My breasts are slightly stretched from weight gain and then weight loss, particularly in the aerola region. When they are cold though, the aerola shrinks and I really like the size and shape at that point. I know a traditional breast lift would lead to a more drastic results but I dont want that big of a change and I would also like to avoid any vertical scar if possible. I know an aerola reduction would be slightly different result than when they are cold but would it be a similar?
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Areola reduction is a common component of a number of other aesthetic breast surgery procedures such as breast reduction, breast uplift (mastopexy), and correction of tuberous breast changes. It can also be performed as a standalone procedure. In order to reduce the size of the areola, it is...
Yes, you can still have an areolar reduction if you have superficial veins in the area. This vein is just a small branch of a much larger network. Any loss of this vein is typically inconsequential as the blood will be diverted to deeper vessels. Schedule a consultation with a board certified...
It is best to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation. If the shape of the areola is due to the degree of skin laxity on the overall breast then a reduction of the areola would likely not give you the results that you want. An examination will reveal...