Is there any medical reasons for surgeons to reduce the areola size during a breast reduction? I wear a 16E size bra and have very long breast. One is 3.5cm longer than the other. My areolas are 6cm wide. I'm concerned about any complications concerning nipple loss, and nerve damage. I've only just learned we have montgomery glands around the areola. Do the montgomery glands get removed during a breast reduction? Do we need them? Can I get a breast reduction without areola reduction? Thanks
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Can I get a breast reduction without areola reduction? Thank you for the question and picture. Based on the photograph alone, you seem to be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Can I get a breast reduction without areola reduction? Thank you for the question and picture. Based on the photograph alone, you seem to be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery; this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform.
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Answer: Areolar diameter with breast surgery Your areolar diameter doesn't really have to change much unless you want it to with a breast reduction. In many instances patient's desire that as the pigmented skin stretches over time. Typically an areolar diameter ends up being 38-45cm following surgery and are cut with a metal marker ("cookie cutter) or done freehand. If you have concerns over that, it's not a big deal to modify your marking design and adapt the procedure.
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Answer: Areolar diameter with breast surgery Your areolar diameter doesn't really have to change much unless you want it to with a breast reduction. In many instances patient's desire that as the pigmented skin stretches over time. Typically an areolar diameter ends up being 38-45cm following surgery and are cut with a metal marker ("cookie cutter) or done freehand. If you have concerns over that, it's not a big deal to modify your marking design and adapt the procedure.
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May 13, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction without an areola reduction Thanks for posting your questions and photograph. You appear to be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery to lift your breasts back up your chest wall and address your asymmetry. Complications can occur with any surgery which is why its important to select a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast reduction surgery. Nipple loss is very rare. Its normal to experience some decrease or change in sensation after surgery as the nerves are disturbed during the procedure. These changes will tend to improve over 6 months or so as bruised nerves recover but most patients are left with some mild sensory change which varies from person to person. You can have a breast reduction without an areola reduction but the usual recommendation would be to come down to about 4.5cm diameter and this carries no additional risk. In the hands of an experienced surgeon, you will achieve an excellent result. By far, the patients undergoing breast reduction in my practice, are amongst the happiest.
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May 13, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction without an areola reduction Thanks for posting your questions and photograph. You appear to be an excellent candidate for breast reduction surgery to lift your breasts back up your chest wall and address your asymmetry. Complications can occur with any surgery which is why its important to select a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast reduction surgery. Nipple loss is very rare. Its normal to experience some decrease or change in sensation after surgery as the nerves are disturbed during the procedure. These changes will tend to improve over 6 months or so as bruised nerves recover but most patients are left with some mild sensory change which varies from person to person. You can have a breast reduction without an areola reduction but the usual recommendation would be to come down to about 4.5cm diameter and this carries no additional risk. In the hands of an experienced surgeon, you will achieve an excellent result. By far, the patients undergoing breast reduction in my practice, are amongst the happiest.
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction Hi, thanks for sharing your concern and photos with us!
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May 8, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction Hi, thanks for sharing your concern and photos with us!
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