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Another benefit of this procedure is that the size of the areola can be reduced as, quite often, it has been stretched out, after breastfeeding.
The traditional technique requires three incisions, the so-called “anchor incisions” consisting of an incision around the nipple, a second vertical which goes down to the fold of the breast and a third one underneath the fold of the breast. More recent developments allow us to accomplish the same operation with only two incisions in most cases and in mild cases only a single incision. The two incisions are one around the nipple and a second vertical (called the “lollipop technique”) while the single incision technique is only around the areola.
Dr Papanastasiou will be in a position to advise you as to which incision is best for you after your physical examination.
Generally, bruising is rare and discoloration, if any, will last approximately two weeks. There may be slight swelling of the breasts for up to three months. You are usually functional after one week and can generally return to work at that time.