Areolar Incision Breast Surgery Q&A: Be Sure to Know This

When considering breast surgery,

the biggest concerns are scars, recovery,

and functional issues.

In particular, areolar incision breast surgery,

which is drawing attention for its advantage

of making scars less noticeable,

is also a method that comes with many questions and misunderstandings.

“Is breastfeeding possible after surgery?”

“Are the scars really not noticeable?”

“What about pain or recovery speed?”

Today, Dr. Oh, who has 30 years of experience,

has gathered the questions that patients

frequently ask in the clinic,

and is sharing the correct information

about areolar incision breast surgery.

Because areolar incision

requires an anatomical understanding

and delicate technique,

if it is performed by a surgeon with insufficient experience,

unnecessary tissue damage can occur.

1. The scar is thinner and shorter

With areolar incision,

the incision range is relatively short,

so the scar itself is smaller

than with other incision methods.

Because the incision is aligned with the circular border,

the scar is less noticeable.

2. Easier scar management

Because the location is not conspicuous,

it is easier to manage with scar tape

or ointment treatment,

and recovery tends to be faster as well.

3. Actual patient satisfaction

Many patients say that after a few months

following surgery,

"The scar is not very visible," and

"You can't tell unless you look closely."

For this reason, areolar incision

is especially preferred by

patients who are sensitive about scars.

It is not simply that the breast volume

increases,

but because it is adjusted to an areolar size

that matches the body proportion,

the overall breast line becomes

more harmonious and beautiful.

It is especially effective for those who have been concerned

because their areolas are wide or irregular.

Even if areola reduction and implant insertion are

performed at the same time,

the recovery period does not increase significantly,

and if managed well,

the scars also remain inconspicuous.