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Can I have a traditional breast lift if I have a medical areola tattoo?

mm3789Aug 4, 2023
I had a botched donut lift, leaving me with uneven areolas, even after a revision was performed on one side. I am planning to get a medical tattoo to make the areolas more symmetrical. I am fairly certain I will need a real breast lift after I kids, maybe in 3-5 years. Would I be able to do this if part of my areola is actually a tattoo? Thank you.

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