Areola Reduction: Risky when Done a Second Time?

November 19, 2012
Asked By:Lea1001 in Quebec, QC

I have had a mini breast lift, with incision around the areolas, about 6 months ago. I find my areolas sitll pretty big for my bra size (areolas of 4,3mm for bra size 34-A). I would have liked to have them reduced to 3mm, but a surgeon told me there were more risks (skin necrosis, loss of sensibility, etc.) when doing an areola reduction for a second time. Is it really risky?

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December 30, 2012

Answer: Secondary Areolar Reduction

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July 4, 2015

Answer: Areolas Can Be Re-reduced.

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July 4, 2015

Answer: Areolas Can Be Re-reduced.

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November 22, 2012

Answer: Repeat Areola Reduction and Risks?

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November 22, 2012

Answer: Repeat Areola Reduction and Risks?

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April 22, 2014

Answer: There is no risk

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April 22, 2014

Answer: There is no risk

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November 21, 2012

Answer: Secondary areolar reduction

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November 21, 2012

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