What is Areola Surgery?

Areola Surgery is a corrective cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the shape, size, or projection of the nipple and areola for a more balanced breast appearance. It includes two main techniques — Inverted Nipple Correction and Areolar Reduction Surgery. Inverted Nipple Correction releases the tethering tissue that causes the nipple to retract inward, while preserving the milk ducts for possible future breastfeeding. Areolar Reduction Surgery, on the other hand, reduces the diameter of enlarged areolas (typically to 8–11 mm) for a more proportionate and aesthetically pleasing result. DA Plastic Surgery performs these delicate procedures using fine incisions and precise suturing to ensure minimal scarring, symmetrical outcomes, and restored nipple projection.

Ideal for: Areola Surgery is ideal for individuals with inverted nipples, enlarged areolas, or disproportionate nipple-areolar complexes. It is also suitable for women who have experienced nipple inversion after breastfeeding or hormonal changes. Patients who feel self-conscious about nipple shape, asymmetry,...

Estimated cost

$1,500 – $3,500

Procedure time

1-2 hours

Recovery

7 days