How Can Extra Large Nipples Be Corrected?

Nipple reduction is an excellent procedure for the patient suffering from prominent nipples. This procedure can reduce the height and width of the nipple, usually preserving sensation. It can be done under local anesthesia or in combination with other procedures (under general anesthesia). I like to use the “sleeve” technique to reduce the height of the nipple. This procedure leaves the core of the nipple intact preserving nerves and lactiferous ducts. The... more

There are a variety of procedures for the correction of overly large or projecting nipples.   Most of these techniques can be done under local anesthesia. Seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who will examine you and discuss which option is best for you.

NIpple reduction is a common operation and can be done as a solo procedure in the office with just local anesthesia, or can be part of another breast enhancement. Both the diameter and length (projection) can be reduced, to fit the aesthetics of your breast. The surgery can interfere with breast feeding, so is often delayed until after having children. Because other procedures like, breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction, are also more common after having children, the... more

Nipple reduction surgery is a relatively simple operation that can be done with local anesthesia.  The nipple diameter or projection can both be modified.  The scar is generally confined to the nipple and heals well.  There is a risk of loss of nipple sensation with any of these procedures.

This operation nipple reduction is performed under local anesthetic and either the height or diameter of the nipples or both can be removed in this procedure. The procedure is relatively quick and simple and I tend to use disposable stitches which will not need to be removed.

Women with nipples that protrude excessively can have them reduced under local anesthesia in the office.  There is minimal recovery involved, and you can drive yourself home. If you are referring to your areola (the colored skin around the nipple), that can also be reduced.  That procedure may be done under local anesthesia in the office or it may need to be done in the OR under sedation or general anesthesia.

If you are complaining of large nipples, sometimes a simple procedure to reduce them surgically can be performed.

Large, sagging nipples are a very common problem that I see in my practice. Correction of this deformity can be done in one of many ways. The technique used truly depends upon each individual's nipple anatomy. This is something that can be done as a stand-alone procedure, or in conjunction with breast augmentation.

  There are many different options for nipple reduction surgery. This procedure may be performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient. The techniques we use in our office avoid cutting or transacting the nerves to help you retain the all-important sensitivity of the nipples. We also preserve the ducts of the nipple to prevent any collection or infection within the duct system. Scars are not noticeable at as the skin of the nipple  heals extremely well

I presented my technique this past year at our state society meeting and the paper was accepted at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) in San Francisco this August. Virtually all other procedures will lead to surgically closed ducts. I feel that is not healthy for your breast. My technique was based on our experience with amputated finger tips. If you simply apply ointment and keep them moist they heal beautifully with a nice rounded tip (provided no bone is... more

Nipple reduction surgery involves the removal of a wedge of nipple tissue in a Chevron pattern (think of the shape of the Chevron gasoline logo) with repair of the skin edges using absorbable sutures. The surgery can be performed under local anesthesia, though I frequently perform it under general anesthesia in conjunction with breast enlargement or other procedures. Nipple reduction generally does not interfere with nipple sensation but will definitely interfere with breast feeding. ... more

There are a couple of differnt ways to reduce the nipples, depending upon whether they project too much, are too wide, or both. All can be done easily under local anesthesia. Areolar reduction is most often done by removing a donut shaped area of skin, so there is a scar around the outer edge. If only a small reduction is needed, then the donut can be removed around the base of the nipple so the scar is more inconspicuous.

People commonly confuse nipple reduction with areola reduction. The former is the protruding portion than can be reduced by shortening but this may interfere with nursing and should be completed after cessation of lactation. Large areolae are the pigmented portion that can be reduced in diameter by making an incision all the way around the areola and then placing a stitch that acts as a drawstring to reduce the surrounding skin.opening and make the areola appear smaller.

You are referring to NIPPLE REDUCTION surgery. There are various techniques based on the appearance of the nipples. Some are just too long, others are too wide and some look like mushrooms with a stalk that widens at the top. The procedure done would depend on the actual look of the nipple and on YOUR desired nipple look. The procedure is an office procedure under local anesthesia. The ONLY important point to understand is that the breast ducts are severed and sealed by scar tissue. You... more

Nipple reduction (not areola) is easily done under local anesthesia.  The final size is determined by the patient before the operation begins.  Usually around 50% is removed.

Nipple and Areola size affect the aesthetic harmony of the breast. I perform nipple and areolar size reduction in an outpatient setting using techniques to that spare nerve injury and minimize the risk of sensory loss. Patients typically return after several days to have the sutures removed.

Nipple reduction is a simple procedure that could be done for making the nipple smaller. This procedure could be done under local anesthesia and would require minimal time and postop recovery.

When nipples are too large, pendulous, or over-projecting a nipple reduction can be performed. I generally perform a horizontal ellipse excision of about 50% of the extra nipple and close with disolvable sutures. This can be done under local anesthesia and the patients are quite happy. I have had no reports of numbness and you would want to be sure you had no plans to breast feed ever again before doing this.