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... more
How can extra large nipples be corrected?
I have large (D cup) breasts that I think look great, but my nipples are larger than average. What is the procedure that can correct this condition?
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7 answers to “How can extra large nipples be...”A: Nipple reduction and areola reduction
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... more
A: How can extra large nipples be corrected?
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... more
A: simple surgery
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.
A: Nipple and Areolar Reduction Surgery
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.
A: Nipple reduction
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.
A: The procedure is a nipple reduction
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... more
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8 Apr 2009
how can my nipples get smaller without surgery.?
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25 Jun 2009
I had nipple reduction surgery done in Sydney, Australia, around 2003, for about $350 US. It was an outpatient procedure. My nipples were too long but I didn't have any issues with the areolas, so only the nipples were shortened with a technique that involved cutting the tops off, and suturing them closed like pulling purse strings. The tops were then tucked in. The result was completely natural and there was no loss of sensation. Four years later, however, I had a baby and discovered that the scar tissue prevented any milk from coming out, even though my breasts were obviously swollen and producing it. I had to take measures to immediately stop milk production, and had to feed my child formula and give up on breastfeeding altogether. I saw several specialists about it, and nothing could be done. It was very heartbreaking. After my body went back to normal I found that my nipples became more flat and the areolas wider. Only when I'm cold do they return to their original shape. My recommendation to anyone considering this surgery is to wait till you've had kids, because your breasts and nipples change in unpredictable ways as a result of pregnancy and breastfeeding.