I'm 19 and I've always had big areolas, I hate the way both of my breast look, would I qualify for a reduction? (Photos)

The difference between breast reduction and breast lift is the amount of breast tissue that is removed during the procedure. The more tissue removed, the smaller your breast cup after the operation. An insurance paid breast reduction has a minimum amount of tissue to be removed. One common number is the removal of 600 grams or so to qualify. I doubt you have that much to give up and keep a reasonable breast size. I suggest you consider a breast lift with or without breast implants.Always speak with board certified plastic surgeons....

I would suggest an areola reduction +/- a breast lift to help improve things. I don't feel that a breast reduction would be in your best interest but that depends on what you want to achieve. you need to see a PS and run through the pros and cons.

From your photos it appears breast reduction is probably not a good match for you. Instead, you may be a good candidate for a procedure to reduce the size of the areolas and lift the breasts. I urge you to discuss these options with a board-certified plastic surgeon, who can make a personalized recommendation in-person. Best of luck. 

It's certainly possibly to reduce the size of large areolae, and the operation can sometimes even be done under local anesthesia, for the right patient. 

It does not look like you need a reduction. You would benefit from a breast lift and your areola's would be reduced during the lift.

it does not look like you would qualify for insurance coverage because it looks like you would benefit from a lift and not a reduction per se.

Dear Candicedj87,You are a good candidate for an areolar reduction procedure or "donut mastopexy."  Speak to an American Board of Plastic Surgery board certified plastic surgeon for a discussion of your goals, options and expectations.  Good luck!

Hello dear!Thanks for the photos and question.Based on your photos you are a good candidate for an areola reduction with a lift, so they look perkier, youthful and with a nice shape.I recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your concerns and goals.Good luck :)

I think you are great candidate to reduce the areola and perform a breast lift at the same time.   I would expect that this could be done with a "lollipop" type incision. this could lift your breast to a more natural position and also reduce your areolar size. I would recommend against a peri-areolar incision only.  (donut).  I think this would likely stretch back out over time and you would likely not get as much lift as you need. See a board certified plastic surgeon in you area and you should be able to get a better answer with an in person examination.