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Is there a way to reduce the size of my areolas without surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: That will require surgery by a plastic surgeon.

Answered 4/20/2014

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