I'm considering undergoing an areola reduction as mine are large in contrast to the size of my breasts and also are rather puffy - I would like them to sit flat. I just wanted to ask first if losing weight would shrink the areola area, and help with the puffiness? Thanks
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Nipple piercings will need to be removed for areola reduction surgery. You can have the nipples re-pierced once you are healed from surgery. Your surgeon will let you know when it is safe.
In order to determine the degree of sagging (ptosis) an exam or photo of you with your arms at your sides is needed. The size of the areola does not seems significantly out of balance with the rest of the breast. One concern with areola reduction is that they can re-stretch over time. If you...
Areolas (and breasts!) come in all different sizes and shapes and yours are normal. The areola seems to be positioned appropriately on the breast mound and is harmonious in size to the rest of the breast. There is no way to nonsurgically reduce the size of the areola. Hope this helps!
