1st: 3/22/11, ABPS surgeon, implants only. Had DB on left & lrg. pocket let left implant fall in armpit and across chest to right side and lft nipple was 2-3 cm lower than rght Rev: 3 mo. ago: Capsulloraphy in complete U on lft & vertical lift on lft. It did not fix diff. nipple heights & areola stretched out lrg. Post Lollipop lift, would Benelli now lift left nipple & tighten? And how to prevent areola stretching this time? PS says no permanant sutures there. Am willing to travel to good PS
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Answer: Revision Breast Augmentation/Mastopexy Options?
It looks like your tissue has stretched more in the areola area than the rest of the breast skin. A local areola reduction would likely improve the appearance of the areolas by removing some of the excess skin, but I would also want to consider an implant to fill out the tissue more...
It is important to know that the areola scar will always be noticeable (some more than others). This may be because the scar heals with too much or too little pigment or because the scar is raised.
You should also be aware, that areola reduction surgery does carry other risks such as spre...
Yes, you are a candidate for areola reduction. Fortunately, this is a procedure that can often be done under local anesthesia and is less invasive than your previous surgery.
It would be wise for you to consider the scar that will result, around the areola. The appearance of the...