How Can Extra Large Nipples Be Corrected?

There is a nipple reduction procedure to make nipples both smaller and more symmetrical. It is a fairly simple procedure, in experienced hands, which is done under local anesthesia in the office in about 20 minutes. I use the a telescoping technique, whereby the skin is removed at the base and the core is left intact and then the nipple is telescoped down and the skin edges are stitched back together. This elegant technique preserves the nipple sensation an the milk ducts in the major of cases.As far as reducing the areola, the pigmented skin around surrounding the nipple, this can also be reduced.  This requires having a scar around the areola as the excess pigmented skin is removed and the skin is brought together with a permanent suture to cinch it down to a smaller size.   Hope this helps.

NIpple reduction is a common operation and can be done as a solo procedure in the office with just local anesthesia, or can be part of another breast enhancement.

Both the diameter and length (projection) can be reduced, to fit the aesthetics of your breast. The surgery can interfere with breast feeding, so is often delayed until after having children. Because other procedures like, breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction, are also more common after having children, the nipple reduction may be performed while under anesthesia for these other procedures.

Below is a link to my blog showing nipple reduction, in conjunction with a breast augmentation revision. Thanks for you question.

Nipple reduction surgery is a relatively simple operation that can be done with local anesthesia.  The nipple diameter or projection can both be modified.  The scar is generally confined to the nipple and heals well.  There is a risk of loss of nipple sensation with any of these procedures.

Large, sagging nipples are a very common problem that I see in my practice. Correction of this deformity can be done in one of many ways. The technique used truly depends upon each individual's nipple anatomy. This is something that can be done as a stand-alone procedure, or in conjunction with breast augmentation.

There are a couple of differnt ways to reduce the nipples, depending upon whether they project too much, are too wide, or both. All can be done easily under local anesthesia. Areolar reduction is most often done by removing a donut shaped area of skin, so there is a scar around the outer edge. If only a small reduction is needed, then the donut can be removed around the base of the nipple so the scar is more inconspicuous.

People commonly confuse nipple reduction with areola reduction. The former is the protruding portion than can be reduced by shortening but this may interfere with nursing and should be completed after cessation of lactation. Large areolae are the pigmented portion that can be reduced in diameter by making an incision all the way around the areola and then placing a stitch that acts as a drawstring to reduce the surrounding skin.opening and make the areola appear smaller.

Nipple reduction (not areola) is easily done under local anesthesia.  The final size is determined by the patient before the operation begins.  Usually around 50% is removed.

Nipple and Areola size affect the aesthetic harmony of the breast. I perform nipple and areolar size reduction in an outpatient setting using techniques to that spare nerve injury and minimize the risk of sensory loss. Patients typically return after several days to have the sutures removed.

If you are asking about reducing your areolas, meaning the circle of darker skin surrounding your nipples, this is accomplished by removing a ring of skin on the outer edge of the areola and suturing the incisions with permanent stitches.  This procedure is often performed as part of breast reduction or breast lift surgery, but it can be done as a standalone surgery.

If you want to reduce just the size of your nipples, this is a straightforward procedure.  A qualified plastic surgeon can reduce the diameter, the projection or both.  Schedule a consultation with a doctor who performs nipple surgery and be sure to view some before and after photos to see that the results look natural.

Elliot Jacobs, M.D.

New York Plastic Surgeon

 

Nipple reduction is an  excellent procedure for the patient suffering from prominent  nipples. This procedure can reduce the height and width of the nipple, usually preserving sensation. It can be done under local anesthesia or in combination with other procedures (under general anesthesia).

I like to use the “sleeve” technique to reduce the height of the nipple. This procedure leaves the core of the nipple intact preserving nerves and lactiferous ducts.  The  suture line  generally heals  very nicely in this area. The width of the nipple can be reduced by removing a triangular segment from the tip area.

I hope this helps.