The current areola reduction surgery is relatively simple and can be performed under local anesthesia. The surgery can use a circumferential incision or a fan-shaped incision on the areola. The surgery does not damage the nipple and breast tissue, and the incision marks remain on the edge of the areola or within the areola, which are generally not obvious.

After the operation, it is only covered with gauze, no bandaging is required, and antibiotics are taken. The sutures can be removed 7-8 days after surgery. After areola reduction surgery, the areola returns to its normal size without leaving any visible scars.