Types of nipple repairs and procedures
There are a number of different nipple repair procedures a patient can choose from, depending on their specific needs and physical concerns. Dr. Courtney will sit down with you to discuss your concerns and expectations, and get an understanding of how you would like your nipples to look. From there, he will decide which procedure is needed to give you the results you want: nipples that make you feel attractive, secure, and confident.
Areola reduction
Some areolas can be spread out across the breasts, and some patients who have lost a significant amount of weight might find their areolas are stretched. After breastfeeding, areolas can sometimes change in ways a patient feels are undesirable. A custom nipple repair surgery for the areola will focus on reducing the size of the areola to a smaller, shapely circle that more closely surrounds the nipple.
Under local anesthesia, Dr. Courtney will make a circular incision along the border of your existing areola and remove the excess tissue, creating a smaller areola around the nipple. These procedures are very straightforward, done under local anesthesia. They each take about an hour, with minimal recovery time. Patients usually report the experience involves only mild discomfort, and the results are permanent.