Nipple Reduction in Concord
Breast enhancement procedures such as breast augmentation are popular and generally well-understood. A procedure that is less frequently discussed is nipple reduction surgery. Women choose nipple reduction surgery to gain a significant improvement in the way they feel about their breasts and themselves.
Concord board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Mariotti is a skilled breast surgeon who also frequently performs nipple reduction surgery. Together with his team, he strives to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel confident about achieving your personal appearance goals.
Whether performed alone or alongside another breast procedure, nipple reduction is a highly personalized treatment designed to enhance symmetry and restore confidence. At MSpa, Dr. Mariotti brings extensive experience and a meticulous approach to every procedure, ensuring results that look natural and refined. Known for compassionate care and beautiful outcomes, MSpa is a trusted destination in Concord for women seeking subtle, impactful breast enhancements. From your initial consultation to final follow-up, our team is here to support your goals with professionalism, precision, and personalized attention every step of the way.
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What is Nipple Reduction?
Nipple reduction surgery is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes or reduces the size of the nipples or areolas to create a more balanced, proportionate look. It’s commonly chosen by individuals whose nipples appear elongated, wide, asymmetrical, or enlarged due to genetics, breastfeeding, or aging. The surgery is highly customizable and can target either the nipple itself, the areola, or both.
How Does Nipple Reduction Work?
During the procedure, excess tissue is removed from the nipple and/or areola using precise surgical techniques, typically under local anesthesia if not combined with other procedures. Dr. Mariotti places incisions strategically within the pigmented area to minimize visible scarring. Sutures are often dissolvable, and the procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis.
Benefits of a Nipple Reduction
Nipple reduction can dramatically enhance the overall appearance of the breasts, making them look more balanced and youthful. Patients often report improved self-esteem, greater comfort in fitted clothing, and less self-consciousness during intimate moments. The procedure is quick, low-risk, and yields long-lasting results with minimal downtime.
Can Nipple Reduction be paired with other treatments?
Yes, nipple reduction is frequently combined with other breast procedures such as augmentation, lift, or reduction for comprehensive enhancement. Combining procedures can improve aesthetic harmony and streamline recovery. If you’re already planning breast surgery, Dr. Mariotti can help determine if nipple or areola reduction should be part of your personalized treatment plan.
The Best Candidates
The area of the breast that women refer to as the “nipple” actually has 2 parts. There is the nipple itself, the gland that sticks out from the breast, and the darkened skin that surrounds the nipple, known as the areola.
Nipple reduction surgery can address the size of the nipple or the circumference of the areola.
Enlarged nipples or areolas can be due to genetics, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Whatever the cause, many women feel self-conscious about the way their nipples look.
If you’re concerned that nipple reduction could affect the sensation of your breast, you can rest assured that Dr. Mariotti’s patients maintain full sensation except in rare cases.
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What To Expect Before a Nipple Reduction
Before your nipple reduction, Dr. Mariotti will meet with you for a thorough consultation to discuss your concerns, goals, and medical history. He’ll examine the nipple and areola area and recommend a customized surgical approach based on your anatomy and desired outcome. You’ll also receive pre-operative instructions to help you prepare for surgery.
What To Expect During a Nipple Reduction
Nipple reduction surgery typically takes under an hour when performed on its own. After administering local anesthesia, Dr. Mariotti will make careful incisions to remove excess tissue and reshape the nipple or areola. The procedure is done with precision to maintain nipple sensation and symmetry. You’ll be monitored briefly in recovery before heading home.
What To Expect After a Nipple Reduction
After nipple reduction surgery, you should expect only a very short recovery time before you are able to return to work and your normal routine. Your nipple-areolar complex should look more proportionate to the rest of your breast shape and also be centered appropriately to the contours of your breast.
You may notice mild swelling, tenderness, or temporary changes in nipple sensitivity, which typically resolve within a few weeks. Most patients feel well enough to resume daily activities within a few days. Dr. Mariotti will provide detailed aftercare instructions and schedule follow-up visits to monitor healing and ensure your results are progressing as expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. While nipple reduction surgery is most commonly incorporated as part of another breast enhancement surgery, it can also be scheduled as a solo procedure.
Typically, Dr. Mariotti places the incisions within the pigmented area surrounding the nipple, where they should heal up to nearly invisible after surgery.
Future weight gain or pregnancy that affects your breast size and shape could also affect the size and shape of your nipple-areolar complex. However, outside of these circumstances, most women are happy with their new look long-term.
Nipple reduction is often performed as part of another breast procedure, such as a breast lift, breast reduction, or breast augmentation. When this is the case, the cost of nipple reduction surgery is factored into the total cost of your breast procedure.
When performed on its own, nipple reduction will be significantly less expensive than a more involved breast enhancement procedure. The exact cost of your nipple or areola reduction surgery will depend on factors such as the plastic surgeon you choose and the surgical techniques involved.
If you have already selected a plastic surgeon for another breast enhancement procedure and are interested in adding nipple reduction, discuss your options during your consultation.
Otherwise, you can start the plastic surgeon selection process by asking for personal referrals from friends and family in your area, checking online reviews, and booking a few consultations to help you make your final decision.
Nipple reduction could be an appropriate solution for you if you are bothered by the appearance, size, or asymmetry of your nipples or areolas — the pigmented area that surrounds your nipples.
If you are getting another breast procedure and are unsure if adding a nipple or areola reduction makes sense for you, Dr. Mariotti can explain your options in more depth during your consultation to help you decide.
Most people report experiencing only mild discomfort and tenderness, along with mild swelling and bruising, directly after getting a nipple reduction, which is typically easily managed with over-the-counter or prescription pain medication.
Adding a nipple reduction to your breast augmentation or other procedures should not affect your recovery time or experience.
When performed on its own, nipple reduction recovery is generally short and uncomplicated. Most women are able to get back to work and other regular activities within a few days to a week after their procedure.
If your nipple reduction surgery is performed at the same time as another procedure, recovery time could be longer, depending on the specific procedure(s) that are combined.
Some women may experience a temporary loss of sensation in their nipples directly after getting a nipple reduction, though this sensation typically returns as your body heals. Other temporary side effects can include numbness, tingling, or heightened sensitivity.
In some cases, you may be able to still successfully breastfeed after nipple or areola reduction surgery. However, in some instances where the underlying structure of the nipple is affected by nipple reduction surgery, breastfeeding may not be possible.
If breastfeeding is an important consideration, you may want to consider postponing this procedure until after having children. Dr. Mariotti will discuss the specific surgical techniques and recommendations for your procedure with you during your consultation.
Be sure to let him know if the ability to breastfeed is important to you.
Yes, men with enlarged or protruding nipples can benefit from nipple reduction surgery, especially after significant weight loss or to improve chest contour.
Light activities can resume within a few days, but strenuous exercise or chest workouts should be avoided for 2 to 3 weeks, depending on your recovery.
Common techniques include wedge excision, circumferential excision, and central core excision—each tailored to reshape the nipple while preserving sensation.
Absolutely. Nipple reduction can be performed unilaterally to correct asymmetry and achieve a balanced appearance between both breasts.
Often, dissolvable stitches are used that do not require removal. If non-dissolvable sutures are used, they are typically removed in a follow-up visit within a week.
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