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I want puffy areolas. Is there any way a surgeon could go about doing this?

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Ariel_KJan 15, 2018

i actually WANT puffy areolas, is there anyway a surgeon could go about doing this?

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William Andrade, MD

Thank you for posting your question.  There are known conditions that are associated with nipples that point downward (like tuberous breasts), and in other cases this is just a normal variation of breast development.  If you're very self conscious it might be worthwhile to seek a consult with a...

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Thank you for your question and photos.It looks like from your photos that an element of the nipple is being pulled down which needs to be looked into. Please refer to your surgeon with regards to this. This area may require massaging an additional incision to release the 'puckered' effect pu...

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Nelson Castillo, MD

Thank you for sharing your question.  It is possible to stretch out the areola to make it larger but this requires an incision being placed around its entire circumference.  Tattoos are a less invasive option but remember that changes in hormone levels, as during pregnancy, will often enlarge th...

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Fillers are a nice way of enlarging the nipple. Its a simple, in office procedure which will last 6 months to a year depending on the filler used.  Seek a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Hope this helps and best wishes. 

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Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS

Yes, nipples can be enlarged. A surgeon could start with something very simple such as injections of hyaluronic acid, to more intensive procedures that involve grafting.

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