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Post-Gynecomastia Surgery - Reduction of Nipple Tip?

asked 1 year ago by dan62 in Green Bay wi
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 718 times
Tags: nipples, reduction, tip

I had the Gynecomastia procedure done Dec 29th I had asked the Dr if the nipples would also be done at this time of procedure and was told yes But the nipple tips are still large and from what I see incision would have to be done and remove tissue to make the nipple tips smaller and of course I have not been stiched up on the tips of the nipples. The nipple tips just show so much when I wear t-shirts tight shirts.

8 answers to Post-Gynecomastia Surgery - Reduction of Nipple Tip?

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Nipple tip can be done during Gynecomastia procedure

Nipple itself can be done during or post surgery.When I it is necessary I will perform it simultaneously and I have great experience with this combination surgery.It is ok if a surgeon decide to do them separately.See also wikipedia about this subject see video
Mordcai Blau, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmetic-md.com

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Post-Gynecomastia Surgery - Reduction of Nipple Tip?

Regarding: "Post-Gynecomastia Surgery - Reduction of Nipple Tip? I had the Gynecomastia procedure done Dec 29th I had asked the Dr if the nipples would also be done at this time of procedure and was told yes But the nipple tips are still large and from what I see incision would have to be done and remove tissue to make the nipple tips smaller and of course I have not been stiched up on the tips of the nipples. The nipple tips just show so much when I wear t-shirts tight shirts."... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Nipple reduction post gynecomastia

Yes, the nipple height can be reduced.  I like the idea of waiting a few weeks after the debulking procedure.  Circulation to the nipple can be better assessed by a delay.  Some shrinkage may make a second procedure unnecessary.
H. Michael Roark, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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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 nipple 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. The procedures done under local anesthesia, requires very little downtime and is highly patient pleasing. I hope this helps. more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Persistent prominent nipples following gynecomastia surgery

You are still relatively early in the postoperative period and a significant amount of swelling is still present. Given your appearance, I would wait at least 6 months, allowing for the swelling to subside and tissues to tighten up. If your nipples are still overprojecting at that point in time, then a nipple reduction can be performed under local anesthesia as a minor procedure.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Nipple reduction after gynecomastia surgery

The chest area usually swells after gynecomastia surgery and it is best to wait at least 6 weeks before deciding whether you would like to proceed with nipple reduction surgery. This surgery may be performed as an office procedure and would decrease the prominence of the nipples and make them less visible under your clothing.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Relax!

Your doctor was correct when he said that nipples generally stick out less after surgery since breast tissue was removed from beneath them during your surgery. Give yourself some time to allow for resolution of the swelling that always follows surgery. If the nipples are still too prominent after several months, they can easily be "trimmed" under local anesthesia.
George Sanders, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Nipple reduction following gynecomastia repair

Nipple reduction can easily be performed at a later date as an office procedure. It is a relatively minor procedure and I would not be upset. The nipples will likely get less prominent as the swelling resolves.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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