Is it REALLY necessary to use permanent stitches when someone is getting only a SLIGHT areola reduction? (photo)

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I'm an athlete naturally thin and very flat chested barely an A cup. I don't have HUGE areolas but I would love to have them made slightly smaller to better much my super tiny breasts but I do NOT want permanent stitches placed in my body as I am against having foreign objects. Is it REALLY necessary when someone is getting only a SLIGHT areola reduction to use permanent stitches rather than dissolvable one? I am NOT interested in getting breast implants that it out of the question.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Simply stated, different surgeons have different preferences, and often the decision may be based on the degree of reduction.  The technique most commonly applied is the removal of a "donut" of areolar skin.  The outer circle is then sutured to the inner circle in layers.  Surgeons worry that due to tension, the areolar diameter may have a tendency to increase over time as the skin stretches.  Consequently, some doctors will place a permanent suture as a "purse string" to stabilize the diameter of the areola.  Other physicians find the stitch, which may be palpable as a ring, more objectionable, and will use longer acting, but dissolvable sutures.   The decision may be influenced by the degree of reduction, as a larger reduction produces greater tension, and greater risk of stretching.  I would suggest that you discuss your concerns with your operative surgeon.

Ciro Adamo, PhD, MD · Answer

I completely agree with Dr Blinski. Looking at your picture, independently of the sutures that may be used, I don't think you would be a candidate for areolar reduction.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based upon the posted photo WHY are you having areolar reductions anyway? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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