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Nipple Reduction for Men?
Is this procedure common and or expensive? What is the average cost? How long after can you expect to go back to work? Any reasons why one would be denied? Can they make it so you have a flush or almost no nipple at all? Could it be as little as possible especially in the outward diretion?
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Male nipple reduction under local anesthesia
Male nipple reduction surgery is usually done under local anesthesia as an out patient. One can make the nipples much smaller if desired. Back to work time is usually a weekend. Cost is variable based on what needs to be done and location.
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Nipple reduction for men
A very timely question. I just fininshed removing stitches on a young man who had "puffy" areolas and overly prominent nipples. He was otherwise happy with his chest (me too!). I perfomed a procedure where I tightened up his areolas and reduced his nipple length. He wanted his nipples almost flush and I accomplished that. He's very happy with his early result and I think his long term result will be excellent.
I was able to do his...
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Male Nipple Reduction
Fortunately, male nipple reduction is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed using a local anesthetic as an office procedure. The recovery is rapid and you will be able to return to work quickly if no heavy lifting is involved. You should be able to achieve your goals of a flat nipple.
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Male nipple reduction
Nipple reduction is a simple procedure which can be performed under local anesthesia. When you ask about denial, if you are referring to insurance, the procedure would be considered cosmetic. Patients can return to work within several days but should refrain from exercise for several weeks. Cost would vary depending on the amount of work required but would begin at $2500.
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Nipple reduction for Men
Thank you for the question.
Nipple reduction for men is a good procedure to treat prominent nipples. I do this procedure by removing a segment of nipple and covering the area with a superior little flap. The degree of flattening (most men want the result to be almost flush with the areola) can be tailored to the patient's requests.
This procedure is usually done under local anesthesia and requires no time off from most types of work. Patient satisfaction was a high...
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Nipple Reduction for Men is possible.
Excessively projecting nipples in men can be corrected by nipple reduction surgery.
These procedures are generally done under local anesthesia.
Seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who will examine you and advise you on your options.
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Male nipple reduction is not an uncommon request.
Male nipple reduction is requested commonly and may be just an elongated and large nipple or may be present in the setting of a disproportionately large diameter areola or occur along with various degrees of gynecomastia. Improvements can often be achieved under local anesthesia. Patients usually are back in public and at work within a day or two but should avoid exercise and possible trauma to the area for a few weeks.
Often the degree of change needed is small but results are...
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Yes, Nipple Reduction for Men is possible
Thank you very much for your enquiry, the best option for you depends on whether it is the nipple itself which is protuberant or the brown area (areaola) around the nipple which is puffy.
Both can be corrected but in correcting puffiness of the areola is slightly more complicated than simply reducing the size of the nipple itself.
It is just the nipple that's causing concern it is possible to make this flash and flash with the skin with no outward direction but you would need...
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Nipple reduction is easy with few restrictions after surgery.
I want to emphasize that I am talking about the nipples only, not the areola. Nipple reduction can be done under local anesthesia with no significant post-op restrictions understanding that the nipples will be sore for a few days. Making the areola smaller is a different matter.
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Male nipple reduction reduces self-consciousness
Men with protruding nipples describe self-consciousness when wearing a bathing suit or light T-shirt.
Male nipple reduction is performed under local anesthesia. Laughing gas may also be used, if desired. A chevron-shaped (think of the Chevron logo) removal of excess tissue is performed, and the incision is closed with absorbable sutures. I generally recommend leaving some residual nipple projection, though the nipples can be completely flattened, if desired. ...
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Nipple reduction--not uncommon
Nipple reduction surgery is requested by both genders for elongated nipples. Some people are just born with them, others get them through breast feeding, or some times just ageing. Surgical techniques are under local anesthesia, and most often a pre-determined (mutually by the patient and surgeon) area is removed and closed with dissolving stitches. Erogenous nipple sensation is usually preserved.
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Male nipple reduction
A male nipple reduction is a fairly straight forward procedure. As for the cost, it can vary from region to region. Find a good doctor, cost should be secondary.
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Nipple reduction for men
There are several good options for nipple reduction in men. The most important first step is to be evaluated by board-certified plastic surgeon with a great deal of experience in breast surgery in males. The plastic surgeon can help determine if a pleasing result may be accomplished by only addressing the nipples, the nipples with the underlying breast tissue, or just the breast tissue. There are very good options to treat any combination of these findings. Your plastic...
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Male nipple reduction
Yes, nipple reduction in men can be performed to the point where it is nearly flush with the areola. Occasionally the prominence may be associated with excess glandular tissue beneath the areola. This may require excision of the breast tissue as is performed with gynecomastia repair.
Costs for the procedure generally run no higher than $2000 for repairing both sides.
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Nipple reduction is beneficial for both men and women
Both men and women request nipple reduction. Interestingly, I see more men request nipple reduction although 85% of my patients are female. Different techniques are utilized to reduce the projection and width of the nipple depending on the size of one's nipple and the desired outcome. Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia unless combined with breast augmentation.
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Nipple reduction
It is possible to reduce the projection of a nipple by simply transecting the nipple at the desired height. This can be done under local anesthesia with minimal pain. The cut wound edge will heal spontaneously (with no stitches) in about a week or so with the application of Neosporin twice a day.
In a woman, this should not be done if breastfeeding is anticipated in the future.
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Nipple Reduction Surgery as an outpatient
Nipple reduction can be performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. The size of the new areola and nipple should be addressed by patient and his/her plastic surgeon in order to establish harmony in function and anatomy of the nipple and areolar complex.
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Relatively simple procedure
If you are a man trying to decrease the projection of your nipples, this can be accomplished with local anesthesia and the costs will vary from one plastic surgeon to another. Find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area and make a consultation appointment to find out what your options are.
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