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Areola Correction

Areola Correction

Surgical correction of enlarged or asymmetric areolae — precise circular technique with a discreetly placed scar at the natural border, as a standalone or combined procedure.

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Duration

1-4 Hours

Recovery

7-21 Days

Anesthesia

Local / General

Rating

4.9/5

1 Lakh+

Happy Patients

24+

Years Experience

4.9/5

Google Rating

MCh

Board Certified

NABH

Aligned Facility

Treatment Overview

About Areola Correction

Areola correction addresses disproportionately large areolae, bilateral asymmetry, or irregular shape — concerns affecting both women and men. At Inform Clinic in Hyderabad, Dr. Dushyanth Kalva uses a circular template technique to ensure both sides match the planned diameter precisely, with the scar placed at the natural areolar-skin border for minimal visibility. The procedure can be performed as a standalone under local anaesthesia or combined with chest reduction, lift, or augmentation for comprehensive chest contouring in a single stage.

Areola Correction consultation
Who Is This For?

Benefits & Candidacy

Key Benefits

  • Reduced areolar diameter proportionate to chest size and aesthetics
  • Improved bilateral symmetry — matching size, shape, and position
  • Scar discreetly placed at the natural areolar border for minimal visibility
  • Can be combined with other chest procedures for full contouring in a single stage

Likely Suitable If

  • Women or men with areolae that appear visually disproportionate relative to chest size
  • Visible or significant asymmetry between the two sides in size, shape, or position
  • Good skin health with no active local infection or healing impairment
  • Realistic expectations about post-surgical scar appearance and healing time

Needs Extra Evaluation

  • Active local skin infection or open skin condition in the areolar area
  • Plans for future pregnancy and breastfeeding — may affect outcome and sensation
  • Expectation of zero visible scar — a circular periareolar scar fades but does not disappear entirely
  • Uncontrolled systemic conditions affecting wound healing
Healing Roadmap

Recovery Timeline

1
Week 1

Days 1–5

What You Can Do

  • Mild swelling, tenderness, and dressing in place. Light activity permitted. Avoid bras that apply point pressure to the suture line.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
  • Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

2
Weeks 2-3

Week 1–2

What You Can Do

  • Sutures are removed or dissolve naturally. Most patients are comfortable returning to desk work. Avoid lifting, straining, or sports for 3 weeks.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
  • Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

3
Weeks 4-6

Weeks 3–6

What You Can Do

  • Scar is healing in the maturation phase — do not expose to direct sun. Silicone gel or taping begins as instructed. Symmetry is already largely established at this point.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
  • Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

4
Months 2-3

Months 3–6

What You Can Do

  • The periareolar scar gradually lightens and flattens. Final scar appearance is assessed at 6 months. Temporary sensation changes (numbness or increased sensitivity) usually resolve within this period.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your surgeon
  • Follow prescribed medication and aftercare schedule

Tip: Healing speed varies by treatment and individual factors. Follow-up visits are essential.

Transparent Pricing

Cost & Pricing

Personalised quote

After Consultation

Final cost is confirmed after an in-person assessment. Your quote will reflect your specific anatomy, treatment extent, and the approach best suited to your goals — no hidden fees.

What influences the cost

Scope

unilateral vs. bilateral correction (bilateral is the most common scenario)

Complexity

degree of asymmetry and precision of matching template design

Combination procedures

chest reduction, lift, or augmentation in the same stage

Anaesthesia

local with sedation for standalone vs. general for combined procedures

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Your Surgeon

Why Choose Dr. Dushyanth?

Dr. Dushyanth Kalva
Your Surgeon

Dr. Dushyanth Kalva

MS, MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Dushyanth Kalva provides personalized areola correction planning with a focus on safety, proportion, and natural-looking outcomes.

1 Lakh+

Happy Patients

24+ Years

Experience

MCh

Qualification

4.9/5

Google Rating

Board-certified plastic surgery expertise

Personalized treatment strategy for each patient

Structured recovery and follow-up protocol

Natural, proportion-focused outcomes

Get Clear Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

The scar runs along the natural border between the areola and the surrounding skin — one of the best-hidden locations on the body because of the natural colour and texture contrast. With good wound closure technique and scar care, the scar fades substantially over 6–12 months and becomes difficult to notice.
Periareolar incisions carried out superficially should not significantly disrupt the milk ducts or major nerve supply. However, there is a small risk of altered nipple sensation or reduced milk flow. Patients who are planning future pregnancies should discuss timing with Dr. Kalva at consultation.
Yes — and it frequently is. A breast lift (mastopexy) is routinely performed through periareolar incisions that also allow areolar resizing. In this case, the two procedures complement each other seamlessly in a single stage.
Absolutely. In advanced gynecomastia where excess glandular tissue has stretched the areola, areola correction is performed alongside the gynecomastia reduction to achieve a proportionate, masculine chest contour.
As a standalone procedure under local anaesthesia, areola correction takes 45–90 minutes and is day-care — patients go home the same day. Combined with other chest surgery under general anaesthesia, the practical recovery begins in a short-stay facility.
Cost depends on whether the procedure is standalone or combined with chest surgery, and the complexity of asymmetry correction. A transparent quote is provided at your consultation at Inform Clinic.
Procedure duration varies by complexity and whether combined corrections are planned. A personalized estimate is shared during consultation.
Return to routine depends on treatment extent and your recovery pattern. Most patients resume desk work earlier than physically demanding work.
Incision placement is planned carefully to keep scars as discreet as possible. Scar maturation continues for several months.
Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

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Inform Clinic - Dr. Dushyanth Kalva

3rd Floor, Park View, Road No. 1, Jubilee Hills

Hyderabad - 500033

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+91 72749 74974

Timings

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

By Road

Located on Road No. 1, Jubilee Hills. Ample parking available at Park View building.

By Metro

Nearest metro: Jubilee Hills Check Post (Blue Line). 10-minute walk or short auto ride.

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24+ Years
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