Got an areola reduction a year 1/2 ago and I'm okay with the size (wish they were a little bit smaller) but my main concern is how noticeable my scars are and the darker "missing pieces of areola" my surgeon didn't take off from my original areola reduction. I was going to get another areola reduction, but being scared for this situation to happen again, I was wondering if I should just get scar camouflage tattooing? I feel like my scars are pretty much the same color as my surrounding skin tone
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Using an electric nipple stimulator to address flattened nipples can be safe when done under the guidance of a healthcare professional, but there are considerations to keep in mind, especially regarding potential effects on the areola.
Flattened or inverted nipples can sometimes be corrected...
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes and that goes for the areola too! You are in the normal range. They can change in size and color over time, including during puberty, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.
Thank you for your question and photos. It is a bit difficult to say without an exam or measurements. That being said, it sounds like you may like the nipple areola complex (NAC), to be higher. The amount of lifting typically will determine the incision lines, (scars). Examples of the types...
