18 year old w/ large Areolas. Would it be possible to have them reduced, without having a breast lift?

I appreciate your question.My partners tv show "botched" is about getting the right advice about plastic surgery and trying to avoid problems. It is possible to reduce the size of the areolas and make them symmetrical in terms of size and where they sit on the breast.Deepdning on how much is removed, you could get a lift out of the procedure.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

It sounds like you have oblong shaped areolas which are a big larger than average.  It is possible to perform an areola reduction without a lift,  which will also make your areaolas more round.  Seek a consultation with a board-certified (by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) plastic surgeon for a consultation. I hope this helps and best wishes.

If you are wanting the size of the areola to be smaller the most reliable result would be to have areola reduction surgery. This involves an incision around the areola which typically heals nicely and is well hidden. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

I am sorry to hear about the concerns your areola size have caused. Based on the description of your goals, you will ultimately have to make a decision about what concerns you most: areola size or the presence of scars associated with areola reduction surgery.

I would suggest that you seek consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Make sure you educate yourself about the potential downsides associated with areolar reduction surgery including the potential for spreading of the areola, abnormal scarring, areola asymmetry, and re-spreading of the areola.
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You would probably benefit from a "pursestring" mastopexy to reduce the diameter and enhance the roundness of your areolae.  The procedure raises the nipple position slightly too, rarely not of benefit.Meet with a Bd Certified (ABPS) plastic surgeon and discuss your options.  Remember though that it will leave an incision line around your areolae so make sure that you are shown some of the "scars" that are necessary for this procedure.  Generally, they are quite acceptable.  Best wishes and good luck!

I frequently reduce the diameter of each areola as part of a breast reduction or mastopexy (lift). On occasion it is also done as a stand alone procedure. A round incision is required, and you must use internal support (permanent suture) or the widening returns or can even worsen.