I have really large breast. I would say I probably average a 42DD, but I've never been measured (we can't afford things like that) and wear cheap bras that just don't hold up to breast this size. I am finally having them reduced. I am hoping that the areola area is going to be reduced too, but is something I forgot to ask. I know I can ask right before, and that is fine, but was hoping to see if it is typical.
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May 23, 2015
Answer: Does A Breast Reduction Change The Nipple (Areola Really) Size?
Fortunately at 5 weeks out from surgery you are mostly healed. You can sometimes cause a minor amount of tissue trauma such as tearing of the scar tissue, and that may explain some of your soreness. As long as there is no opening or separation of your incisions or swelling of one breast a lot...
Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. Your plastic surgeon will always be your best resource when it comes to specific postoperative care instruction/advice. Generally speaking, patients need to be very careful about the direct application of heat (or ice) over...
Your daughter is definitely a candidate for breast reduction. However you must weigh the advantages against the potential disadvantages and complications. At age 14, with juvenile hypertrophy, her breasts have probably not stopped growing yet. Therefore if you perform the...
