Nipple & Areola Correction

This group of minor procedures addresses inverted nipples, enlarged nipples, large areolae, and nipple reconstruction after mastectomy.

Most are performed under local anaesthesia as day procedures with minimal downtime and very high patient satisfaction.

They are often performed alongside other breast surgeries but can be done independently.

Inverted nipples (congenital or longstanding), enlarged or elongated nipples, or enlarged/asymmetric areolae.
Completed breast development.
Good general health with no underlying breast pathology (especially important if nipple inversion is new-onset in adulthood).
Clear discussion if future breastfeeding is a priority.
Realistic expectations about minor, well-concealed scars.

Mild inversions can be corrected while preserving milk ducts.
More involved corrections that divide the milk ducts may affect breastfeeding ability. If breastfeeding is a future priority, this must be discussed before surgery.

No. Areola reduction is a minor day procedure under local anaesthesia.
The scar runs precisely along the areola-skin border, creating a natural transition that is difficult to detect once healed.

Most cases are congenital (present from birth or puberty) due to short milk ducts.
New-onset inversion in adulthood should always be evaluated to rule out underlying breast pathology before cosmetic correction is considered.

Day of procedure: Performed under local anaesthesia, mostly as day-care surgery; home the same day.
First week: Mild tenderness and swelling; most patients return to office work within a few days.
1-2 weeks: Non-dissolvable sutures (if used) removed; most discomfort settles.
4-6 weeks: Avoid pressure on the area and strenuous chest exercise.
Final shape settles over a few weeks; scars fade over several months.

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