NIPPLE PROJECTION REDUCTION:
My nipples project too far. Can I have them reduced?
There is a large variance in the amount of nipple projection in a typical female breast.
If the amount of nipple projection is excessive, this can be reduced surgically.
This surgery should be considered only after the patient has completed her family or the patient does not intend to breast feed. The surgical correction of an over projected nipple will often interfere or eliminate the opportunity to breast feed.
OPERATION:
This procedure is done under local anaesthesia (freezing).
There are numerous techniques described to correct the over projected nipple.
There is an incision made around the nipple area.
The over projection can be completely eliminated to create a flat smooth areola,
OR
The over projection can be reduced but still leave some degree of projection depending on the patient’s wishes.
The incision is closed with dissolving sutures.
Healing takes 7-10 days
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.