Nipple Reduction Surgery

Long nipples can be a problem for some people. Having long nipples can be a consequence of breastfeeding your children or you can be genetically predisposed to them. Large or prominent nipples can be embarrassing for some women. They may be obvious in tight fitting shirts or thin bras and attract unwanted attention. Some nipples may be so long that they point downward due to gravity and be irritated by clothing or bras.

Nipple reduction surgery is a procedure to shorten the length of the nipples. The surgery is done under local anesthesia or can be combined with other breast surgery such as breast augmentation, reduction or areola reduction. You can usually return to work the day after nipple reduction surgery.

There are several surgical nipples reduction procedures. One method of shortening the nipple is to simple excise a segment at the tip. Another method is to remove a band of areolar skin around the base of the nipple and push the nipple back into the breast. It is then sutured in place.

Nipple reduction surgery does carry the risk of impairing your ability to breastfeed. You may also lose some feeling in the nipple.