How can I decrease the size of areola and make them perkier without surgery?

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I am a 21 year old female who has never been pregnant, 159lbs. I am wondering if my breasts will become perkier with weight loss (or without surgery). I would like a more youthful, perkier look with smaller areolas. Would I be a good candidate for a breast lift and nipple surgery?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

There is no technique that will change the size
of the areola and make them perkier without surgery.I recommend a new technique called The Mini
Ultimate Breast Lift&trade;.Using only a
circumareola incision it is possible to reshape your breast tissue creating
upper pole fullness, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to
increase your cleavage.Aligning the
areola and breast tissue over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes
anterior projection.This technique
avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional technique, maintains nipple
sensation and the ability to breast feed.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Jeffrey Rockmore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There is no way to reduce the size of your areola and make your breasts more perky without surgery.  While weight loss may help other areas of your body, it actually can make the breasts less perky.  The volume loss that can accompany weight loss deflates the breasts, making them sag.There are procedures that reduce the areolar size and lift the breasts.  These are mastopexies, or breast lifts, and there are a variety of options depending on:-the amount of sag-the size of the areola-the elasticity of the skin-the size and shape of the breasts.The type of lift used will determine the location and extent of the scars.  These can be done as outpatient procedures with limited recovery time.  For many women, a small implant can also be placed to enhance the shape and further make the breasts look youthful.A consultation with a plastic surgeon can help you determine the best options for your chest.Best of luck with your breasts.Jeff Rockmore

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

A mastopexy will reshaped the breasts and repositioned and resize the areola. There is no nonsurgical way to do this.

Ronald Levine, MD · Answer

I’m sorry to say but you can’t make your breasts perkier without surgery. Weight loss won’t help and can actually make them saggier because of the volume loss. A breast lift and areola reduction would help you get perkier breasts and smaller areolae.

Adam Hamawy, MD · Answer

The only way to make the areola smaller is by surgically reducing them.  If a lift is not needed this can be done as an office procedure under local anesthesia or as part as a formal breast lift or breast reduction.  Usually doing this also makes the nipple more perky.

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