I am tiring of the tattoos I got and am exploring removal options. My preference, if possible, given what I understand to be a similar cost, would be to remove the tattooed parts of the areola and surrounding skin, rather than tattoo removal, which isn't guaranteed to remove all ink. Would this be possible, based on my photos/measurements? I am typically a 34B Non-tattooed skin directly round nipple = 1-2cm diameter Tattooed area = 5-6 cm diameter Am ok with some areola stretching after.
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Answer: Can I have the tattooed portion of my nipple skin removed instead of undergoing tattoo removal? (photos
While it is not guaranteed, you should understand that your ability to breastfeed following surgery may be negatively impacted. This is a risk related to any cosmetic breast surgery, even if it is rare in occurrence.
The answer is you could do it—certainly, but I would not suggest doing it for a couple of reasons.First off, you have a nice result and your areola have a nice shape, albeit a little bigger than you would like. However, if you make them smaller you will also change the shape of your br...
Denis L. Gonyon, Jr., MD (account suspended) says:
The best option would be a procedure under local anesthesia called an areola reduction. You can discuss to what degree you would like to reduce the size with your surgeon during a consultation.
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