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.
Our Plastic Surgeon
Dr Colin Tham
Consultant Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon MB ChB (Aberdeen), FRCS (Ireland), FAMS
Dr Colin Tham is an experienced plastic surgeon skilled in all types of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, as well as non-surgical rejuvenation. He is accredited by the Ministry of Health in Singapore and has over 20 years of experience in the field. Dr Tham received extensive plastic surgery training in Scotland, Taiwan, and Singapore; and is committed to providing beautiful and natural-looking outcomes for all his patients.