Should I get my third nipple removed?

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I love myself a lot but when it comes to my third nipple no I want it off ! But I've heard in some cases it leaves really noticeable scaring ? Is that true & it looks so painful by the way I'm a 14 girl

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello, if your doctor has examined you and confirmed it is just a harmless 3rd nipple, there is no urgency to have it removed.  The procedure is usually done with an injection of local anesthetic.  This injection does cause some discomfort but once the area is "frozen" it should be painless.  Any procedure can leave a scar so you would need to speak to your plastic surgeon about the expected outcome and risks.

James McMahan, MD (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Removing a third nipple is usually a very simple procedure and is not generally painful at all.  It will leave a scar, the severity of which depends a lot on where it is.  Those taken off of the lower aspect of the breast usually do not leave a bad scar.

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