Besides the shape and volume of the breast, the appearance of the nipples and areola is also important. Their size, position and appearance are likewise decisive for the aesthetics of the breast. The shape of the nipples is usually congenital, but changes can occur due to pregnancies or strong weight fluctuations. A nipple correction or areola correction can create the desired aesthetics and remedy any functional disorders. Depending on the extent, we carry out these procedures under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia. Reasons for a nipple or areola correction are, for example:
- Inverted/retracted nipples
- Nipples that are too large
- Areolas that are too large
- Asymmetrical nipples
Inverted nipple correction
Inverted nipples (also called retracted nipples) are sometimes perceived as unaesthetic. The retracted nipples are either congenital or can occur after breastfeeding. This can be adjusted in a simple operation under local anaesthesia. With a small incision in the middle of the nipple, the milk ducts that are too short are severed and the nipple is drawn outwards. You should note that a permanent loss of the ability to breastfeed can occur after the correction.
Nipple reduction
Nipples that are too long or too thick not only look visually unappealing. They can also rub against clothing and trigger inflammation. During the operation, under local anaesthesia, the excess tissue is reduced via a fine incision across the nipple and the nipple is reshaped. An inability to breastfeed can occur.
Areola reduction
Some women suffer from particularly large areolas. We can correct and visually adjust an areola that is too large or uneven by means of an areola reduction. Here, the areola is reduced by ring-shaped or crescent-shaped skin removal. Depending on the extent, this can be carried out under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia.
