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Your Concerns
Are you facing any of these concerns?
My areola has become wider than before and it concerns me.
Without a bra, my breasts look spread out and lack firmness.
My breast shape has changed significantly after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
The nipple and areola seem to have descended from the center.
My breast line has dropped and looks weighted downward overall.
If any of these concerns resonate,
now is the time to speak with a specialist.
Why Areolar Lift May Be Needed
Areolar lift surgery is a corrective procedure that elevates and refines areolas that have widened or descended due to breast laxity, early ptosis, or post-pregnancy / breastfeeding changes — restoring a natural and firm position.
Because the incision is limited to the area around the nipple and areola, scarring is minimized while delivering both ptosis improvement and shape correction simultaneously.
The incision follows the natural color border of the areola, so the scar is hidden along this natural pigment edge. However, if suture tension is poorly controlled, the areola can stretch again over time or the scar can thicken — making precise design and suturing techniques central to the outcome.
Preserving lactation function requires dissection that minimizes damage to the milk ducts and nerves; in cases requiring a larger lift, additional incision lines may be necessary.
At Umnagumo, all areolar lift procedures are performed personally by a plastic surgeon with 25+ years of experience, in collaboration with anesthesiology specialists and under a comprehensive safety-management system. With over 12,000 cumulative breast surgery cases as a foundation, we aim to minimize the scar burden while restoring a natural breast line (individual results may vary).
Why Choose Us
What Makes Umnagumo Areolar Lift Different
Minimal-scar design and meticulous suturing — for a natural color boundary, a firmer line, and reduced scar burden.
Bespoke Design
Most stable plan, designed after analyzing your individual condition
Surgical Time
Approximately 60 – 120 minutes
Procedure Focus
Safety-first · ptosis correction · natural areola contour
FAQ
Areolar Lift FAQ
Incision extent depends on the degree of ptosis and your skin type. The incision follows the natural pigment border of the areola so the scar hides along this edge. Scars begin to lighten from 2–3 months and typically resemble a thin pale line by 6–12 months, often barely noticeable — provided suture tension is well controlled and you follow the scar-care protocol (silicone tape, UV protection, no traction during early healing).
Return to daily life is possible after 1–2 days; light exercise is possible after 3 weeks; chest-loaded training from 4–6 weeks (individual variation applies). The procedure is most often done under local anesthesia with light sedation. International patients typically need only a 4–6 day stay in Korea covering consultation, surgery, and a post-op wound check.
Yes — areolar lift is specifically designed to correct early-stage ptosis and to restore the areola to its anatomically correct position. Patient satisfaction is consistently high because the procedure addresses the most visible single landmark of sagging (areola position) without the larger incisions of a full mastopexy. For more advanced ptosis, a full mastopexy is the more reliable correction.
It does not impact lactation in most cases, because the dissection stays superficial to the central duct bundle and preserves the nerve and vascular supply to the nipple-areola complex. However, if you plan to give birth within a few months, we recommend scheduling surgery after delivery and the breastfeeding period, so postpartum tissue changes do not undo the result.
Consultation
Talk to a Specialist
Our specialists, with 25+ years of experience, consult with you personally.
Receive a tailored diagnosis and optimal surgical plan, made for you.