Hi. I recently posted a question about lifting my left breast and reducing the areola size but after receiving some wonderful answers (thank you!!!) I think I may just want to reduce the nipple circumference and avoid a lift. My questions: is my left areola a good candidate to be reduced in circumference to match the right? Can the scar be made inside the diameter of the nipple so it can keep a "soft" edge that it has now? Can this be done under local anesthetic? Thank you so much!
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Fee range for ONLY areolar reduction is from $1000 to $3000. Consult 3 local boarded certified plastic surgeons.
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Dr Darryl J. Blinski
If you're significantly unhappy with the size of the areolae, you could have them reduced now. However, the possibility that pregnancy will re-stretch the areolae and that additional surgery will be required afterwards cannot be discounted. This is a personal choice but my inclination would...
Thank you for the question.
Despite your good description, it will be in your best interest to be examined in person for precise advice.
Generally speaking, areola size and “puffiness” can be corrected surgically. You should be aware that sometimes “puffy” areola are part of a constri...