The many types
Height Reduction
Shortens the vertical length of the nipple for a flatter, more proportional appearance.
The surgeon removes a wedge-shape of upper or lower nipple tissue to have narrower nipple heights. You will receive fine sutures to preserve a natural appearance and limit scarring. Local anesthesia is usually given, and the procedure lasts approximately 30 minutes for each nipple. The objective is to create a smaller, more delicate nipple that is visually balanced with the breast, or chest, character.
Classification: Minimally invasive
Downtime: 1 to 3 days
Best For: People with long or extending nipples who want a more even profile
Diameter Reduction
Narrows the width of the nipple for a more proportionate look.
Wherein the excess tissue surrounding the base of the nipple is removed and the remaining tissue is shaped for a smaller diameter. The surgeon takes care to suture the area so that scarring is minimal. As a result, patients may have the process completed under a local anesthetic and it is a relatively painless and quick process. Results are aimed at improving symmetry and matching the size of the nipple with the areola and breast.
Classification: Minimally invasive
Downtime: 1 to 3 days
Best For: People who have wide or asymmetrical nipples and want to enhance their proportions.
Combination Reduction
Addressing both height & diameter for full nipple reshaping.
This method incorporates two techniques to safely decrease nipple height and width to get the ideal aesthetic. Tissue is excised from various sites and meticulous suturing preserves natural contours. Performed under local anesthesia, the technique generally aims to ensure balance and fit with the breast as a whole. It takes a bit longer to heal due to the double adjustments.
Classification: Minimally invasive
Downtime: 3 to 5 days
Best For: People who want a dramatic change in needs and shape.
Male Nipple Reduction
Creates a more masculine silhouette by downplaying the prominence of the nipples.
This surgery is typically performed in men and reduces either the height and diameter or both. The surgeon removes excess tissue using minimally invasive techniques while easily achieving a natural appearance. Local anesthesia is often all that’s needed, and the procedure takes less than an hour. The aim is a flatter, less protruding nipple that matches a chiseled chest.
Classification: Minimally invasive
Downtime: 1 to 3 days
Best For: Men with puffy or enlarged nipples wanting a more masculine chest contour.
Post-Pregnancy Reduction
Restores the nipple size and shape that may have changed from pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Hormonal changes can result in permanent growth of the nipples; this procedure removes excess tissue to reduce them to a pre-pregnancy size. The procedure is done with local anesthesia, and reshaping of the nipple is involved for symmetry and proportion. It’s a 30–45 minute treatment per nipple, and the results are long-lasting. Minimal scarring and natural results are prioritized.
Classification: Minimally invasive
Downtime: 2 to 3 days
Best For: Mothers who want to take care of size changes from pregnancy or nursing.
Corrective Reduction
Repairs asymmetry or irregularities resulting from genetics or prior surgeries.
This process aims to fix differences in size or shape between the two nipples. The surgeon tailors the approach, excising or reshaping tissue to achieve a balanced, harmonious result. It is often performed with other breast corrective surgeries and it makes sure that they look natural and, also, not lopsided. Great care is taken to ensure symmetry and proper scarring techniques.
Classification: Minimally invasive
Downtime: 3 to 5 days
Best For: People with prickly nipples and asymmetry — whether due to genetics, injury or a past procedure.