I'm scheduled to have a breast lift. Is areola reduction necessary in my case? I'm not a fan of the "pepperoni" look. (photo)

Thank you for submitting your question.  An incision around the areola must be performed for all breast lift and reduction surgeries.  The size of the areola can vary and it doe snot have to be reduced.  Discuss your concerns and areola size with your surgeon before surgery.  Best Wishes. 

It is typical to perform areolar reduction with a breast lift or reduction. You can tell your surgeon your concerns and both of you can agree on how much areolar tissue you want preserved.

An areolar reduction is an integral part of most breast lifts. An additional consideration is that there is often areolar spreading as the lift matures.