Areola asymmetry after Breast Reduction - is it possible to bleach and tattoo areolas so they can appear the same size?

Good question. Breast reduction surgery entails removal of skin as well as a reshaping of the breast tissue itself. The technique used for shaping the breast tissue depends on surgeon preference as well as on the breast size / nipple position and patient expectations amongst other things....

The best person to answer this question is your surgeon. He could have been describing the density of the breast tissue. Some women have very fibrous breasts which make them dense. Others have less fibrous tissue. The only one who can tell you for sure is your surgeon.

Tattoo of the areola skin can be done to help better match the appearance of the opposite breast. You will want to get clearance from your surgeon before proceeding with the tattoo. The pigmentation will not change the texture of the area, but will help with color match.

Deciding whether to undergo a breast reduction is a personal choice and depends on various factors. Here are some common reasons why individuals consider breast reduction and potential benefits:1. Physical Relief: Large breasts can lead to physical discomfort such as back, neck, and shoulder...

Hi and welcome to our forum! From your photos, I note breast size asymmetry. The nipple areolar complexes are at symmetric "altitudes". Options include revisional reduction of the left breast to improve symmetry or bilateral breast reduction to achieve an overall smaller size. Care must be...

Thanks for your question! Any time you make incisions in the same place, you run a higher risk for wound-healing issues or possible tissue death. However, lots of patients have revision surgery and multiple incisions without incident. Good luck!