Plastic surgery offers a wide variety of corrective surgeries. In addition to the opportunity to enlarge or tighten the breasts, you can also reduce the bust itself or exclusively the nipple areolas. Reduction surgery can hardly be called very popular; most often it is performed as a component of a more complex mammoplasty - for example, mastopexy or reduction plastic surgery. But if you wish, you can undergo surgery only to correct the areola.
This operation is considered safe because it does not affect the glandular tissue. The risk of complications is almost minimal. In addition, the incision technique ensures that postoperative scars are invisible. Recovery after correction of the nipple-areolar complex is quite fast.
How is breast areola reduction performed?
Surgery to correct the areola is quite simple and takes a short time. During the operation, both local and general anesthesia can be used. The type of anesthesia is determined by the anesthesiologist during a preliminary consultation with the patient. In addition, the anesthesiologist also monitors the patient's condition throughout the procedure.
During the operation, the surgeon makes an incision along the edge of the areola, then excises excess pigmented skin tissue. After correction, the incision is sutured with a special intradermal suture - very thin and invisible. After the end of the recovery period, it will be impossible to notice traces of the intervention.
In some cases, the volume of tissue to be removed is very large. In this situation, in addition to the incision along the edge of the areola, a vertical one is made from the edge of the areola to the fold under the breast. After which, excess tissue is also removed, stitches are applied, and the patient is sent to the ward to wake up.
Nipple plastic surgery, as well as changing the shape, size and contour of the areola
Indications for surgery
- Inverted nipples
- Long nipples
- Asymmetrical areolas
- The size and/or shape of the areolas that do not suit the patient
Contraindications for surgery
- Underage
- Breastfeeding period
- Incomplete lactation process
- Mental disorders
- Skin inflammation
- Chronic and infectious diseases (including cardiovascular and circulatory system)
- Predisposition to keloid scars
- Breast diseases
- Oncological diseases
- Diabetes
Elimination of nipple retraction
The surgeon makes a small incision on the chest, dissects the connective tissue, straightens the nipple and fixes its new location using a circular suture. After such an operation, there are practically no noticeable traces of intervention in the affected area.
Correction of the size and/or shape of the areolas
During the operation, the amount of the upper layers of pigmented areolar skin is removed, which, in the opinion of the patient and the surgeon, violates the aesthetics of the breast. It is cut in a circle; the area around the nipples is not affected so that the appearance of the areola is not deformed later. If asymmetry occurs, it is eliminated by giving the areolas the same parameters.
Reducing nipple length
To make the nipples shorter, the surgeon removes their ends. After this, sutures are applied. Experts note that in some cases, the skin along the neck of the nipple is removed.
Preparing for surgery
If you are planning nipple correction, you should first consult with a plastic surgeon who performs this intervention. Find out from the doctor about the nuances of future correction that interest you, asking him all your questions.
If you cannot meet with a surgeon, we draw your attention to the Online Consultation service. Ask any question about the operation and receive an answer from the surgeon within one business day.
Also, in the preoperative period, you need to be examined by doctors and take tests.
Progress of the operation
Correction of the nipple-areolar complex is performed in the superficial layers of the skin of the mammary gland, without affecting its deep layers. This is necessary in order to prevent the formation of scars visible to the naked eye.
Rehabilitation after surgery
The recovery period after plastic surgery of the nipple-areolar complex varies from 10 days to 2 weeks. At this time, there may be hematomas, cracks, and swelling in the area where the correction is performed. However, as a rule, there is no cause for concern during these 2 weeks. You may notice either a significant increase or decrease in nipple sensitivity. This is also a normal phenomenon that accompanies the recovery period.
During rehabilitation, it is mandatory to wear compression garments and regularly treat wounds with an antiseptic prescribed by your doctor. It is also prohibited to sleep on your back or side, go to the sauna, bathhouse, solarium, or be in the open sun. You cannot get the stitches wet or touch your breasts in any way unless absolutely necessary, including kneading and massaging them.
Cost of the operation
The price of nipple plastic surgery depends on the complexity of the surgical intervention. The full cost of the operation is determined by the surgeon at a preliminary consultation, when he gets to know you better and conducts an examination.
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Initial appointment with a plastic surgeon - 1,000 rubles.
Carrying out the operation - from 17,000 rubles.
Other expenses - find out the full receipt of the all-inclusive operation from the clinic administrators by phone. 8 (863) 2-372-000
Is it possible to correct nipples?
In addition to the areolas themselves, you can also change the size and length of the nipples themselves. Most often, women make this request after breastfeeding, since this process sometimes leads to an increase in the size of the nipples and a loss of aesthetics.
In milder cases, the surgeon also makes the nipple shorter by excision of excess tissue. This is a low-traumatic procedure that leaves almost no visible marks. But in a situation where such a procedure is not enough for full aesthetics, it is also possible to remove a small part of the nipple. It is worth noting that this type of operation violates the integrity of the milk ducts due to cutting. Crossing the milk ducts is sometimes also possible with the reverse procedure - correction of inverted nipples, when the nipple-areolar complex is expanded and fixed.
What is the effect based on?
Nipple correction with fillers is a minimally invasive procedure that has few contraindications. We use high-quality products based on hyaluronic acid. This substance is present in the human body and is completely safe. The main thing that makes it useful is its ability to retain moisture. That is, in addition to correcting the volume, hyaluronic acid injections also help improve the overall condition of the skin, making it well-groomed, smooth, and nourished.
The filler gel is gradually eliminated from the body naturally, through the lymph flow, but the tissue at the injection site remains denser and more elastic. This effect is based on the fact that fillers stimulate the production of the skin’s own collagen and elastin.
Rehabilitation after surgery
The recovery period after an intervention of this nature does not take much time. After surgery, slight discomfort or burning may occur in the operated area. As a rule, painkillers and other medications are not required, with the exception of suture treatment. But in some cases, the surgeon may still prescribe analgesics or antibiotics (to prevent the development of an infectious disease).
After just a week, the stitches can be removed. You will have to wear a light bandage for some time. During the rehabilitation period, it is forbidden to apply pressure to the nipples. You will need to avoid wearing too-tight bras for a few weeks, as well as avoid all other situations that could potentially cause breast compression.
Results of the operation
Breast areola reduction is a simple operation, but the final result largely depends on how the patient treated herself during recovery. You cannot take medications that are not approved by your doctor or violate prohibitions. If all requirements are strictly followed, the results will be excellent.
After successful correction and completion of the recovery period, the result will be neat, beautiful, evenly shaped areolas. The diameter of the areolas, which is formed during the operation by the surgeon, as a rule, does not exceed 4-5 centimeters. It is these parameters that allow you to achieve optimal aesthetics. Thanks to the thin incision along the edge of the areola, there are no noticeable scars or scars left on the skin.
The operation has no gender restrictions. Correction of areolas or nipples can also be prescribed to a man, for example, who has suffered from gynecomastia. In this case, the result is the same as in women - a neat shape of the areolas, clear contours, and barely noticeable scars.
How does the procedure work and what results can you expect?
The drug is injected into the problem area using special ultra-thin needles. The doctor selects the injection site and dosage individually, it all depends on the volume of the defect and the characteristics of the tissues of a particular patient. There is no mechanical damage to tissue, there is no risk of developing postoperative complications, there are no stitches or rough scars. There is slight discomfort only directly at the puncture sites.
The procedure is well tolerated, but usually the specialist uses topical anesthesia - a cream that reduces discomfort. After the intervention, slight swelling may persist in the treatment area for 1-2 days.
To make an appointment for nipple correction in Moscow, call us +7 or use the special form on the website. Come to our clinic at st. Marshala Rybalko, 2k6. Experienced specialists at our center will select the best drug for your case and help you regain your self-confidence and sexuality.
Contraindications
As with other surgical interventions, this correction has contraindications:
- chronic diseases of internal organs,
- decompensated diabetes mellitus,
- blood coagulation disorder,
- acute infectious disease,
- tendency to form keloid scars,
- period of pregnancy and lactation,
- age less than 18 years,
- oncology.
The reasons for withdrawal from surgery are determined by the surgeon at the first consultation with the patient. If the patient has one or more contraindications from the list, intervention is not recommended until the cause of refusal is eliminated. For example, if it is an infection, then it is better to visit the surgeon after recovery. Women should refrain from plastic surgery while carrying or feeding a child, as well as during menstruation.
Possible complications
Although the operation is low-traumatic and safe, some complications may still arise. This may be a decrease in nipple sensitivity, a slight decrease, minor cracks and abrasions. These unpleasant consequences occur extremely rarely, are usually temporary and disappear after final recovery. In very rare cases, nipple retraction may occur. In such a situation, repeated correction is indicated.
To reduce the risk of complications, you need to contact a competent specialist in a good clinic, follow all the doctor’s recommendations during the period of preparation and rehabilitation, and also not violate the prohibitions. This approach will reduce the chances of consequences to a minimum.
Preparing for surgery
Correction of the nipples and areola is carried out after a preliminary consultation and examination of the patient. At this stage, you can clarify the features of the operation and the recovery period, the cost, and also select the day of the operation. In addition, you will need to take some tests:
- General blood and urine analysis.
- Blood chemistry.
- ECG.
- Analysis for viral hepatitis, HIV, syphilis.
- Blood clotting test.
- Determination of blood group and Rh affiliation.
It happens that this list needs to be expanded to clarify some indicators.
