Nipple Improvement

Purpose

Nipple improvements will alter the shape, size or appearance of the nipple. The correction of inverted nipples is possible as well.

Procedure

There are two main treatments within nipple reshaping: nipple reduction and correcting nipple inversion. Both operations take place under a local anaesthetic and can last up to one hour. Nipple reduction involves cutting two circles: one around the circumference of the areola (the brownish area around the nipple) and one where the outer edge will be after surgery. The skin in between these two lines is removed and the skin pulled together and sewn. To correct nipple inversion, the surgeon will make an incision around the lower half of the nipple and free the tissue behind it which is holding it inwards, this will allow the nipple to protrude as desired. Nipple reshaping can also be performed using fat transfer to create a more projected nipple.

Time off from work can be minimal and as sutures will probably be dissolvable, they will not need to be removed.

Results

The nipple/areola will appear smaller or the previously inverted nipple will now protrude.

Risks

General risks associated with any surgical procedure apply. The surgeon will discuss all associated risks with you in detail.