Can a nipple excision and relocation be an option to fix too high nipples? (Photo)

Dear Kaybs, there is no way to predict this. I would have advised my patient not to count on being able to nurse after nipple reduction but the only way to know is to see if it works when you try. Best wishes to you!!

The treatment would be to redo the areola and size it down. I generally put a permanent suture around the areola and close it in a way to prevent widening over time. I would do this first and see how things look. If the discoloration is still an issue, medical tattooing can help resolve or...

I specialize in targeted nipple reinnervation for gender-affirming breast surgery and "top surgery" and I tell my patients that any breast or nipple surgery can potentially alter sensation. Nipple reduction surgery typically focuses on resizing or reshaping the nipple, while leaving the areola...

I can see what you are talking about but your nipples and your areola are normal. I don't think you would be able to find a surgeon to operate on your nipples or areola. For patients with a tuberous breast deformity, who have very triangularly shaped breasts, and very protuberant areola, we...

Thank you for sharing your question. Yes a nipple reduction could be performed in order to reduce the prominence of each nipple. This can be done as an in-office procedure or simultaneously done during an operative breast reduction. Hope this helps.

Nipples come in all shapes ans sizes. By no means are you abnormal. If you did wish to diminish the projection of your nipples, nipple reduction is a small surgery that can be performed under local anesthesia. The skin around the outside of the nipple is peeled away and the remaining stalk is...