AREOLA REDUCTION
Areola reduction is a simple, precise procedure that changes the size or shape of the areola to create a more balanced, natural breast appearance. The procedure can be performed on its own under local anesthesia or as part of a breast lift or reduction. It offers patients subtle but meaningful improvement in proportion, symmetry, and confidence.
PROCEDURES / BREAST / AREOLA REDUCTION
DR. SCHULTZ'S APPROACH
Dr. Kelly Schultz performs areola reduction with meticulous attention to both detail and balance. Her goal is to refine the areola in a way that looks completely natural, while maintaining softness, symmetry, and proportion relative to the breast shape.
WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE
Ideal candidates for areola reduction are individuals who:
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Feel that their areolas are enlarged, stretched, or asymmetric
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Desire refined balance after weight change, breastfeeding, or prior surgery
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Have naturally large areolas and wish for smaller, more proportionate size
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Experience changes following a breast lift or reduction that they would like to refine
Areola reduction is also performed routinely during breast lift (mastopexy) or breast reduction procedures to ensure symmetry and proportion after tissue reshaping.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Areola reduction is typically performed in the office under local anesthesia, offering a comfortable and efficient experience. For patients undergoing other breast procedures, it is completed as part of the same operation.
Dr. Schultz makes a circular incision around the outer border of the areola and removes a small ring of tissue to achieve the desired size and shape. The incision is closed with fine, dissolvable sutures, creating a smooth, natural transition between the areola and surrounding skin.
The procedure takes about one hour when performed independently, and patients return home shortly afterward.
RECOVERY AND HEALING
When performed as part of a larger breast procedure, recovery follows the typical healing course of the larger procedure.
DAYS 0-3
Mild swelling or sensitivity is common and easily managed with over-the-counter medication.
WEEKS 1-2
Sutures begin to dissolve, and swelling subsides. Most patients resume light activity within 24 hours.
WEEKS 3-6
Incisions fade, and the areola takes on a refined, natural shape.
MONTHS 3-6
Final results are visible. Symmetrical, balanced, and softly contoured areolas blend beautifully with the breast.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Areola reduction offers a subtle yet impactful improvement in breast aesthetics by restoring proportion, symmetry, and confidence with a quick, comfortable procedure. Dr. Schultz combines surgical precision with a refined aesthetic eye to achieve natural, balanced results. During consultation, she discusses each patient’s goals and creates a personalized plan that delivers lasting harmony and elegance.