My Dr suggested I might need a areolar reduction. He said I can get it later but why knock out 2 birds with 1 stone right? My issues are, I am afraid of having those type of scars & have read the scaring does stretch over time. Since I do have a mild form, do I really need the reduction?Can be fixed through just the fullness of the implant? & if I don't go through with the reduction will my areole spread and get bigger?I DO want to get rid of this issue, the question is- What approach do I take?
June 29, 2015
Answer: #BreastAugmentation Mmelbear,Its difficult to tell for sure from your photos, and I would have to examine you, but you may not have tuberous breasts. In that case, a straight forward augmentation would work fine.It always helps to get a second consultation from a plastic surgeon if you are not sure about the situation.I hope this was helpful,Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA
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June 29, 2015
Answer: #BreastAugmentation Mmelbear,Its difficult to tell for sure from your photos, and I would have to examine you, but you may not have tuberous breasts. In that case, a straight forward augmentation would work fine.It always helps to get a second consultation from a plastic surgeon if you are not sure about the situation.I hope this was helpful,Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA
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June 27, 2015
Answer: Areolar Reduction Hello,Keep in mind that an areolar reduction is really a lift that reduces the surface area of your breast skin envelope, and breast augmentation increases the volume of the breast, and therefore expands the skin surface area. These are two competing processes, and the resulting closure will be tight. If you are concerned about scaring, you should know that your scars are likely going to be worse (and you're likely going to see more areolar expansion) if you do them simultaneously. For many tuberous breast patients, staging (if necessary) of the augmentation and lift is a wise decision. For those that think that they want just one surgery, they should know that there is a high percentage of tuberous breast patients that end up with two or more surgeries, many unplanned. Because of the difficult nature of the deformity, it's best to be cautious. Best of luck, I'm sure you can get a great result!
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June 27, 2015
Answer: Areolar Reduction Hello,Keep in mind that an areolar reduction is really a lift that reduces the surface area of your breast skin envelope, and breast augmentation increases the volume of the breast, and therefore expands the skin surface area. These are two competing processes, and the resulting closure will be tight. If you are concerned about scaring, you should know that your scars are likely going to be worse (and you're likely going to see more areolar expansion) if you do them simultaneously. For many tuberous breast patients, staging (if necessary) of the augmentation and lift is a wise decision. For those that think that they want just one surgery, they should know that there is a high percentage of tuberous breast patients that end up with two or more surgeries, many unplanned. Because of the difficult nature of the deformity, it's best to be cautious. Best of luck, I'm sure you can get a great result!
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