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How long will my nipples hurt after nipple reduction?

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MirandardjJul 20, 2014

I'm 9 weeks PO and my nipples feel like they're bruised. They are completely healed and look good but hurt.

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Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast)

Hi, thanks for your question. Your surgical options really depend on what you would hope to achieve from surgery in addition to nipple-areolar complex reduction. This could be combined with an uplift procedure +/- augmentation with breast implants or fat transfer to give you the best results....

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS

Unfortunately only surgery can reduce the size of your nipple. Fortunately, nipple reduction is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed using a local anesthetic as an office procedure.

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Randal Haworth, MD, FACS

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS

Nipple Reduction Cost determinants Nipple reduction prices vary greatly because the s a wide range of due to a number of variables including differing techniques that can be performed. My recommendation is to first find a few qualified surgeon  board certified by the American Board of...

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Jerome Edelstein, MD

Nipple reduction surgery  is an option you can consider. A reduction in width, length or a combination of both may be performed. The goal of the procedure is to better balance the size of the areola (the darker coloured tissue in the centre of the breast) and the nipple. Accomplishing this...

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD

The nipple-areola complex is a relatively privileged site when it comes to keloid formation. Therefore prominent nipples can be reduced with a very low chance of keloid scar formation.

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