- 1-1.5 hours
- 1-2 weeks for initial healing, 2-3 months for scar fading
- 65%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $1,000 – $2,500
- $1,750
- United States
- $3,000 – $7,000
- $5,000
- You save
- ~65%
- $3,250 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
Areola reduction surgery decreases the diameter of overly large areolae to achieve better proportion with the breast, commonly requested after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations. Chinese plastic surgeons perform this procedure using the purse-string or concentric circle technique for precise size control. It can be done as a standalone procedure or combined with breast augmentation or lift.
Step by step.
Size Planning
Desired areola diameter is discussed and marked using circular templates for symmetry
Local Anesthesia
The areola and surrounding area are numbed with local anesthetic injection
Tissue Excision
A donut-shaped ring of excess areola tissue is carefully removed around the circumference
Purse-String Closure
The wound is closed with a purse-string suture to maintain the new smaller diameter
- Achieves proportionate areola size relative to breast
- Minimal scarring along the areola border
- Can be combined with other breast procedures
- Quick outpatient procedure under local anesthesia
- Reduced nipple sensation in some patients
- Scar visibility at areola border
- Potential impact on breastfeeding ability
- Slight asymmetry between sides
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Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.