What are the risks of female nipple reduction?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

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.

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