What all I can do to prevent my areola stretching back out & prevent bad scarring? (Photo)

October 14, 2024

Hi I'm having an areola reduction done soon, and I'm wondering what all I can do to prevent my areola stretching back out and prevent bad scarring. I have small A cups so that should hopefully help decrease my risk of stretching. I'm also getting permanent stitches to prevent it. But as far as products or scar treatment is there anything I can do? I want to prevent stretch marks and make my scars as least visible as possible as well as making sure my areolas don't grow back.

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January 19, 2025

Answer: Areola reduction

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January 19, 2025

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January 13, 2025

Answer: Areolae

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January 13, 2025

Answer: Areolae

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November 1, 2024

Answer: Postoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 1, 2024

Answer: Postoperative protocol

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Answer: Areolar reduction

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October 17, 2024

Answer: Areolar reduction

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Answer: Areola reduction

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Answer: Areola reduction

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