How common is it that the nipple will die when it's cut to make it shorter?

Loss of the nipple I’m breast lift is pretty rare. Especially if you have had no previous surgery and the nipple doesn’t need to
Be moved far. Your surgeons explanation is not very clear what he said so
You
Might want to clarify it with him or her

Thanks for your inquiry, but without pictures or measurements it is hard to advise. In general, in the hands of a board certified plastic surgeon, nipple loss is extremely rare because of technique and judgement. The greater distance the nipple has to be moved, the greater the risk, good luck.

Although it is uncommon for the nipple to die, I do not reduce the areola and cut the nipples at the same time. The nipples can easily be trimmed in the office later under local anesthesia. Please discuss this with your surgeon.