I have breast feed soon to be 4 babies. My nipples have increased in size and darkness of color. I want to reduce the size of nipples and how far they extend. I’m not sure if I want areola surgery as I want a breast implants and feel after boobs increase in size my nipples wil look more proportional. I am extremely scared of decreasing sensitivity in nipples after surgery. Losing feeling sensation in them. Also them looking unnatural or worse in appearance.
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Answer: I would suggest and not suggest the surgery!
It is sometimes very hard to achieve perfect symmetry between the two sides. Having said that, you do appear to have a fair bit of asymmetry between the two sides and would benefit from an areolar reduction on the right side by using a Benelli suture technique, where a permanent suture is placed...
Thanks for your question. In your relaxed photos the areolas seem a bit puffy, you have a slightly conical shape and a short distance from the nipple to the fold consistent with a mild degree of constriction- not tuberous. When your areolas contract it flattens this area and pulls the tissue...
Generally speaking, your areola size would not be affected by nipple surgery. The tissues causing your nipples to remain flat can be released, allowing your nipples to protrude more. At the same time, an areola reduction could be performed to reduce the size of your areola. There are no safe...
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