Feeling self concious about areola size after 300cc impants and then having a child. I would like to exchnage impants for 425-475cc moderate profile, but my Dr. doe not recommend a lift because the scarring is not worth the trade off in his expert opinion (and he feels I dont need a lift). Anyone have experience with periareolar subcuticular purse string suture to reduce areola size less dramatically than with skin excision? Your opinion is very appreciated.
Answer: Scarring is a trade-off. Your picture suggest slight enlargement of your areolas in
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Answer: Scarring is a trade-off. Your picture suggest slight enlargement of your areolas in
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February 14, 2014
Answer: Areolar Reduction Breast Surgery Patients often ask me if their areolas will appear larger after breast augmentation.The areola will measure larger but the proportion of your areola to breast will not change. Based on your photos, I agree with your surgeon that you do not appear to need a breast lift. The areola can be made smaller by excising a portion of it or by placing a purse string suture. In my experience, doing both gives the most long lasting result. Remember, by increasing the size of your implant from 300cc to 425-475cc will also make your areola appear larger.
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February 14, 2014
Answer: Areolar Reduction Breast Surgery Patients often ask me if their areolas will appear larger after breast augmentation.The areola will measure larger but the proportion of your areola to breast will not change. Based on your photos, I agree with your surgeon that you do not appear to need a breast lift. The areola can be made smaller by excising a portion of it or by placing a purse string suture. In my experience, doing both gives the most long lasting result. Remember, by increasing the size of your implant from 300cc to 425-475cc will also make your areola appear larger.
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August 12, 2012
Answer: Areola Reduction with No Skin Excision--periareolar Subcuticular Purse String Suture?
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August 12, 2012
Answer: Areola Reduction with No Skin Excision--periareolar Subcuticular Purse String Suture?
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August 12, 2012
Answer: Areola size and implants
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August 12, 2012
Answer: Areola size and implants
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Answer: Areola Reduction with No Skin Excision--periareolar Subcuticular Purse String Suture? Hi gms123, Disharmony between the areola size compared to the breast itself is a common issue. Areola reductions are a common request with and without lifts. I do not personally feel the scarring is that significant. You essentially have a new outer line around your areola and for the first year it may be a bit more apparent. Skin is going to be excised no matter what, without the lift, it will just be a smaller amount of areolar skin. I would recommend meeting with at least one other board certified plastic surgeon to get another opinion on this. Going up in implant size also changes the game. They need to see you in person and do an exam with measurements to give an accurate recommendation. Good luck!
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Answer: Areola Reduction with No Skin Excision--periareolar Subcuticular Purse String Suture? Hi gms123, Disharmony between the areola size compared to the breast itself is a common issue. Areola reductions are a common request with and without lifts. I do not personally feel the scarring is that significant. You essentially have a new outer line around your areola and for the first year it may be a bit more apparent. Skin is going to be excised no matter what, without the lift, it will just be a smaller amount of areolar skin. I would recommend meeting with at least one other board certified plastic surgeon to get another opinion on this. Going up in implant size also changes the game. They need to see you in person and do an exam with measurements to give an accurate recommendation. Good luck!
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