I am 21 years old and have tubular breast and I have wanted to get them corrected since I was about 14. I am wondering if it is possible to get an areola reduction and release the constriction of the breast first and wait to get implants later on?
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February 1, 2014
Answer: Tuberous breasts can be corrected without augmentation.
This may only be corrected with surgery. To treat puffy nipples, you may need excision. This would be done by making an incision around the areola to remove excess tissue. This could work for you.However, please see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether this...
Areola reduction is a common procedure and the recovery is speedy. It requires an incision and therefore scar around the areola, but the scar can be difficult to notice at is at the border of the areola where is meets the breast skin. It will be a more stark contrast from areola to...
Dear Georgia, thank you for your question. I understand your concern for the size of your areolas, although perfectly normal if you have lost some degree of weight, and some degree of ptosis/sagginess of your breasts. However I agree with the other colleagues: if you are considering having...