
July 4, 2013
Thanks! I can't wait to meet the new girls! (haha, mine, not yours, LOL)
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deafsushi
July 5, 2013
your wish boobs are just like my wish boobs. i hope we get them!
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SleepyInStL
July 6, 2013
Meeeee too!
UPDATED FROM SleepyInStL
22 days pre

Pre-op Visit in less than a week!

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SleepyInStLJuly 10, 2013
I'm getting very excited to discuss my concerns about the areola incision with my PS. I don't want to be that annoying patient who requires extra time and attention over what may be seen as a small detail in the surgical process, but I figure these are scars I will have to look at for the rest of my life... right? Any thoughts on what I should bring with me? (Besides my credit card, haha)

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jennygotDDDs
July 10, 2013
So do you want the periareolar incisions or crease incisions?
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SleepyInStL
July 11, 2013
I still don't know!!! I'm indecisive by nature, so with such a huge decision, I'm 100 times worse right now! I'm leaning towards crease, but I'm going to talk it over with my PS and see what he has to say about it.
sweetmom
July 10, 2013
I THINK THAT YOU AREOLAS ARE JUST FINE!! MINE ARE A BIT BIGGER THAN YOUR (NURSED 3 BABYS) AND THE SIZE HAS NEVER BOTHER ME... ANY WAY HOW IS GOING TO SEE YOUR AREOLAS? IF I WERE YOU I WOULD NOT GO FOR THE REDUCTION. YOU ARE STARTING WITH BEAUTIFUL BREAST ALREADY. GOOD LUCKY!!
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SleepyInStL
July 11, 2013
Thanks, that's sweet of you to say. I think the same thing, who's gonna see my areolas anyway? I will and my husband will... and he is fine with them. We'll see what my PS has to say.
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SleepyInStL
July 21, 2013
So I wanted to tell you, I was informed that sometimes with larger nipples sometimes show at the top of a bikini...just something to think about!
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