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Is there a way to make my right nipple go back to it's original size after removing my piercing? (photos)

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schwangbangAug 17, 2014

I am a male that had my right nipple pierced about a year and a half ago. I took the piercing out six months ago and the tip my nipple didn't go back to its original size. Is there a procedure or anything that can be done to reduce the size of the tip of my nipple so that it is the same size as my left one again?

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