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The nipple is almost never removed in a lift or reduction

Richard P. Rand, MD answers: Is the nipple always removed during nipple surgery?

Is the nipple always removed completely from the breast before being reattached? That is what I heard and it makes me apprehensive about the procedure.


Richard P. Rand, MD
22 days ago
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Only in exceptionally rare cases is a "free nipple graft" performed in a reduction or a lift. The nipple and areola almost always stay on the breast tissue as it is reduced, moved up and re-shaped.  Not to worry! 

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