Nipples
What is nipple enhancement surgery?
Nipple enhancement surgery is a procedure that alters the size and/or appearance of the nipples. It is often performed during or after a breast augmentation procedure, a breast lift or breast reconstruction.
What does nipple surgery improve?
Nipple surgery is performed on both men and women, and there are many types, including:
- Nipple reduction
- Nipple reconstruction
- Nipple augmentation, and
- Nipple repair.
Nipple surgery can:
- Make nipples more symmetrical
- Address inverted or indented nipples
- Reduce enlarge nipples
- Reduced enlarged or puffy areolas.
How is the procedure performed?
Nipple surgery requires anesthesia and is an outpatient procedure.
What are the risks?
- Anesthesia risks
- Infection
- Bleeding/Blood clotting issues
- Change in sensation
- Poor healing of incisions
- Partial or total loss of areola
- Unsatisfactory results
What can be expected after the surgery?
Will I have bandages/drainage tubes?
Dressings and bandages are applied to incisions, and a drainage tube may be used to drain excess fluid.
How soon Until I can return to work?
Every patient is different, but most patients can return to work within weeks of surgery.
How soon until I see results?
It could take a few weeks to reach final results, after the swelling subsides.
Is nipple enhancement covered by insurance?
Nipple enhancement is a cosmetic surgery and is not covered by insurance companies.