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Surgery to Remove Extra Nipples?
I have two extra nipples. I have had them since I was born and I hate them. I can wear swimsuits with nice tops because they show they are right below my original ones.
I'm now 17 and want to remove them. Are there home remedies? I heard wart remover works? And if not, I have insurance. Will it cover it and will it hurt? Thanks so much.
Asked 32 months ago by
itsgabibitoch in california
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Supernumerary nipple removal
Your condition is more common than most patients believe. The extra nipples can be removed. Some patients also have ectopic breast tissue with the appearance of two mini breasts in the axillary area. Most insurance companies cover the procedure which, depending upon the condition, can either be performed in the office surgical suite or on an ambulatory basis.
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Extra nipple removal?
Thank you for the question.
The best way to remove “extra nipples” is the direct excision. Usually, these small scar that remains is less conspicuous than the extra nipple. Occasionally, patients will also have extra breast tissue below the extra nipple that can also be treated. I have had some success treating the extra breast tissue with direct excision and/or liposuctioning.
I hope this helps.
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Remove extra nipples
Extra nipples, also known as polythelia, are easily removed, usually under local anesthesia, just like a mole. There are no effective home remedies. Sometimes people even have extra breasts (polymastia). The most common area is under the arm. These too can be removed. Insurance will usually cover this probalem.
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Yes, there is a simple procedure
Removal fs extra nipples can be a simple office procedure done under local anesthesia. You should check with your insurance company to see if they will cover the procedure.
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Extra nipples are common
Extra nipples are actually quite common in men and women. They result from in utero development. They are easily removed under a local anesthesia and leave a small almost imperceptable scar. Insurance coverage varies from person to person, and the specific terms of your policy would need to be investigated to determine whether the procedure would be covered.
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Extra nipples can be removed, but don't use wart remover!
Often, accessory (extra) nipples look like a mole, and are often mistaken for this. Occasionally, the accessory nipples can have areolas and look similar to your real nipple/areola complexes. There can even be breast tissue present beneath the accessory nipples that could swell with pregnancy and breast feeding. Thus, other than not liking the appearance, there are several good reasons to have your extra nipples removed surgically by an expert plastic surgeon. The scars will be permanent...
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Removal of accessory nippples
Don't feel alone. Accessory nipples are very common both in males and females. In fact, very frequently I will point out an accessory nipple in a patient who though it was just a mole. They arise in the "milk line" which runs from the armpit to the groin. I have most commonly seen them just below the breast. There are no home remedies. Insurance generally will pay for their removal which is usually an uncomplicated procedure.
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Extra nipples
The condition of extra nipples is really common. Most patients think the extra nipples are moles. They can occur anywhere along the "milk line" which extends from the underarm area, down through the normal nipples and then down to the groin. I had a med school class mate that a nearly complete "milk line". He was very proud of his mammal status! Removing this accessory nipples is easy to do and the scar from removal is usually less...
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Extra nipples are easy to remove
It is straightforward to remove extra nipples from the skin. This is usually performed under local or regional anesthesia and may easily be done as an outpatient or office procedure. The manner in which the surgical wound is closed depends on the size of the nipple and how much skin had to be removed. In most occasions, the skin is able to be advanced into the wind and closed with a nice thin line.
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Accessory (extra) nipple removal
These are treated similar to moles with simple excision as the definitive correction. I would not use wart remover as this could potentially cause more scarring and will not remove the accessory nipple.
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Accessory nipple removal
Accessory nipples are very easy to remove and the scar will almost always be less visible than the nipples were. Please don't use wart remover, that sounds barbaric! Go to a plastic surgeon for the best result.
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Removing Accessory nipples is a simple office procedure
These should be able to be addressed very easliy with excsiion utilizing local anesthesia in the office. In most cases the scar is very reasonable and much preferred to the appearance of the accessory nipples.
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Accesory nipples can be removed
I'm not sure if your insurance would cover removal of accesory nipples but it most certainly can be done. You would need to be seen and evaluated by a plastic surgeon to review your options and you could see wher your resulting scars would be and what they may look like. I do not recommend trying any over the counter medications or potions. Best of luck.
Dr Edwards
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Treatment for Extra Nipples
Having extra nipples is not unusual. The extra nipples can occur anywhere along the milk lines which start at your armpits and curve down toward the abdomen. The treatment for this condition is to simply remove the extra nipple. It is a very minor surgery that can be done under local anesthesia. Home remedies do not work, and I do not advise using wart medication.
