Can Montgomery glands (bumpy areolas) be removed during breast lift surgery? (photo)

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS · Answer

Montgomery's tubercles are modified sebaceous glands that serve to lubricate and keep the nipples soft and supple. All women have them, but  in some they are more visible than in others, and they usually change with pregnancy. All, however, are normal and not at all unattractive to men or babies (and only the former care)! You could have one or two large ones removed, but scars would remain. Sort of like trying to remove all the chocolate chips from chocolate chip cookies--they just wouldn't be the same at all! You will already have plenty of scarring from your breast lift--don't ask for more with this request. Please. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for yur question and sharing your photo. Yes, you can have them removed. However, it is likely that scarring will occur. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, should and could are two different things.  I am sure they could be removed, but I not sure 1) you would like the scars, 2) that some new ones may not reform 3)  the glands do have a role in keeping the areola and nipple supple and may play a role in stimulating a newborn's desire to latch to the breast though of course I do not know if you plan to have more children or would breast feed.  Good Luck.

Hilton Becker, MD · Answer

Yes the outer row of tubercles  can be removed as part of the areolar reduction ,which is part of the breast reduction.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

These are normal appendages on the areola. Trying to remove some of the larger ones will leave scars.

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