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Breast

Areola Reduction

Resize wide or asymmetrical areolas into proportioned circles that sit neatly on your breast mound, restoring confidence in swimsuits, low-cut tops, and intimate moments again.

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Dr. Jean-Paul Leva
Dr. Jean-Paul Leva Board-Certified Cosmetic & General Surgeon, FACS

Areola Reduction

What Is Areola Reduction?

Areola reduction (sometimes called nipple-areola complex reduction) is a short outpatient procedure that decreases the diameter of overly large, stretched, or uneven areolas while preserving nipple sensation and breastfeeding potential. Our board-certified surgeons remove a thin donut of pigmented skin, tighten the surrounding tissue, and close the incision with dissolvable sutures hidden at the edge of the areola.

Results appear immediately, with swelling and pink edges fading over 4–6 weeks; most people return to desk work in three days and light exercise in seven

Ideal for: Adults bothered by areolas wider than ~4.5 cm, left-right asymmetry, or changes after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or previous surgery.

Areola Reduction

How Areola Reduction Works: A Closer Look

  1. Prep & anesthesia

    Local anesthesia with light oral sedation (general available with an MD/DO anesthesiologist on request).

  2. Key steps

    A precise “cookie-cutter” incision removes excess areolar skin; all high-quality dissolvable sutures are placed in a purse-string pattern for a crisp, almost invisible edge.

  3. Duration & after-care

    45–60 minutes; you’ll wear a soft surgical bra, keep incisions dry for 48 hours, and apply antibiotic ointment twice daily—no suture removal visits needed.

  4. Healing timeline

    Back to desk work in 2–3 days; gym and chest workouts after 2 weeks; scar blends into the areola border over 3–6 months, with 12-month doctor-guided follow-up.

Leva Medical physician group

Physician-led care

Why Leva Medical?

  • Board-certified physicians at every step
    Your surgery is performed by a board-certified surgeon, with non-surgical enhancements managed by our aesthetic specialist.

  • Family-run since 1986
    Warm, transparent care in English or Spanish.

  • Tailored plans & natural-looking results
    We craft a hand-in-glove treatment that fits your unique anatomy—never a one-size-fits-all template.

  • 12-month doctor-guided follow-up
    Complimentary visits keep healing on track.

  • Transparent, easy-to-understand pricing
    Clear quotes upfront with zero surprise fees.

Areola Reduction

Benefits of Areola Reduction

  1. Balanced Proportions

    Shrinks enlarged areolas to match breast size for a harmonious look.

  2. Symmetry Correction

    Evens out left-right diameter differences in one session.

  3. Nearly Invisible Scar

    All dissolvable, high-quality sutures hide the incision line so it fades discreetly into natural pigmentation.

  4. Confidence Reboot

    Feel comfortable braless, in swimwear, or during intimacy without nipple covers or padding.

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Areola Reduction

Is This the Right Treatment for Me?

  • Ideal candidates
    Are healthy, non-smoking individuals with enlarged or asymmetric areolas and realistic goals.
  • Downtime is minimal
    desk work in <1 week; avoid chest workouts for 2 weeks.
  • Health prerequisites
    include stable weight and normal breast imaging if age-appropriate.
  • Alternatives
    For patients seeking overall breast reshaping, a breast lift, augmentation, or fat grafting can be combined in the same operative session.
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Areola Reduction

FAQs - Areola Reduction

How much does Areola Reduction cost?
Areola reduction at Leva Medical starts at $5,800 and includes your board-certified surgeon, private surgical suite, dissolvable sutures, and 12-month doctor-led follow-up. With approved credit, payments can be as low as $175–$275 per month after a typical deposit. Exact quote after exam; individual needs vary.
Can I go home the same day?
Yes. It’s an outpatient surgery—after about an hour in recovery, a trusted adult can drive you home, and you can shower the next morning.
Do I need special after-care?
Simply keep the surgical bra on for 48 hours, apply antibiotic ointment twice daily, and avoid heavy lifting for one week—no drains, massages, or recovery houses needed.
Are there alternative procedures or complementary add-ons?
Many patients pair areola reduction with a breast lift, augmentation, or fat grafting for complete breast harmony. Your surgeon will recommend the best combination for your goals.
Will it hurt?
Most patients feel only mild pressure during the local anesthetic injection and describe postoperative discomfort as a 2–3 / 10, easily managed with acetaminophen.
What will the scar look like?
The incision hides along the pigmented border and typically fades to a thin, barely noticeable line within six months. Individual results vary.
How long do results last?
Results are considered permanent, but future pregnancy, weight fluctuation, or significant breast surgery can stretch the areola again.

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