Can my nipples can be moved to a more cisgender position? (Photos)

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FTM: Hope for keyhole surgery. Will my nipples need to be repositioned or shaved as they are small and a bit pointy. Can they just do a nerve block or will I have to be put under? Currently an A cup. Work out a little bit. Weight 100lbs.

Stephen M. Becker, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I rarely reduce the nipple at the time of the top surgery b/c you don't want to jeopardize the blood supply. However, reducing the projection of the nipple i.e. how much it sticks out, is easily done in the office.

Tracy Kayan, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you are a very good candidate for a keyhole incision and a nipple reduction, both of which can be done at the same time. Doing even keyhole surgery under local is fairly difficult, as the tissue that is removed is in a fairly wide area, and this can be difficult to completely anesthetize. You can discuss with your surgeon whether or not this can be done under sedation, but again, sometimes it is easier and safer to be completely under general anesthesia so you do not move inadvertently during surgery, as can happen when someone is just under sedation. Best of luck with your surgery!

Lorelei Grunwaldt, MD · Answer

In general I wait for about 6 months after the peri approach to allow the nipple and areola to shrink after the breast tissue is removed.  If the nipple is still large, then I go ahead and reduce the nipple size.  In your case, however, there is not a lot of breast tissue so I am not sure your nipple itself would shrink after the breast tissue is removed.  It would be reasonable to make it a bit smaller at the time of the peri approach if you are unhappy with it.  In regards to the actual position of the nipple areolar complex on your chest, it is very hard to predict where it will sit when the breast tissue is removed.  It usually goes straight back onto the chest in the location it was pre surgery.  Hope this helps.
Dr. G

Diana Breister-Ghosh, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  You will need a periareolar approach.  You nipple position can not be changed at that surgery.   It will be difficult in general to change the location of the nipple/areola.
In my experience, the Nipple/areolar complex shrinks and changes after surgery.  Wait until after you procedure......4-6 months and then determine if you still would like a nippple reduction.
Hope this helps you!
Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh

Can my nipples can be moved to a more cisgender position? (Photos)

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