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How can I make my areolas smaller and lighter without surgery? (Photo)

Nah'VeyahMay 11, 2015
I'm 21 with no kids. I wear a 38DD and I have very big and very dark areolas...I don't like it, I find it unattractive and disgusting. So my question is, how can I make my areolas smaller and lighter with out surgery?

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Camille Cash, MD

From the photos you have some herniated tissue causing the look that bothers you. This can be addressed surgically to reshape them. You do not appear to have tubular breasts. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

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Breasts come in all sizes and shapes. Your genetics play a big role in how yours appear. When you are a little older you can consider breast reduction surgery to give you breasts that you feel are more in line with your body. I encourage you to wear supportive bras to help prevent neck and...

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Areola reduction surgery which involves a scar that goes around the circumference of the areola is the procedure to make the areola smaller. However based on the photos the recommended procedure for you would be a breast lift. This would include downsizing the areola as well as addressing...

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