35 year old male with large diameter areolas. What are the options besides areola reduction surgery? (Photo)

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Hello. I am a 35 year old man with larger areolas. Right is 32MM, left one is about 38MM; goal would be 25MM. I have small unpronounced nipples. My chest is a bit fatty but I am worried about gynecomastia. I am aware of areola reduction surgeries, however I am concerned that scarring would be worse than the areola diameter issue. Would having some of the fat removed from my chest would help reduce the width? Would having a proper raised nipple constructed help reduce diameter?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From the submitted photo the option that would give you the best chance of your goal look is areola reduction surgery.  The scars typically heal well and are well hidden .  Fat removal for gynecomastia could be done at the same time and complete the look.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

From your photo you do appear to have a component of gynecomastia.  One option, besides areolar reduction, would be ultrasound assisted (VASER) chest liposuction.  Removal of the fat beneath the areolas, along with ultrasound treatment (which can tone the skin), will treat the gynecomastia and may also reduce the diameter of the areolas without resulting in the circumareolar scar associated with areolar reduction.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.

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