Just curious as to why surgeons seem to always make circular incisions on the areola, when their natural shape is mostly not circular?
Answer: Why are areolas always made circular in breast reductions? 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.
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Answer: Why are areolas always made circular in breast reductions? 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.
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July 6, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction Question 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.
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July 6, 2019
Answer: Breast Reduction Question 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.
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Answer: Breast Reduction 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!
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Answer: Breast Reduction 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!
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July 10, 2019
Answer: Areolar shape after breast reduction Hi and welcome to our forum!
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July 10, 2019
Answer: Areolar shape after breast reduction Hi and welcome to our forum!
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