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Areola asymmetry. Is it worth fixing it? (Photo)

Hello, Due to one of my chest walls protruding, my aereola (shown on the right) sticks out differently than the other (this pic is taken 10 months after my BA with CC). I will be getting surgery for the CC and my PS also suggested to move the aereola on the left, higher up to match the one on the right. Do you think it will be worth it, meaning it will make my aereolas a little more symmetrical than they are now?

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Areolar asymmetry

April 19th, 2014
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If you are having an upcoming revisional surgery to remove the capsule and replace the implant, I would advise waiting to see how the areola position settles out before doing a revision of the areola position at the same time.  This gives your breast an opportunity to recover from the capsule removal and the areola position may settle down with time.  If after 6 months to 1 year, you are still not happy with the areola position, then a revision may be done in the office.  I would suggest that you consult in person with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
James C. Grotting, MD, FACS


Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 14 reviews

Breast

April 19th, 2014
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Thank you for the picture.


I wouldn't recommend surgery. It would not help your areola be different because you don't have any skin laxity.


Dr. Campos
Jaime Campos Leon, MD

Jaime Campos Leon, MD
Mexico Plastic Surgeon
4.4 out of 5 stars 241 reviews

Asymmetric breasts

April 16th, 2014
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I don't think it's worth the scars involved.  Every woman has some asymmetry of the breasts and it is often more noticeable after implant surgery.  I advise against surgery.
Ronald J. Edelson, MD

Ronald J. Edelson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 24 reviews

Breast/Areola Asymmetry

April 15th, 2014
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If it bothers you and you are already undergoing surgery then it may be worth it to have it fixed.  What it really comes down to is how much it bothers you when you look at yourself in the mirror.

Areola asymmetry is a fairly simple procedure to do and can commonly be done in the office setting under local anesthesia.

Hope that helps.

Web reference: http://ocbreastaugmentation.com/breast-surgery/breast-revision/

Farbod Esmailian, MD

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 70 reviews

Areola asymmetry. Is it worth fixing it?

April 14th, 2014
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Yes, assuming your plastic surgeon can demonstrate significant experience helping patients in your situation with revisionary breast surgery, I think that improving the breast/areola asymmetry will be “worth it”. Make sure that you communicate your concerns and goals with your plastic surgeon prior to proceeding. Best wishes

Web reference: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/procedure_revisionarybreastsurgery.htm

Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS

Breast augmentation

April 14th, 2014
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If it bothers you it would be worth doing. it is a small procedure, but will add a scar to the front of the breast. Do you make good scars? if not carefully consider...
Joseph A. Russo, MD

Joseph A. Russo, MD
Newton Plastic Surgeon
4.3 out of 5 stars 26 reviews

Areola asymmetry. Is it worth fixing it?

April 14th, 2014
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If the positioning bothers you, then I would think you should have it corrected at the time of your other surgery. The differences seem significant currently.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 24 reviews

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