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Can I have my areolae reduced with breast lift?

Californiagirl2024May 27, 2024

I’m 29 years old, 5’3”, 150lbs. I’ve lost 65 lbs and am 10 lbs away from my goal weight. My breast got large and sagged when I gained weight. My areola also got big and I hate how they look. Is it possible to lift my breasts and reduce the size of my areola in one surgery? What would be the best option for minimal scarring? I am currently a 34E.

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