Nipple and Areola Surgery

Nipple and Areola Surgery

Modern breast plastic surgery provides a whole range of different surgical interventions. Among others, this is reduction mammoplasty, as well as plastic surgery of the nipples and areola. In most cases, this type of correction is performed in the process of breast reduction and lifting. Although the deformation of the areolas and nipples is not a pathology, they can develop a lot of complexes in women. This problem can be permanently solved with the help of surgical correction.

The operation to reduce the areola and correct the nipples does not belong to the category of complex ones, but the surgical intervention requires special professionalism from the plastic surgeon. The safety of the milk ducts, that is, the woman’s ability to lactate in the future, depends on the quality of the plastic of the nipples and areolas. So, for example, the correction of inverted nipples involves the release of the deformed milk ducts. In most cases, this is due to the proliferation of fibrous tissue of increased density. A similar problem is provoked by frequent fluctuations in weight, endocrine disorders, and inflammatory processes in the body.

If in the future you are planning pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is better to postpone the operation.

Indications for nipple and areola surgery

Plastic surgery of nipples and areolas is performed if the following indications are present:

• Damage to the area of ​​the nipples and areola due to trauma or plastics, which caused necrosis of the displaced tissues.
• Problems with the lactation period, triggered by too large or small nipple.
• Stretching of the areolas.
• Loss of rounded shape.
• Uneven contour and / or asymmetry of the nipples (congenital or acquired)
• Inverted, tight-fitting, concealed nipples.
• Too large nipple areola.

Features of nipple and areola surgery

Before plastic surgery of the nipples and areola, the patient goes through a series of standard examinations. These are, first of all:

• Ultrasound of the mammary glands.
• Blood test (biochemical and general).
• Blood test for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C.
• X-ray of the lungs or fluorography.
• Study of the degree of blood coagulation.

In the absence of contraindications, the date of the operation is assigned.

The technology of surgical intervention depends on the type of operation.

Changing the shape of the nipple

Nipple lengthening is a rather complicated surgical intervention. The plastic surgeon makes several microscopic incisions, the nipple is “pulled” outward, freed from the small milk ducts.

If in the future the patient is planning pregnancy and breastfeeding, the milk ducts are pulled out at the same time as the nipple tissue. Long nipples are the result of prolonged breastfeeding. Correction occurs only with the help of surgery. The nipple shrinks and returns to its natural physiological shape.

Restoration of the nipple and areola

Such an operation requires real skill from a plastic surgeon. Full restoration of the areola and nipple involves the use of tissues from other parts of the patient’s body.

Reduction of the areola

To reduce the areola and give it a rounded shape, surgeons make an incision around the pigmented tissue and excise part of it. In this case, the mammary gland is not damaged, its function is fully preserved.

After a plastic surgeon has sutured the incision, the areola becomes significantly smaller in diameter. Experienced surgeons place a suture on the very edge of the areola (in this area, the skin is rougher than on the chest).

If there is a need to align or increase a slightly modified contour, specialists perform micropigmentation. The pigments that are used are close to natural. This technique is a lot like permanent face makeup.

Rehabilitation period

The duration of the rehabilitation period depends on which type of surgical intervention was used. After plastic surgery of the nipples and areolas, the patient stays in the hospital of Andrey Kharkov clinic for 24 hours.

In the first few days after the operation, swelling of the nipples and areolas is observed. The stitches are not removed after the operation (surgeons use special threads that dissolve on their own).

It will take several months for the scars to heal completely. Ultimately, it all depends on the sensitivity of the tissues. To achieve the perfect result of the operation, it is necessary to follow the recommendations of the plastic surgeon:

• Any physical activity is prohibited for at least 2-3 weeks
• You should refuse to visit the bathhouse, sauna for 4-6 months.
• A few days after the operation, it is forbidden to take a bath so as not to wet the seams.
• Do not touch the area of ​​surgery and do not massage the breast.
• Sleep on your side or back.
• Use antiseptics to treat the nipple and areola area.

Please note: bruising in the area of ​​surgery is the norm.

Contraindications to nipple and areola surgery

Plastic surgery of the nipples and areoles is not performed if the following contraindications are present:

1. Pathology of the heart and blood vessels.
2. Mental disorders.
3. Pregnancy and lactation.
4. Age up to 18 years old.
5. Tendency to scar formation (hypertrophic and / or keloid).

Benefits of nipple and areola surgery in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov

Plastic surgery of nipples and areolas is a rather complex surgical intervention that should be entrusted to real professionals – the staff of the clinic of Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov.

The achieved results are truly impressive. This is not only the elimination of visible aesthetic defects, but also a solution to the problem of psychological discomfort. You will get a symmetrical arrangement of the areolas combined with neat nipples.

Undoubtedly, for the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity, nipple defects make it difficult or impossible to breastfeed. Plastic surgery can protect women from the risk of infection.

Change the quality of your life today! Plastic surgeons of the clinic of Andrey Kharkov will help you with this!