Areolar Reduction:

The nipple is actually divided into two parts: the nipple, which projects out and the areola or the dark pigmented skin that surrounds the projection. A small segment of women have nipples that are enlarged more than the normal size.

The reasons for this are usually genetic with breastfeeding and pregnancy counted as secondary factors. Enlarged nipples can be rather embarrassing for most women, especially when they wearing form-fitting clothes.

But women are not alone in facing this dilemma; men are known to exhibit large nipples as well. Sometimes it may be a result of gynecomastia and at times the condition could be simply genetic.

For both sexes, nipple reduction or areolar reduction cosmetic surgery procedures are available, which significantly reduce the size of the nipples to get them in proportion with the rest of the breast.

A nipple reduction surgery is usually performed on an out-patient basis and can be wrapped up within an hour. It can also be performed as a supplementary procedure to breast reduction, breast augmentation or a breast lift surgery.

The recovery period is not very long for a nipple reduction surgery, though it might take a while if combined with another cosmetic breast surgery procedure. You can visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California to know more about your options for an areolar reduction surgery.