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Pain around areola 2 years after areola reduction. Is this normal?

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Yaya71260Jul 2, 2015

I had an areola reduction performed close to 2 years ago, after a breast lift/ fat grafting procedure that greatly enlarged my right areola. The areola that was operated on is still quite tight and hard. Recently (about a month or so), I've been feeling pain around the areola when laying on my side or belly, and even when touched. Is this normal? Any suggestions or thoughts? Please help!

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