While some people—men and women alike—are born with larger nipples or areolas, others develop them as their hormones shift, especially after breastfeeding. People tend to use the terms “nipples” and “areolas” interchangeably, but these areas and the procedures needed to reshape them are unique.
At Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery, we empower beauty®, and that looks different for everyone. Here’s what you should consider when deciding between nipple and areola reduction near New Jersey.
Nipple Reduction Surgery
Located at the center of the areola, the nipple is a raised, cylindrical structure that contains openings for milk ducts and thousands of nerves. Nipple reduction focuses on altering the nipples’ length to reverse protrusion, while nipple correction can address inverted nipples.
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Our surgeons may recommend waiting to undergo nipple surgery until after you are done breastfeeding, as the procedure can interfere with milk ducts. The procedure involves removing a small portion of tissue to adjust the nipple’s size through tiny incisions along its natural borders, making scarring as inconspicuous as possible. While surgery does carry a risk for permanent sensation loss, normal nipple sensation returns for most patients.
Areola Reduction Surgery
The areola refers to the circular area of darker-colored skin that surrounds the nipple. The areolas often enlarge in size when people undergo a growth spurt and their breasts grow rapidly, causing the areolas to stretch to accommodate the sudden changes.
Areola correction reduces the circumference of the areola, restoring an ideal proportion between the areolas and the breasts. By carefully removing tissue along the border of the areola where the darkened skin ends, we minimize visible scarring. That being said, our surgeons also offer laser treatments for scar reduction as needed and may recommend body tattooing to restore an even, natural-looking pigment after areola reduction near New Jersey—especially for patients with darker skin tones.
NYC’s Top Surgeons Are Here to Help
We understand that the decision to undergo nipple or areola reduction is deeply personal, whether it’s driven by aesthetic or physical comfort concerns. Our renowned plastic surgeons are here to guide you through making confident decisions about your care, so you can achieve all of your goals.
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It all starts with a consultation, where we’ll openly discuss your situation and help you craft a personalized treatment plan. Neither nipple nor areola surgery is universally better than the other. In fact, we often perform them together, especially in cases of men with gynecomastia and women who have breastfed. Many women also pair these procedures with a breast lift (mastopexy) in NYC to simultaneously address sagging, while those seeking more dramatic volume may opt for augmented breasts in NYC.
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