NIPPLE REDUCTION
Nipple reduction surgery may be performed as a standalone surgery under local anesthesia with minimal downtime, or concurrently with other types of cosmetic breast surgery such as breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction.
INVERTED NIPPLE
Surgical correction involves a procedure to release the underlying tissues and may require transection of milk ducts, which could potentially preclude future breastfeeding. Surgery is performed under local anesthesia or with IV sedation. Results are immediate and patient satisfaction high. The procedure may be combined with other aesthetic surgical procedures on the breast..
NIPPLE ASSYMETRY CORRECTION
Absolute breast symmetry is very uncommon (<5%). If there is a significant difference in nipple areola size asymmetry, this can be corrected. Often this asymmetry is because both breasts are asymmetrical, in which case, the correction is to surgically treat both the breast and nipple areola asymmetry together.
NIPPLE RECONSTRUCTION
Women who have had breast cancer surgery, where the breast and nipple areola have been removed to treat the cancer, often undergo breast reconstruction after the surgery. The last stage of the reconstruction after the breast mound is reconstructed, is to have the nipple areola reconstructed. This converts the breast mound into a more natural looking breast.
ACCESSORY NIPPLE
Developing extra breast tissue with associated nipples or pigmented areolas may sometimes occur, in both men and women. Surgical excision is the typical treatment and results in permanent removal of breast tissue as well as complete removal of extra nipples or areolas.
RISKS:
With any surgery there are surgical and anesthetic risks.
Aside from the rare risks of an anesthetic event, some of the general and specific surgical risks for this procedure would include:
Scarring
Nipple tissue loss
Infection
Sensation change to the nipple
Discomfort
Asymmetry
Bleeding (hematoma)
if you take blood thinning medication, this must be stopped at least one week prior to surgery and one week after surgery
*This list is not complete.
During the consultation with the patient, Dr. Giuffre will outline and explain each of the risks in detail.
THE FOLLOWUP:
How often do I need to come back for a checkup after the surgery?
Postoperative visits include:
a 1 week post op visit
a 6 week visit in the office to review the preoperative photograph and the surgical result.
The patient is allowed to shower the following day. Aggressive sports activity should be avoided for 2 weeks.
If there are any patient concerns, Dr. Giuffre provides his home phone number for patient's direct access.
After the 6 week visit, if there are any future requests for an appointment, they are made directly with Dr. Giuffre’s office and an expedited visit is arranged.