Areola Reduction

The nipple areola complex reduction is a surgery to improve the appearance of the central area of the breast, itself it is a minimally invasive event that is performed under local anesthesia.

The normal diameter of the areola should be between 3.5 to 4.2 cm. The normal diameter of the nipple should be 1 cm and its height should not exceed 1.2 cm.

When there is an abnormality in the size of the areola and / or the nipple, this type of surgery can be requested to correct it and improve their appearance.  The diameter of the areola and the projection of the nipple can both be reduced.

Within this set of procedures it is also possible to improve the appearance and correct the inverted nipples.

Areola reduction surgery can be performed on both men and women.

When a patient does not feel comfortable with her body, especially during intimate moments, it dramatically affects self-confidence. Surgery offers a direct way to improve this aspect to improve emotional health.

This surgery can be performed on its own, in the doctor’s office under local anesthesia or you can also opt for a slightly deeper sedation in the operating room. It is common that it is also performed in combination with other surgeries that improve the appearance of the breasts in both breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction.