Areola Reduction: is there an alternative to the donut technique?

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Female, 5’5, 80 kilos, thin skin. I’d like an areola reduction but not a fan of the donut technique. Is there an alternative such as base if nipple as I already have scars there from inverted nipple repair.

Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Areola reduction is a common component of a number of other aesthetic breast surgery procedures such as breast reduction, breast uplift (mastopexy), and correction of tuberous breast changes. It can also be performed as a standalone procedure. In order to reduce the size of the areola, it is usually necessary to have a scar all the way around it. This usually heals well and is placed at the junction between the areola and normal skin to help disguise it.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Yes it is possible to reduce diameter of the areola with skin removal around the base of the areola, but not a lot. If you already have a scar there it could be worth trying.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

In order to downsize the areola an incision will be need to go around the circumference of the areola.  Typically these scars heal very well and are hardly noticeable.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Hagen Schumacher, PhD, FRCS(Plast), FEBOPRAS · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for your enquiry. With an areolar reduction, you would always have a scar around your areola.

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