Surgery to Remove Extra Nipples?

It is not uncommon for people to have accessory (extra nipples).  They can occur on one side or both.  I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to have these remove.  As far as insurance, I would check both with the insurance carrier as well as with your surgeon as this may be covered.

Thanks for all of your questions about extra nipples. I think a lot of women will benefit from this question and answer section, because having extra nipples is much more common than you think! 1. There are no home remedies to remove extra nipples. 2. Wart remover does not work3. Often insurance will cover the removal of extra nipples, especially if there is any breast tissue under them4. Removal of the extra nipples is a quick and easy office procedure under numbing shots, you would be back to life in <24hrs. If there is breast tissue to remove as well, recovery could be longer. Best of luck!

Surgical excision by a plastic surgeon is the appropriate treatment for the removal of extra nipples.  

Having redundant nipples is very common; just under the breast and in the axilla in particular.  The surgery is typically straightforward and can be done under local anaesthetic.  You will have a small scar but that should fade away with time.  Do NOT use a topical treatment.  You will not get the result you want and the surgery to correct it will costs more and not look as nice as if you had it done properly from the outset.  This is your body, it is worth it.

Extra nipples, also known as polythelia, are easily removed, usually under local anesthesia, just like a mole.  There are no effective home remedies.  Sometimes people even have extra breasts (polymastia).  The most common area is under the arm.  These too can be removed.  Insurance will usually cover this probalem.

Often, accessory (extra) nipples look like a mole, and are often mistaken for this. Occasionally, the accessory nipples can have areolas and look similar to your real nipple/areola complexes. There can even be breast tissue present beneath the accessory nipples that could swell with pregnancy and breast feeding. Thus, other than not liking the appearance, there are several good reasons to have your extra nipples removed surgically by an expert plastic surgeon. The scars will be permanent, and the size of the scar depends on the size of the extra nipples and any areola surrounding them. Local anesthesia is used, and the scars will fade over several months. With good plastic surgical technique and time, these scars are almost certain to be better that having those extra nipples you hate! Best wishes.

Don't feel alone.  Accessory nipples are very common both in males and females.  In fact, very frequently I will point out an accessory nipple in a patient who though it was just a mole.  They arise in the "milk line" which runs from the armpit to the groin.  I have most commonly seen them just below the breast.  There are no home remedies.  Insurance generally will pay for their removal which is usually an uncomplicated procedure.

These are treated similar to moles with simple excision as the definitive correction. I would not use wart remover as this could potentially cause more scarring and will not remove the accessory nipple.

Hello, accessory nipple is a common condition in several women. It's not a sign of health problems, but can be uncomfortable by aesthetic reasons. A surgeon can remove it with no pain and quickly. It's not an expensive procedure, and you don't need to spend time in hospital. You should consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because he/she is qualified to perform the procedure with minimal scarring. Good Luck.

Accessory nipples are very common.  They are often located below your natural nipples, just as you are describing.  They can also be located in the breast fold or on the abdominal wall anywhere along an imaginary line drawn from the nipple to the groin.  An accessory nipple can be surgically removed by a plastic surgeon under local anesthesia in the office in the same way a mole would be removed.  It is a very simple operation that is well tolerated by most patients, leaving you with a small straight line scar.  Unfortunately, no home remedies will solve this problem, and I would not recommend trying to treat them yourself with any products, as you could cause damage to your skin.  I would recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon in your area for the best possible result.
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD