Nipple/Areola Surgery
Nipple/areola Surgery in Singapore
For many individuals, the appearance of the nipple and areola plays a major role in feeling comfortable and confident. Whether due to genetics, ageing, breastfeeding, or surgery, the nipples and areolas can become stretched, enlarged, or asymmetrical over time. Nipple and areola surgery offers a delicate yet impactful solution: reshaping, resizing, or repositioning these features to achieve better proportion, symmetry, and aesthetic harmony.
Medically Reviewed by Dr Colin Tham
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
MB ChB (Aberdeen), FRCS (Ireland), FAMS
What are the common types of nipple-Areola Surgery?
- Correction of inverted nipples
- Reduction of large nipples
- Reduction of large areola
Will I be able to breastfeed after inverted nipple correction?
Without correction of nipple inversion, breast feeding is usually not possible. Correction of the inversion has a good chance of restoring the ability to breastfeed, especially if the central milk duct is not affected.
What is the ideal nipple-areola size?
There are textbook ideals of nipple and areola diameter. What is most important is that breast, areola and nipple size should be in aesthetic harmony with each other.
How long does the procedure take?
This surgical cosmetic procedure usually takes about an hour.
What is the recovery Time?
As the dressings and operated area are easily hidden under clothes, most of our patients return to work within one to two days.
Meet Our Doctor
Dr Colin Tham
Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon MB ChB (Aberdeen), FRCS (Ireland), FAMS
Trained in Scotland and Singapore, Dr Colin Tham has more than 20 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. A Ministry of Health-accredited specialist, his career spans a fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan), public-sector work, and his current role as Director of the Aesthetics Division at Asia HealthPartners. He also trains fellow doctors internationally and is known for his meticulous, patient-focused care.