Areola Reduction is a precision procedure focused on the aesthetic refinement of the breast. The surgery involves removing a circular 'ring' of the outer pigmented skin to decrease the overall diameter of the areola.

At our Yorkshire clinic, we utilize the 'Doughnut' or periareolar technique. The surgeon makes a circular incision around the nipple and a second, larger circular incision at the new desired boundary. The ring of excess pigment between these two marks is removed, and the surrounding skin is gently brought inward using a 'purse-string' suture. This method is highly effective because it places the final scar exactly at the junction where the dark areola skin meets the lighter breast skin, making it remarkably discreet once healed.

Crucially, the nipple itself and its underlying milk ducts and nerves are preserved, maintaining both sensation and the potential for breastfeeding. This procedure can be performed for both men and women, often under local anaesthetic with sedation, providing a permanent and natural-looking refinement.

The benefits of this procedure include:

• Achieve a more symmetrical and aesthetically balanced breast appearance.
• Corrects areolas stretched by pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes.
• Permanently reduces areola diameter to match your breast size.
• Minimal downtime with procedures often performed as a day case.
• Discreet scarring hidden along the natural pigment border.