Nipple and Areola Surgery
More women than ever are choosing nipple and areola surgery to enhance the appearance of the breast area. This type of procedure can address a range of concerns, including correcting inverted nipples, reducing nipples that appear oversized or uneven, and resizing enlarged areolae (the darker skin surrounding the nipple). In many cases, nipple and areola reshaping can be safely carried out in-clinic using a local anaesthetic.
The treatment begins with the precise application of a local anaesthetic to ensure comfort throughout the procedure. Once the area is fully numb, the surgeon reshapes the nipple or areola based on the individual’s needs. This may involve releasing and correcting an inverted nipple, decreasing the diameter of the areola, or reducing the projection or width of the nipple for a more balanced appearance.
Nipple or areola reshaping can create a more natural, proportionate breast appearance. For many women, the procedure leads to increased confidence, improved body image, and a renewed sense of self-esteem.
General
1 hour
Day Case
From £3600* for both sides or £2800* for one side
Light exercise can resume after 4-6 weeks
Yes
The surgery may take between 30-60minutes, depending upon the specific procedure
If an inverted nipple is corrected, a protective dressing is designed to be worn for 4-weeks after the procedure. This is to stop the nipple being squashed by a bra. For nipple reduction or areolar reduction procedures, surgical tapes and/or glue is used, and the tapes are kept in place for at least two weeks.
For the first two weeks after surgery, no heavy lifting or significant exercise should be undertaken. Slowly building up exercise intensity after that is recommended.
In any surgical procedure, problems can occur relating to infection or delayed healing – these are more likely in people who smoke.
Bleeding is seldom a significant problem but can occur. In some people, problematic scarring (keloid or hypertrophic) resulting in thickened scars may occur.
Further surgery is sometimes required for the sub-optimal result.