My nipple areola sizes are different on one breast compared to the other breast. Can this be corrected?
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.
If the breasts are symmetrical and the nipple areola size is different between both breasts, this can be treated surgically to improve symmetry.
This surgery is done under local anaesthesia (freezing).
The surgery will leave scarring around the nipple areolar area.
My nipple areola heights are different on one breast compared to the other breast. Can this 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.
If the breasts are symmetrical, and the nipple areola heights are minimally different between both breasts, this can be treated surgically to improve symmetry by raising the lower nipple areola to match to opposite breasts.
This surgery is done under local anaesthesia (freezing).
The surgery will leave scarring around the nipple areolar area.
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.
FINANCING:
Will AHS (Alberta Health Services) cover nipple surgery?
Nipple correction breast surgery is not covered by Alberta Health Services.
Can I finance the costs of the surgery? How do I do this?
Dr. Giuffre does not provide in house financing for cosmetic procedures.
There are a number of companies across Canada that will finance cosmetic surgery, similar to car financing or mortgages.
Please refer to the links provided on the Home Page for this information.
Dr. Giuffre has no financial or business relationship or affiliation with any of these companies.