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The areola size and shape can be maintained in a breast reduction, if the patient desires that. Many times the areola is very large, uneven, or lopsided and most patients want the areola size reduced. Typically your PS will cut a doughnut-shaped piece of tissue out of your areola where the scar can be more easily hidden and prevent stretching.
Dear milbow,Thank you for your question. Most nipples are made circular after a reduction or lift. This shape is the most common shape for nipples (circular or ovoid). Most nipples are not perfect circles but are circular in overall shape.Best regards,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D. Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Real Self Hall of Fame
Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Although the shape of the areola may be distorted as the breast fluctuates in size and shape, the areola naturally has a circular shape. This is why plastic surgeons create circular areolas. Best of luck!Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.
Hi and welcome to our forum!The areola is naturally circular in shape. Areolar shape is affected by breast size and weight, ambient temperature, gravity, and sexual stimulation. At surgery, the circular shape is chosen usually between 38-42 mm in diameter) and is mapped with the patient in the supine position (where effects of gravity and position are minimized). After surgery, areolar shape will vary from circular when supine to oval when standing.Best wishes...
A third breast reduction, or "re-reduction," can be an option, but it comes with some specific risks. One of the primary concerns is preserving the blood supply to the nipple and areola. If the blood supply is compromised, it could lead to nipple necrosis, though this is rare with careful...
Breasts sag for a number of reasons: loss of elasticity and tightness with the aging process, pregnancy and breast feeding, weight gain/loss, BMI, gravity, smoking, no exercise, not wearing supportive bras. Saggy breasts can be corrected with a breast lift and/or reduction. At some point a H b...
Dear lyndres30,It is too early in your healing process to determine whether or not you need a revision. You need to wait a good 4-6 months before determining if a revision will be necessary.Good luck,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D. Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American...
Thank you for your question.It is difficult to say for sure without pictures, but you would probably need a anchor shaped scar ("wise pattern"). Limited incision reduction which leads to less scarring may not be an option. Breast Reduction is very gratifying surgery for both the patient and the...
Dear christy71470, based on your photos, it looks like you have significant asymmetry and you will most likely need a revision surgery in order to achieve more symmetry. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a...
As breasts your size can cause back and neck pain, it can also be worse with scoliosis which should support an insurance claim for coverage.
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