If you’re feeling self-conscious about the size or shape of your nipples or areolas, you’re not alone. Nipple/areola reduction is a safe, effective procedure to help you achieve a more balanced and proportionate appearance.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Dawes is known for his exceptional attention to detail and empathetic patient care. If you’re unhappy with the size or shape of your nipples, areolas, or both, you may be a good candidate for nipple/areola reduction with Dr. Dawes. This blog delves into nipple/areola reduction and the factors that make patients good candidates.
What is Nipple/Areola Reduction?
Nipple/areola reduction is designed to reshape or reduce the size of the nipples or areolas (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipples) to achieve a more balanced appearance.
This surgery is ideal for people (both women and men) who feel that their nipples or areolas are too large, asymmetrical, or have changed over time due to factors like pregnancy or aging. The goal is to enhance comfort and confidence with a more proportionate look.
Who Is an Ideal Candidate For Nipple/Areola Reduction?
You may be an ideal candidate for nipple/areola reduction if you can say “yes” to the following things.
- Specific Appearance Concerns: One of the main factors in determining candidacy is how you feel about your nipple and areola appearance. Are you unhappy with the size, shape, symmetry, or overall appearance of your nipples or areolas? This surgery can correct those concerns and resolve other cosmetic issues like puffiness, long nipples, and droopy nipples also.
- Breast Changes Over Time: Many people who are good candidates for this surgery experience unwanted breast changes after losing a lot of weight, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Nipple/areola reduction can be a big part of a general breast appearance refresh.
- Good General Health: Your overall health is also important when determining candidacy for nipple/areola reduction. You need to have stable physical health and good mental health, too. Dr. Dawes takes the time to review realistic expectations with you to ensure the surgery is the right fit for you.
In some cases, patients are a good fit for nipple/areola reduction but want more dramatic changes affecting the whole breast. In those situations, Dr. Dawes may recommend combining surgeries, like having a breast augmentation at the same time. Or, nipple/areola reduction may be part of breast lift surgery.
Nipple/Areola Reduction in Calgary, AB
If you’re considering nipple/areola reduction, we invite you to schedule a consultation at Jeffrey C. Dawes, MD, FRCSC Plastic and Dermatologic Surgery by calling 403-571-3141.
