Nipple Reduction

For many men and women, long or oversized nipples can be an

embarrassment, and nipple reduction surgery presents a safe, quick way to address the problem permanently.

Many women request a nipple reduction because breast feeding has permanently altered the shape and size of their nipples, or due to a developmental problem.  Men who opt for a nipple reduction are often addressing an issue that has caused them to be self-conscious for quite some time.

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Female Nipple Reduction

The procedure used for a nipple reduction depends to a degree upon the anatomy of the nipple enlargement and the amount of nipple reduction desired by the patient. There are many methods used by various surgeons, including removal of just the top of the nipple, which is then closed with tiny incisions. Nipple reduction may also involve removing a cylinder of skin around the neck of the nipple, then pushing the nipple back into the breast tissue and suturing the skin closed. 

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Male Nipple Reduction

If the procedure is not being combined with other cosmetic surgeries, then a nipple reduction is often performed in the physician's office with a local anaesthetic. There is very little discomfort, and most patients having a nipple reduction will not require any type of sedative. The recovery time is almost non-existent: patients may return to work or other normal activities within hours of having their nipple reduction, and showers are permitted the following day.

The sutures may be dissolvable, or the patient may return to the doctor's office 4 to 7 days after the nipple reduction to have the stitches removed. The swelling and pain are minimal, and results are almost instantaneous and very natural in appearance. Sensation is almost always normal following a nipple reduction, and for women, the ability to breast feed can usually be easily preserved.

Nipple reductions are quick, simple procedures that allow individuals to enjoy their new appearance almost immediately following surgery, with a minimal risk of side effects.

Please ask your doctor for further information.

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