Areola Enhancement Guide

Despite the fact that breast augmentation is one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery, there are many cases in which the woman simply wants to alter the appearance of the areola/nipple. A number of women have nipples that either protrude too far or are inverted, and you will be pleased to know that with a simple procedure both of these issues can be corrected.

The most common form of nipple enhancement surgery is the areola reduction procedure, in which the skin surrounding the nipple is altered to fit proportionately with the breast. The areola, which is the darkly pigmented skin surrounding the nipple, can grow due expand due to age and breast feeding.

The areola reduction procedure is fairly commonplace, with most patients returning to normal activity within 24-48 hours. The procedure usually requires an incision around the areola which generally heals well. The appearance of the scar will vary depending on the amount of tissue removed and the patient’s skin type. As with most scars, fair-skin patients heal best.

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