Is An Areola Enlargement The Right Choice For You?
Women are not all provided with the same body, complexion, or physical appearance. There are some who seem to have everything while others have problem areas. For those who have problem areas, one issue that may come up is having a small areola, or, almost no areola at all.
Due to light pigmentation, some women can have the illusion of having no areola and this leaves an unusual appearance especially on fuller and larger breasts. This issue on disproportion can be bothersome to women who only want to have normal breast and areolas. Women who have this problem can become self-conscious and may feel they appear abnormal. In this case, an areola enlargement may be the solution to this physical as well as emotional issue.
How is Areola Enlargement done?
Methods of areola enlargement include tissue grafting of pigmented skin from other areas of the body like the inner thigh or the genital area. This traditional areola enlargement method was invasive and painful, and left considerable scarring. The modern procedure of areola enlargement is much easier and more comfortable. Modern areola enlargement and enhancement uses permanent cosmetic tattooing to stain pigment into the breast skin around the nipple and areola.
This technique may enlarge or darken the entire areola. Areola tattooing creates an areola that’s proportionate to the breast; balancing body aesthetics and appearance. Women with issues about their areola size and color will be delighted to know that permanent areola tattooing is practically painless and takes only an hour or less to accomplish. Recovery is almost instantaneous and there are no significant after effects.
Areola Enhancement with Breast Augmentation
Areola enlargement can also be performed along with other breast procedures such as breast and nipple lifts for 
sagging breasts and/or to place nipples in a perkier position. Nipple and areola enlargement and enhancement used to be part of reconstructive breast surgery. Now, many women who feel that their nipples and areola look to small will request for nipple or areola enlargement as a cosmetic procedure.
Nipple and areola enlargement are historically part of reconstructive surgery for breast cancer patients. Women who have had breast cancer surgery would usually ask for a nipple or areola enlargement to restore their bodily image. With this, they can feel much better wearing clothes and prevent embarrassment in public dressing areas.
There are more than twenty different surgical methods for breast augmentation. Depending on your medical history and the anatomy of your nipples, areola, and breasts, you and your surgeon can find a suitable method for your situation.
Cosmetic tattooing and artistic matching of the areola is very easy and is not as expensive as compared to having a surgery. Whatever method you choose for areola enlargement, know more about the process first by consulting with a board certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon such as, S.Larry Schlesinger, M.D., FACS at the Breast Implant Center of Hawaii.
