Breast
Areola reduction
Reduce an enlarged areola to a proportionate size, with a discreet scar hidden at its border.
Quick Facts
- Procedure time: Usually about 25 minutes
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia, sometimes with sedation
- Clinic stay: Same-day discharge
- Recovery: Around 1 week
- Exercise: Strenuous activity avoided for about 2 weeks
- Final result: Scar matures over several months
- Price: Determined after consultation
- Minimum age: From 18 years
What it is
Areola reduction decreases the diameter of an enlarged areola, the pigmented skin around the nipple. Areolae can be naturally large or can stretch with pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight change, or after breast surgery. When they look out of proportion to the breast or nipple, reduction restores balance.
The procedure removes a ring of areolar skin around the outer edge and closes it with a fine suture, so the resulting scar sits hidden at the border between the areola and the surrounding skin. It can be performed alone or as part of a breast lift, reduction, or augmentation, where areola size is often adjusted anyway.
It is a focused procedure that refines the appearance of the breast without changing its overall size. The goal is a proportionate, natural-looking areola. All procedures carry risks, and results vary.
What it can address
- An enlarged or stretched areola
- Areolae out of proportion to the breast or nipple
- Stretching after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change
- Asymmetry in areola size between sides
It does not change breast size or shape, does not lift the breast, and cannot guarantee identical areolae. The border scar is permanent, though usually discreet.
Before the procedure
You will receive instructions on medication, supplements, and smoking. The target areola size is planned for proportion and symmetry, and whether reduction is done alone or with another breast procedure is discussed.
During the procedure
A ring of skin is removed around the outer edge of the areola, and the surrounding skin is brought in and closed with a fine suture at the new border, keeping the scar hidden at the edge of the pigmented skin.
After the procedure
Mild swelling and tenderness settle over the first week. A supportive dressing or bra is worn as advised. The scar at the areola border fades over several months, and most patients return to normal activity quickly.
Results: what it can and cannot achieve
A smaller, proportionate, natural-looking areola is achievable. The procedure cannot change breast size or shape, cannot lift the breast, and leaves a permanent border scar, which usually settles well.
Possible risks and complications
Areola reduction is generally safe, but all procedures carry risks. Possible risks include:
- Bleeding or bruising
- Infection
- Changes in nipple sensation
- Widening of the scar or areola over time
- Asymmetry between sides
- Visible scarring at the border
Tension on the closure can widen the scar or the areola over time. Smoking impairs healing, so smoking cessation is advised.
Who it suits
Areola reduction may suit patients with enlarged areolae. It is especially suitable for patients who:
- Feel their areolae are too large or out of proportion
- Have stretching after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight change
- Have asymmetry in areola size
- Want refinement without changing breast size
- Are in good general health and do not smoke or can stop before and after the procedure
Patients who also want a change in breast size or a lift may be better served by a combined procedure, where areola size is adjusted at the same time. Your surgeon will advise.
Why Skulpturkliniken
Nipple and areola surgery by Dr. Matteo Amoroso
Areola reduction at Skulpturkliniken is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose precise tissue handling keeps the border scar as discreet as possible.
Natural, balanced results
Dr. Amoroso plans the new areola size for proportion and symmetry, aiming for a natural, balanced result rather than an unnaturally small areola.
Reconstructive precision meets aesthetic judgment
From the first consultation, Dr. Amoroso explains the achievable size, the scar position, and whether reduction alone or a combined procedure suits your goals.
Individualized assessment
Every areola reduction begins with a focused assessment. We evaluate:
Current areola size and proportion
Skin quality and degree of stretching
Symmetry between sides
Nipple position and projection
Whether reduction is done alone or combined
Realistic expectations for size and scar
What Does Surgery Cost?
The costs of treatments are listed in the price section and often don't change. However, the price depends on the extent of the procedure, the technique used, anesthesia, surgical time, and whether additional procedures are combined.
Every operation is individually planned, and the final price is discussed clearly during consultation after Dr. Matteo Amoroso has assessed your anatomy, goals, and surgical needs.
All surgical prices include one of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs. The price is designed to be comprehensive and includes everything related to the operation, from consultation and surgical planning to the procedure itself, compression garment when applicable, direct access to Dr. Matteo Amoroso and the medical team, and unlimited follow-up controls during the first year.
Safety and Trust
Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. At Skulpturkliniken, safety isn't a luxury, it's the foundation of everything we do. We have created an environment where accessibility, personal connection, and full transparency are not privileges, but standards. Your Surgeon will be your closest point of contact. We understand that aesthetic surgery is a personal journey, sometimes even life-changing. We have built a model where you don't just meet a surgeon, you build a trust-based, continuous relationship with him. From your first consultation to long after your recovery, your surgeon is personally available to you. You will never find yourself speaking to a call center or an automated message. Need guidance, reassurance, or a second opinion, we will be there not as a favor, but as a part of our philosophy.
Your Treatment Includes:
Choosing Skulpturkliniken means choosing a complete experience with no compromises.
Our pricing is fully transparent and published openly on our website, what you see is what you pay, with no hidden fees or additional charges.
- Extensive first consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Eventual additional preoperative consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
- Detailed assessment and individualized surgical planning
- 3D simulation
- Careful evaluation of whether surgery is the right option
- Preoperative preparation guidance
- Surgery in a safe and controlled surgical environment
- Anesthesia
- Compression garments
- Unlimited postoperative follow-up visits during the first year
- Direct access to the surgeon and nursing team
- Digital access to your medical records through Adoreal®
- Aesthetic care program
- Breast implants guarantee
- Ultrasound breast implant follow-up
- Patient insurance through Folksam
- Long-term postoperative support
- One of the most extensive, transparent, and safe warranty programs.
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