Is There a Procedure to Lower Areola Post Breast Reduction? How Does It Work? (photo)

After breast reductions, the breasts may "bottom out" over time. When the nipples lie above a sagging breast, the term pseudoptosis is used. This is particularly common if a specific type of reduction is performed (the inferior pedicle technique). In order to correct this problem, the lower breast skin must be excised and the gland may require further reduction (removal of breast tissue). While this may result in smaller breasts, the appearance will be improved and the breasts will have a more natural contour.

Lowering of the areola and nipple position is very difficult to do. Long term relapse of skin laxity due to breast tissue dissent can make this problem worse.  The best option is to consider a breast lift or slight reduction to reposition the breast tissue in a higher position relative the the nipple/areolar position with internal suspension.  This has the best chance of improving your breast shape, appearance and nipple position relative to the breast mound. Best wishes.

It is difficult to tell if your areola are too high or your breasts are too saggy.  Sometimes it is the later and a revision of your lift/reduction can be performed.  To actually lower the areola can be done, but a scar will be present above the 12 o'clock position on the areola( the top).  Good luck.