Would I be a candidate for areola reduction without a lift or augmentation? (Photos)

Dear Thenaa,
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

Even for only the purpose of areolar reduction, as opposed to for breast lifting, circumareolar reduction (or mastopexy, same procedure) is really only good for one candidate: a small, deflated, non-sagging breast that's getting an implant too. Your breasts are full and sagging. In people like you, you get a myriad of unwanted complications including: re-expansion of the areola, irregular shaped areola, thickened scarring around the areola, pleating, flattening of the breast mound, and persistent breast sagging. Whether you want your breast lifted or just smaller areola, your only true choice is a vertical or anchor. The reality is you will have a beautiful shaped breast, fine scars, proper nipple areolar complex position on the mound, and minimal sagging with the correct surgery. That all translates into a breast you will like and know is attractive, giving you confidence. The scars are likely to become inconspicuous in a short time.