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Nipple reduction surgery is an excellent procedure with minimal risk. Our office uses a modified technique that minimizes the risk of sensory loss. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Thank you for the question.Fortunately, 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 a woman's 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.Risks of the procedure are minimal but include the potential for loss of sensation, asymmetry, inability to breast-feed, infection...I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
Nipple and areolar reduction can always be done without any decrease in sensitivity. I counsel my patients that nipple reduction is done in a very artistic fashion with incisions that are virtually imperceptible and a customized excellent nipple that can be reduced both in diameter and...
Without a photos it is hard to give a precise answer, but nipples can be reduced with surgery. Areolar size can also be reduced. Consult in person with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Below is an example of a nipple reduction. In that section we also have some areolar...
It is hard to see the photo well, but , in general, puffy areolas can be treated surgically. An in person evaluation is best as puffy areolas can be associated with tuberous breasts.
