Nipple reduction
Nipple reduction is the procedure to shorten the length of the
nipples themselves. Having long nipples can be a consequence
of breast feeding your children or a genetic predisposition.
They can be very obvious in tight fitting shirts or bras and
may be considered an embarrassment by some women. Some nipples
may be so long that they may point downward due to gravity or
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Surgical
procedure
This surgery can be performed under local anesthesia or
together with sedation. The reduction procedure can either
be performed by removing a disc of tissue from the center
point of the over-projecting nipple or simply be excising
a segment from the end of the nipple. |
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Anesthesia
Usually under local anesthesia
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Duration
of operation
About 1-2 hours
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Possible
risks and complications
Bleeding is uncommon risk. Ability of breast feeding may
be disturbed depending on extent of reduction. Either
way, sensation is usually regained after healing. |
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After
care
You can go home and resume normal activities immediately.
The stitches are removed at seven days. There is usually no
need to be off work.
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