17 yrs old with DD breast and puffy areola. PLEASE HELP!

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I am so embarrassed of my breast, they are naturally big which I like but the areola is quite low down on my breast and puffy! I want to get this fixed before college so I can be more confident. I don't think I have tuberous breast so I don't know how to go about fixing my puffiness. My goal is to have perkier areolas that are less puffy. How could I go about this without a very noticeable scar? Is there any way to do this without a full donut mastopexy? Also will this fix my asymmetry?

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your
question.Having puffy nipples at the age of 17 can be completely normal and usually resolve on its own.In order to move the position, reduce the size and correct the asymmetry of your areola....a Benelli-style mastopexy would be necessary.  Yes, this is going to leave you with the "doughnut" scar round your areola.

To be sure what is right for you, see two or more experienced,
board-certified Plastic Surgeons for a complete evaluation to make sure you are
a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.

I hope this helps.

Heather J. Furnas, MD · Answer

Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after an in-person examination could he/she give a recommendation. While you're still 17, you would need written permission from one of your parents to be evaluated and also to have surgery. Or you could wait until you are 18.Click on the link below for information about what a donut mastopexy can achieve and who the best candidates are.Best of luck.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,It sound as though you have macro-mastia ( large breast). Without photos it is difficult to be specific, but essentially there is no way to reduce the size of your aerials and symmetries your breast without some form of a breast reduction. There are many types of reductions and many time insurance pays for this. Please contact a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area, I am certain he / she will be happy to help you.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, Md, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

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