If I get an areola reduction, will my breast lift a little more? (Photo)

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My breast are droopy and separated, but because I have huge areolas. They are very light, but the large size makes the separation and droopy look to my breast. I am very insecure about it. I am 20 years old. What type of scars will come with areola reduction?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph.  Though there is no substitute for an in-person examination or a series of photographs, an areolar reduction alone will not significantly elevate your breast tissue.  An areolar reduction can be a part of a periareolar breast lift, leaving you an incision around your areola, but based on your picture a more powerful lift may be needed.

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hello from Istanbul! An areola reduction can provide a lifting effect, and in your case, it's likely to be sufficient. The healing process should go quite well, potentially resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance that aligns with your expectations. Best of luck to you!

Keith M. Blechman, MD · Answer

An areola reduction can provide a subtle lift.  It is a minor procedure and usually does not require general anesthesia.  A circular scar around the border of the new areola will result, although because the scar is located at the interface of two different skin colors and textures, in many women it heals very nicely.  Have a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery evaluate you to learn what surgical options are best.Good luck,Keith Blechman, MDNew York, NY

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

With an areola reduction the incision goes around the areola.  It provides a conservative lift.  If the tension is too high on the incisions the areola could stretch again.  I encourage you to speak with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn about the risks and benefits of the procedure.

Ciro Adamo, PhD, MD · Answer

A periareolar lift, especially in association with breast implants, could give a moderate lift while reducing the areolas at the same time. It is not a very powerful technique though, and an examination in person, together with a discussion of your goals, would be needed before ruling out a full breast lift (vertical or anchor scars).

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. Yes, the circumareolar (Benelli) breast lift will "lift" the breast a little bit; it may not be a powerful enough breast lift to achieve an outcome that you will be pleased with.  My best suggestion: seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. You may find the attached link, dedicated to breast lifting surgery concerns helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes about 1 to 2 cm lift can all that could be expected.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Deborah vanVliet, MD · Answer

Hi JessicaYou could correct your large areoles and breast droopiness with a breast lift.  A lollipop incision would be required (around your areoles and then vertically down to your  breast fold).  The separation of your breasts would not be corrected by this..this is just your normal chest anatomy.  Doing an areola reduction alone (scar around areola alone) would still leave you with droopiness.  I would consider a lollipop incision..much more power for that procedure to address your overall shape concerns.Good luck!

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