Areola Revision (revise the whole thing or just a partial crescent revision)?

Question

I had an explant done 6 years ago. I'm looking at getting the lift redone. What do you recommend for my areolas? Do a brand new entire circle or just round out the upper part? (Like many, I am concerned with the new scarring. Afraid to redo the vertical scar since this one healed so well...)

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Greetings! Thanks for inquiring, there are several things going on in this photo with the breast. We would love to discuss your breast goals in more detail. A virtual or in office consult would give us the best direction to reach your overall goal. Please feel free to contact our office to schedule. 
Mays Plastic Surgery

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear 40yearoldtuneup,
my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. 
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

The surest way to get permanent reduction in areolar diameter is by tightening the entire breast skin flaps, which means recreating the vertical scar again. This will have the added benefit of improving mound shape too.

Sibel Atalay, MD · Answer

Hi,It is absolutely possible to perform a breast lift revision for you, and during the procedure, an areola reduction can be done as well. The scarring will likely heal similarly to how it did after your previous surgery, and we will take care to minimize any new scars

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You need to do the entire lift again to get a better shape of your breasts. Just revising the areolae will do little for your breasts.

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