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Areola reduction in India
Quick answer
Areola reduction makes the darker circle of skin around the nipple smaller and rounder. It is often done under local anaesthesia and can be combined with a lift or augmentation. As a stand-alone procedure, a stay of about 4 to 6 days is enough.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-24
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At a glance
The areola can stretch with pregnancy, weight change or ageing, or simply be large from development. Some areolas are puffy or oval rather than round.
The surgeon removes a ring of areola skin and closes the edge with a special stitch that stops it widening again. The scar sits at the junction of areola and breast skin, where it is less visible.
How this approach differs
Alone, this suits a short trip of 4 to 6 days so the wound can be checked once. A soft bra or chest dressing is worn for a week or two. Protect the scar from the sun for several months, as the boundary between pigmented and normal skin can darken or blur. If you are planning a lift as well, do both together to avoid a second trip.
Who needs areola reduction
- Large or stretched areolas
- Uneven areola sizes
- Puffy areolas, including in men
- People already having a breast lift or augmentation
How it is done
- The new areola diameter is marked with a circular template
- Local anaesthesia, with or without sedation, is given
- A ring of pigmented skin is removed
- A permanent purse-string stitch is placed to limit stretching
- The outer skin is stitched to the new areola edge
Before you travel to India
- Close-up photographs of each areola
- Your goal size in centimetres if you have one
- Any previous breast surgery details
Recovery and flying home
- Same-day discharge
- Mild discomfort for a few days
- Return to most activities within a week
- Scars fade over months
Risks
- Scar widening or colour mismatch
- Areola stretching again
- Change in nipple sensation
- Uneven size
Alternatives
- Combining with a breast lift for drooping breasts
- Medical tattooing to change areola appearance
Hospitals in India for areola reduction
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research InstituteMumbai
- Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
- BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalDelhi NCR
- Continental HospitalsHyderabad
- Aster CMI HospitalBengaluru
- Apollo Health City, Jubilee HillsHyderabad
Specialists
Dr Aditya AggarwalMedanta - The Medicity, Gurugram
Dr Sunil ChoudharyMax Super Speciality Hospital, Saket- Prof V B Narayana MurthyKauvery Hospital, Alwarpet
Dr Arul Mozhi MangaiKauvery Hospital- Dr Sathish ManivelKauvery Hospital
Dr Vipul NandaFortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Frequently asked questions
Will the scar be visible?
The scar runs around the edge of the areola, where light and dark skin meet. It usually blends well, though it can widen in some people.
Can men have areola reduction?
Yes. It is sometimes done with gynecomastia surgery, or alone for puffy or large areolas.
Does it affect breastfeeding?
The ducts under the areola are usually left alone, so breastfeeding is often unaffected. Your surgeon will confirm this for your technique.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-24. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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