Will Nipple Reduction Surgery Scars Be Visible?

Generally speaking, the scars from nipple reduction surgery heal well because of the pigmented skin in the area. However, the type of scar left depends on your goals and the technique used. During your presurgical consult with your surgeon, you’ll get a better idea of the scar you’ll may be left with.

Fortunately, nipple reduction is a relatively simple procedure that can be performed using a local anesthetic as an office procedure. Depending on the patient's wishes there are a few techniques that I use - all of which generally preserve sensation and with negligible scars. The fact that you had bad foot scars would probably not affect the scars from your nipple surgery in most cases. 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 Plastic Surgery that you trust, then compare prices between them. In our office it is approximately $1,500. Factors that influence the price include:

1. Location - Will it be performed in a hospital with an overnight stay, an independent out- patient facility or a doctors office? (Doctor’s office is least expensive)

2. Type of Anesthesia - local, IV sedation or General Anesthesia? Will a board certified anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist be used, or an RN? (local anesthesia will save you money)
    
      3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best trained (and longest) would be a surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
   
      4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how much will be removed, one or both sides, etc.

Thank you for the question.

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.

Costs in our office range from $800 to $1200.

I hope this helps.