I’m 27 no kids and wear a size 32ddd/ f depending on bra. When I have bra on it’s fine without it bothers me so much that that area is huge. Even posting these pics is hard even though I know it’s all docs. I want to know if it’s possible to just have the reduction of the Areola and not a lift, I can get a lift later. Also if I do this would that affect anything like breast feeding and all that? Could I also do a fat transfer to keep size? Please advise on what I should do.
Answer: Breast lift Dear brooked244,thank you for question and shared photos. Your photos show a significant level of ptosis so a anchor lift and a lollipop is an option. I prefer performing a lollipop lift specifically for your situation to avoid the boxy look and excess scars. You should visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination and consultation. Areola reduction will not resolve problems with sagging. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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Answer: Breast lift Dear brooked244,thank you for question and shared photos. Your photos show a significant level of ptosis so a anchor lift and a lollipop is an option. I prefer performing a lollipop lift specifically for your situation to avoid the boxy look and excess scars. You should visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination and consultation. Areola reduction will not resolve problems with sagging. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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Answer: Can I avoid a lift? In order to accomplish the lifted look that you demonstrate in the photo with your hand you will need a lifting procedure. There is too much ptosis (sagging) to get a good result from an areola reduction alone. One option to consider is a lift with an autoaugmentation. This procedure uses your own tissue to provide upper pole fullness. This is different than a fat transfer. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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Answer: Can I avoid a lift? In order to accomplish the lifted look that you demonstrate in the photo with your hand you will need a lifting procedure. There is too much ptosis (sagging) to get a good result from an areola reduction alone. One option to consider is a lift with an autoaugmentation. This procedure uses your own tissue to provide upper pole fullness. This is different than a fat transfer. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Would it be possible to have an areola reduction without a lift? Thank you for the question.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Would it be possible to have an areola reduction without a lift? Thank you for the question.
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October 14, 2017
Answer: Can I reduce my areola without having a breast lift? #breastlift #areolareduction Here is the deal:Reducing the areola can be done with a periareolar donut mastopexy technique but if the difference between your current areola and desired diameter is significant, there is a risk of areolar spread or scar spread with that technique done alone. This means you are likely to get a better result by distributing some of the tension from being just around the areola to a combination of the areola and a vertical incision (lollipop). By the time you commit to these incisions, you are basically committing to the externally detectable components of a lift, so why not lift the breasts since you are a candidate for that? The lift does not have to significantly impact your potential for breastfeeding, depending on how the surgeon keeps the tissues attached to the nipple. You should get some in-person consultations to be educated with drawings on photos of your body or an anatomic atlas to explain the process so you can make a decision that makes sense.
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October 14, 2017
Answer: Can I reduce my areola without having a breast lift? #breastlift #areolareduction Here is the deal:Reducing the areola can be done with a periareolar donut mastopexy technique but if the difference between your current areola and desired diameter is significant, there is a risk of areolar spread or scar spread with that technique done alone. This means you are likely to get a better result by distributing some of the tension from being just around the areola to a combination of the areola and a vertical incision (lollipop). By the time you commit to these incisions, you are basically committing to the externally detectable components of a lift, so why not lift the breasts since you are a candidate for that? The lift does not have to significantly impact your potential for breastfeeding, depending on how the surgeon keeps the tissues attached to the nipple. You should get some in-person consultations to be educated with drawings on photos of your body or an anatomic atlas to explain the process so you can make a decision that makes sense.
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