If you feel your areolas are too large, uneven, or out of proportion with your breasts, areola reduction surgery can create a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing appearance. This simple, outpatient procedure can be performed on its own or in combination with other breast surgeries for a more harmonious result.
At The Brandow Clinic Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Kirk Brandow offers areola reduction to patients in Main Line Philadelphia and Somers Point, NJ. His approach is focused on creating results that look natural, symmetrical, and in proportion with your overall breast shape.
What Is Areola Reduction?
Areola reduction is a surgical procedure that decreases the diameter of the areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) while maintaining its natural shape and contour. It is often chosen by patients who feel their areolas are:
- Too large in proportion to the breast
- Asymmetrical in size or shape
- Stretched due to weight changes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or previous surgery
The procedure can be performed on one or both breasts and is fully customized to your needs.
How the Procedure Works
Areola reduction is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on whether it is combined with other procedures. Dr. Brandow makes a circular incision around the outer edge of the areola, removes a small amount of tissue, and then reshapes and sutures the area for a natural result.
Recovery generally includes:
- Mild swelling and soreness for a few days
- Most patients returning to daily activities within 1–2 days
- Stitches removed in about a week
- Minimal scarring, with incision lines blending into the natural edge of the areola
Results are visible immediately and continue to improve as healing progresses.
Who Is a Candidate for Areola Reduction?
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Feel your areolas are too large for your breast size
- Want to correct asymmetry between the areolas
- Are in good overall health and have realistic expectations
Areola reduction can be performed alone or alongside other breast procedures such as augmentation, lift, or reduction.
Why Choose The Brandow Clinic for Areola Reduction?
Though small in size, the areola has a big impact on breast aesthetics. Dr. Kirk Brandow brings more than 30 years of surgical experience and a refined artistic approach to ensure your results are balanced and natural.
At The Brandow Clinic, you’ll receive:
- A personalized surgical plan tailored to your goals
- Careful technique to preserve nipple sensation and natural contours
- Surgery in a private, state-certified facility with board-certified anesthesiologists
- Attentive aftercare to support a smooth recovery
Refine Your Proportions and Confidence
Areola reduction can help bring balance to your breast appearance and enhance your confidence in how you look. Call (610) 617-7949 for our Main Line Philadelphia office or (609) 653-2220 for our Somers Point, NJ location to schedule your consultation.