Nipple and Areola Reduction Houston

Areola and Nipple Reduction Procedures

For some women, uneven or overly large areolas and protruding nipples can limit clothing choices and affect confidence. Areola and nipple reduction in Houston at Aesthetic Surgery Institute is performed by Dr. Do, a double board-certified cosmetic surgeon with over 20 years of experience, using precise surgical techniques that restore a more symmetrical, proportionate appearance.

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What Is Nipple Reduction Surgery?

Sometimes, the nipples become oversized or the areolas enlarge and become oval-shaped. This can happen due to genetic factors, breastfeeding, or skin stretching. While these natural changes in breast appearance are not harmful, many women prefer to have their nipples and areolas made smaller and more symmetrical to reduce visibility through sheer or silky outfits, and for a younger more pleasing appearance.

A nipple reduction procedure reduces the size of the nipples and/or the dark skin (areola) around them. If the darker skin is reduced, the nipple reduction technically includes an areola reduction. However, areola reduction surgery can also be performed on its own.

What to Expect

The Process for Nipple and Areola Reduction Surgery

The process of areola reduction is actually quite simple. The procedure takes 1-2 hours and is not especially invasive, so you may even be able to return to work a few days after surgery with pain medication and a surgical bra if your surgeon says it is appropriate.

To achieve the look of a smaller, nicely shaped areola, the surgeon will remove a portion of excess skin to create a smaller surface area. A small wedge of nipple tissue might be removed to create a rounder, smaller nipple while leaving the milk ducts intact.

During areola reduction surgery recovery, you should rest and engage in only light activities for the first week or so, as your doctor recommends. After an areola reduction, you’ll need to follow care instructions while your dissolvable stitches disappear. You’ll also need a follow-up visit to ensure the healing process is going as expected.

Will Areola or Nipple Reduction Affect Breastfeeding?

In most cases, nipple and areola reduction procedures are performed in a way that leaves the milk ducts intact, preserving breastfeeding ability. However, as with any breast surgery, there is some risk of affecting milk production or letdown. If you plan to breastfeed in the future, discuss this with Dr. Do during your consultation so the surgical approach can account for your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

You may have an areola or nipple reduction following a breast lift or breast augmentation. For example, breast reduction or reshaping is often performed along with areola surgery. If combined with other procedures, recovery may take slightly longer but the cost may be less than if done separately.

Ideal candidates are women in good health who do not have any conditions that may increase risks. In most cases, following reduction surgery, nipple sensation remains intact and breastfeeding is possible for most women.

A related non-surgical procedure is areola restoration. Rather than being strictly focused on reducing the size of the areola, this semi-permanent makeup method corrects and improves its appearance via careful tattooing. Like any other aesthetic procedure, areola restoration is performed by a professional trained in creating a natural, pleasing nipple appearance.

After breast surgery, the nipple area may heal with a slightly irregular shape or appearance. In these cases, areola restoration is combined with surgery as a finishing aesthetic touch. Once the patient’s tissue is healed enough for tattooing, they can start talking about color and expectations for restoration.

Look and Feel Your Best

Achieve Beautiful, Symmetrical Results With Areola Reduction in Houston, TX

If you’re looking for a trusted, experienced surgeon to perform an areola reduction, areola restoration, or nipple reduction in Houston, look no further than Dr. Do at the Aesthetic Surgery Institute.

Dr. Do is a double board-certified cosmetic surgeon with over 20 years of experience and more than 20,000 procedures performed. All procedures at Aesthetic Surgery Institute are performed in our AAAHC-accredited on-site surgery center, a nationally recognized standard for patient safety in outpatient settings.

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Contact Aesthetic Surgery Institute online or call us at 713-892-5476 for a free consultation and to learn more about nipple and areola reduction in Houston.

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*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.

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