Is it worth removing a small third nipple if the scar may look worse than it actually is?

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i have a third nipple underneath my right breast. its nothing huge. really just looks like a small mole but with a small bump in the middle...like a nipple. i was just wondering if it would be worth removing if the scar may look worse than what it actually is.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.Extra nipples can develop in the "milk-line" of your body.They are easily removed but can leave a scarit more depends on the location and size.The best way to assess and give true advice would an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

M. Azhar Ali, MD, FACS · Answer

It really depends upon the size and location of the nipple. Smaller nipples will leave a smaller scar. Nipples which are located along the breast fold leave a very well hidden scar. The final outcome will also depend on how you heal. Some patients tend to form keloids. Posting a picture would have greatly helped.

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

It is difficult to say without a photo or examination. In most cases the scar will be less noticeable that the accessory nipple, particularly with attention to closure and scar treatment after the removal. If the nipple does not bother you, there is no medical need to remove it.

Steven L. Robinson, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There is no medical necessity to remove a third nipple. People remove them for cosmetic reasons. You are correct, that there will be a small scar left in its place. It is up to you as to whether or not this is a good trade - the nipple for a scar. Best wishes

Is it worth removing a small third nipple if the scar may look worse than it actually is?

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