<Shinyoo Breast Clinic> My areolas became huge after childbirth...

<< After giving birth,

my areolas became as large as Choco Pies.

What should I do? >>

The elasticity of the breasts decreases.

In other words, they become like deflated balloons,

and the areolas and nipples are particularly affected.

The skin stretches significantly,

and while it should shrink back after childbirth,

it often fails to contract properly.

However, performing a standard circular

areola reduction surgery is difficult to succeed??

That is why a vertical incision is needed

to disperse the tension

around the areola.

Only then can effective areola reduction be achieved.

An incision and subsequent scarring are unavoidable...

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes areolas to enlarge after childbirth?

It is caused by the loss of skin elasticity in the breasts. Much like a balloon that stretches when inflated during pregnancy and loses its elasticity after deflating postpartum, the areola and nipple areas are significantly affected and often fail to shrink back to their original size, remaining enlarged.

Why is a purely circular areola reduction surgery challenging?

Because it is difficult to properly distribute the skin tension around the areola. A method that simply reduces the area in a circular fashion may fail, as it cannot withstand the mechanical pull of the stretched skin.

What surgical method is required to reduce enlarged areolas?

A procedure utilizing a vertical incision to disperse surrounding tension is necessary. Rather than relying solely on a circular incision, combining it with a vertical incision allows the tension exerted around the areola to be redistributed, enabling effective reduction.

Can areola reduction surgery be performed without leaving scars?

No, incisions and scarring are inevitable. In the process of reducing enlarged areolas using methods such as a vertical incision, surgical cuts and their resulting scars cannot be avoided.