What Do I Need to Know About Areola Reduction?

asked 2 years ago by mmmedve in 92692
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: nipples

I'm 20 years old and very unhappy with the size of my nipples and and considering surgery. They are both about 8-9 cm in diameter. I have no plans to have children in the near future. What do I need to know about nipple surgery?

5 answers to What Do I Need to Know About Areola Reduction?

Areola reduction

Hi, I would recommend seeing a plastic surgeon for an evaluation in order to discuss your options. Your areolae may be enlarged if the breasts are very large, or if you have tuberous breasts, in which the breast tissue tends to grow out and "flop" down instead of forming a typical round mound on the chest. Areola reduction itself is a straightforward procedure in which the excess pigmented tissue is removed and sutures are placed around the entire areola. However, if you... more

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Areolar Reduction

Although it seems like it would be easy to just cut the outer circumference of the areola to reduce the diameter, there are a number of things to consider regarding the outcome. Lets say that with your diameter areola of 8 to 9cm, (this is quite large) you wanted to have a reduction to a 4cm diameter. This means that the radius of the your areola will be reduced by 2 to 2.5 cm. When this is done, the nipple will essentially be raised that much higher on your breast. This is OK if your... more

Leslie H. Stevens, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Areola reduction.

Areola reduction surgery may be very effective in reducing the size of the areola. However, this procedure may be associated with unsatisfactory results. For example, you may find that the breast profile is flattened after this procedure. It is also important to know that the areola scar will always be noticeable (some more than others). This may be because the scar heals with too much or too little pigment or because the scar is raised. You should also be aware, that areola reduction... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Different options in areola reduction

Patients today have many different options in the reduction of the areola. The most important first step is to determine if this is all that the patient needs to create a pleasing breast shape and appearance. In many patients, the large areola may also be a component of an abnormally shaped breast caused from tuberous breast deformity or natural sagging of the breast. Your plastic surgeon will be able to review your options and help you decide which procedures will create a... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

The procedure is relatively straight forward

The procedure is relatively straight forward but when your areola are this wide, you may have a tuberous or constricted breast, especially if you have not had children. Also, if your breasts are large, the proportionality has to be kept in mind to. I would recommend that you visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon so they can examine you and go over your options. Dr Edwards

Michael C. Edwards, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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