Men’s and women’s breasts contain many milk ducts and hundreds of nerve endings, making your nipples (areolas) more sensitive than other areas. If you’re considering areola correction in NYC to change the shape or size of your nipples, your surgeon needs to thoroughly understand the unique anatomy of the breast. It’s an art and science that takes years to master, with specifics that differ from patient to patient.
At Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani—an award-winning plastic surgeon—specializes in breast procedures. We know from experience how complex breast surgery is, so we’re here to explain the kinds of areola correction.
The Kinds of Areola Correction
In NYC, there’s more than one way to approach areola surgery. When performing nipple reduction surgery, we create a small incision on the border of the areola to then remove excess nipple tissue. This allows mothers who breastfed, men struggling with gynecomastia, and people born with larger nipples to reduce the size and protrusion of their nipples.
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Reconstructive nipple surgery creates a new areola. Often, you can pair surgery with medical tattooing to give the new areola permanent, natural-looking color.
Breast vs Nipple Surgery
While some patients may struggle with their breasts and nipples, others may only struggle with one. These surgeries are different, but can be combined. For example, many men with gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue) pair surgical male breast reduction in NYC with areola surgery to minimize overall “puffiness.”
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Male vs Female Areola Correction
We can’t emphasize the importance of working with a specialist enough, as male nipples differ from female nipples, too. Your surgeon has to account for these inherent differences—for example, men’s nipples are generally smaller, more oval-shaped, and more on the sides (lateral) than women’s.
Work With Surgeons Invested In Your Success
When it comes to changing the features that make you who you are, you need to work with experts. As a top breast surgeon, Dr. Bassiri-Tehrani isn’t just transforming patients’ bodies—he’s transforming their lives.
Still have questions about areola correction in NYC? Book your consultation at Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery to clear the path toward the most confident version of you.
