I am a 35 year old female with one 16 year old child. I have been unable to find any information on my problem. My breasts went from a b cup to a full D cup during pregnancy and breast feeding. I now have what I consider to be acceptable looking breasts but my areola droops just below the nipple! I am so incredibly self conscious about it! Is there such thing as giving the areola itself a tiny lift?
July 24, 2024
Answer: Correcting excess areola skin
A small incision that follows the bottom of the areola and takes a little crescent of skin out of the areola would be a way to tighten that skin a little. Beware of the circumareolar (all the way around the areola) incision to "reduce" the size of the overall areola as those incisions can be very noticable and can spread. This small crescent excision of areola skin can be removed under local anesthetic.
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July 24, 2024
Answer: Correcting excess areola skin
A small incision that follows the bottom of the areola and takes a little crescent of skin out of the areola would be a way to tighten that skin a little. Beware of the circumareolar (all the way around the areola) incision to "reduce" the size of the overall areola as those incisions can be very noticable and can spread. This small crescent excision of areola skin can be removed under local anesthetic.
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August 23, 2011
Answer: Loss of breast volume after pregnancy
Thank you for forwarding your photographs. As a result of your pregnancy, your skin stretches out to accomodate for initially a greater breast volume. Then, once your breasts go back to their current size, you are left with a more elastic appearance.You'll also experience potential changes in your areola diamater and shape. While you have a result appearance, it looks like your breast are starting to droop, and as a result, are pulling the inferior edge of your areola inferiorly. You can also see the superior portion of your areolas starting to stretch because of your tissue characteristics. I don't believe you would be satisfied with an areolar local procedure, but may consider a small breast implant to provide you with enough volume to evenly distribute your areola shape. I hope you find my opinion helpful
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August 23, 2011
Answer: Loss of breast volume after pregnancy
Thank you for forwarding your photographs. As a result of your pregnancy, your skin stretches out to accomodate for initially a greater breast volume. Then, once your breasts go back to their current size, you are left with a more elastic appearance.You'll also experience potential changes in your areola diamater and shape. While you have a result appearance, it looks like your breast are starting to droop, and as a result, are pulling the inferior edge of your areola inferiorly. You can also see the superior portion of your areolas starting to stretch because of your tissue characteristics. I don't believe you would be satisfied with an areolar local procedure, but may consider a small breast implant to provide you with enough volume to evenly distribute your areola shape. I hope you find my opinion helpful
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