17 w/ small breasts but my areolas are 3 inches in diameter. What can I expect from an Areola Reduction & when should I get it?

An areola reduction involves an incision that goes around the areola. Because it sits immediately next to the areola skin it can blend very well and be unobtrusive. Changes in your breasts such as significant weight gain or loss or pregnancy can impact the results from surgery. The best place to begin is by scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Timing of surgery should be a joint discussion with you, your plastic surgeon, and your family. While the direct size of the reduction may not have an effect on healing, if there is any tension on the closure, this will increase the chances that you have a poor scar. Additionally, attempting too large of a reduction may cause the breast to have a flattened appearance. Best Regards,Dr. Stutman

If you are truly psychologically affected by this, you could do areolar reduction now. The scars goes completely around the exact border of the areola. The appearance of the scar depends on how you heal genetically. While most scars do quite well, it is certainly possible that you could develop scars that are wide/dark and/or raised that would make them more noticeable.