What is Areola Reduction Surgery?
Dr. Tillo believes the areola plays a central role in the aesthetics of the breast, an area many other surgeons overlook. He analyses your breast shape, areola size, nipple position, and skin quality before recommending the best surgical plan. Using refined techniques like deep, permanent round-the-block sutures and specialised skin stitches, Dr. Tillo creates natural, round, and symmetrical areolas.
With a track record of 4,500 successful body transformations, his stunning results speak for themselves.
Quick Summary of Areola Reduction Procedure
Treatments
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ImmediateAnesthesia
Local AnaestheticSurgery Time
1 HourHospital Time
6 HoursMobility
ImmediateWashing
2 DaysOff-Work
1-2 DaysExercise
2 WeeksFull Recovery
2 WeeksAreola Reduction Before and Afters
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Our APEX Recovery System for Faster Healing
Every procedure our surgeons perform comes with Creo Clinicโs APEX Recovery System โ a unique recovery protocol built and refined on years of specialised expertise.
This three-stage system combines pre-surgical optimisation, advanced anaesthetic techniques, and a post-operative strategy designed to eliminate the need for morphine.
These treatments are thoughtfully integrated into every step of your plan, ensuring your recovery is supported, refined, and medically guided. We donโt make any compromises when it comes to care โฆ and you shouldnโt either.
Benefits of Areola Reduction Surgery
There are several key benefits of areola reduction surgery:
- Proportions – Areola reduction surgery reduces the size of the areolas to make them proportionate on to the other and to the patientโs breast.
- Firmer breasts – Areola reduction can improve the breasts appearance, making them look firmer.
- Combination treatments – Areola reduction can be easily combined with other procedures such as breast augmentation and breast reduction to achieve your ideal aesthetic.
- Confidence – Many patients concerned about the size of their areolas find that a surgical solution can improve their self-esteem by resolving their aesthetic concerns.
Who is an Ideal Candidate for Areola Reduction Surgery?
Dr. Tillo will thoroughly assess your suitability for areola reduction during your initial consultation.
In general, you will be a good candidate for areola reduction procedure if:
- You are in good physical and psychological health. To check that you are within a suitable BMI range for areola reduction, use our BMI calculator.
- You have disproportionately large or asymmetrical areolas that you wish to correct.
- You have realistic expectations about the results that areola reduction surgery can achieve
How Much Does Areola Reduction Cost in London?
In general, prices for bilateral areola reduction surgery start from ยฃ4,900. However, the cost of areola reduction varies according to the complexity of the surgery. You will therefore only receive a bespoke quote following a 1-to-1 consultation with Dr Tillo.
For patients seeking to spread the cost of their treatment, we offer a range of financing options with our partner Chrysalis Finance, including interest free financing for up to 12 months. Longer repayment options are also available.
Why Choose CREO Clinic
At the CREO Clinic, we work with Dr. Omar Tillo, a body contouring and breast reconstructive specialist. Having performed countless successful areola reductions, he has both the surgical skill and experience to create a bespoke treatment plan to meet your equally unique needs.
What to Expect
Below, we have outlined the process of undergoing an areola reduction with the CREO Clinic:
Consultation
The first step in undergoing an areola reduction is the initial consultation with Dr. Tillo. During this appointment, you can expect to go over your medical history to ensure that you are fit for surgery. Dr. Tillo will ask you about your expectations for surgery and he will describe the realistic results that surgery can produce to ensure they are similar.
Preparing for Surgery
Prior to your areola reduction, you will need to take several preparations:
- BMI โ You will need to ensure your BMI is stable and at a safe level for surgery (under 30).
- Cease smoking โ You will need to cease all nicotine use (including vaping, patches) four weeks prior to and after surgery to reduce the risk of complications.
- Reduce alcohol intake โ You should also reduce your alcohol intake prior to surgery as this can impede your bodyโs healing process.
- Stop taking oestrogen contraceptives/HRT โ You will need to stop taking these medications four weeks before surgery to prevent the risk of blood clots.
- Make your home comfortable – Ensure your house is ready for your recovery and any child or pet care is arranged during the initial stages of healing.
The Areola Reduction Procedure
Areola reduction is usually performed under local anaesthetic and lasts about one hour.
Dr. Tillo will make two circular incisions around the outer edges of the areola to remove the skin in between. The shape and size of the incisions will vary depending on your body and the desired results. Afterwards, Dr. Tillo stitches the remaining skin together with dissolvable sutures and a permanent stitch that prevents that areola from widening.
Recovery & Aftercare
Immediately after your areola reduction, you may experience bruising, swelling, and numbness around the skin surrounding the nipples and areolas. These post-surgical side-effects will significantly reduce within the first week after the surgery and should completely dissipate within six weeks.
Most patients feel able to return to office work within 1-2 days and resume strenuous exercises two weeks after the surgery.
Results Timeline
Once you remove your dressings, you will notice an immediate reduction in the size of your areola. However, it may take up to six weeks before you can appreciate the final results of your surgery.
By this time, the post-surgical side effects will have largely subsided, and your breast tissue will have settled. Furthermore, you can expect any scarring to the surrounding skin to seamlessly blend between the areola and the breast, and to fade within a year.
Premium Post-Surgical Care & Treatments
At Creo Clinic, our commitment to exceptional care doesnโt stop at the operating table.
Every procedure at Creo Clinic comes with an all-inclusive aftercare package that has everything you need to facilitate a smooth recovery.
This package includes everything from basic garments to advanced treatments like laser scar treatment and manual lymphatic drainageย (MLD) massages โ two essential components of optimal healing โ at no additional cost.ย
This package is designed to help reduce stress and downtime while improving patient comfort, helping you enjoy the best possible results from your procedure as soon as possible.
Possible Risks or Complications
Although areola reduction is considered to be a safe procedure, like any cosmetic surgery, it carries some risks:
- Visible scarring
- Wound breakdown and delayed healing
- Asymmetries
- Infection
- Loss of sensation in the nipples
- Difficulties breastfeeding
Complementary Procedures
Breast Augmentation and Areola Reduction
Breast augmentation is a surgery that increases the size of the breasts. At the London-based CREO clinic, we perform breast augmentation using implants, fat transfer, or a combination of both (known as composite breast augmentation). Many patients combine areola reduction and breast augmentation, particularly after a pregnancy, which leaves women with enlarged areolas and deflated breasts.
Breast Reduction and Areola Reduction
Breast reduction is a surgery that reduces the size of the breasts by removing and reshaping breast tissue. In addition to being a cosmetic concern for many women, disproportionately large breasts also result in physical symptoms such as back pain and rashes that the surgery can alleviate. Many patients combine breast reduction with areola reduction to make their areolas proportionate to their reduced breast size.
