Areola reduction
Some women may be displeased with the size of their areola which
may be enlarged due to genetic predisposition, previously having
had large breasts then undergoing tissue loss, stretching of
the areola due to implants or other reasons. The areola reduction
surgery is designed to remove the redundant areola tissue to
improve the overall cosmetic appearance of enlarged areola.
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Surgical
procedure
Incisions are made around the areola like a donut. Tissue
is removed; a pedicle is left and internal purse string
sutures are used to keep the areola from stretching. Sutures
are used to close the incisions and the scar eventually
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Anesthesia
This procedure is usually performed under light sleep sedation
together with local anesthesia.
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Duration
of operation
About 2 hours
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Possible risks and
complications
There is only minimal pain that is mostly gone by the
second or third day and easily controlled by medications.
Infection and bleeding are uncommon risks. Slight irregularities
at the incision line and wound dehiscent may be occurred
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After
care
You can resume most activities in less than one week. The
stitches are removed at seven days. Natural and presentable
appearance in the first week that just gets better over the
next three to six months
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