How to fix puffy nipples/areoles and what is the cost? (photos)

Question

I'm a female and I'm 22 and I've had puffy nipples all my life and I've always hated them so I was wondering what surgery's can be done, the cost, and the healing process.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

you have some fullness under your areola.   A possible treatment would be to make a small incision under the areola however looking at your areolas, I would not recommend any treatment

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Cost varies based on geographic region and surgeon expertise.  There are several options for areola reduction. The most important aspect is to find
a surgeon you are comfortable with.  I recommend that you seek consultation with a
qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate
your question.

Cost varies
by geographic location, surgeon expertise, OR time, anesthesia, length of
procedure etc.  I would recommend that you go to The American Society of
Plastic Surgery website and look for a list of board certified plastic surgeons
in your area.  You can call their offices in advance and ask for quotes
prior to scheduling consultations.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative
plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Surgical costs will vary between practices and locations. I recommend that you seek board certified Plastic Surgeons in your area and meet with them for personalized consultations and quotes.All the best

David Janssen, MD, FACS · Answer

Let me restate your question. You don't like the puffiness of your nipple/areola complex. You are not complaining about the size of the areola. This condition is very common in young women as their breasts grow. Look up Tanner stages of breast development. Some women see this puffiness as erotic/youthful, but you don't like it. To place a scar around your (mostly Left) areola to settle this may not work, and may cause numbness or dysfunction of your breast later in life (breastfeeding). Be careful to see an experienced surgeon, or you could be disappointed. This problem will likely go away with time if you do nothing, considering the size of your breasts. Best of luck to you!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

An areola reduction should do the trick but will leave a permanent scar around the border of the areola.  Best to be evaluated in person.

How to fix puffy nipples/areoles and what is the cost? (photos)

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