Nipple correction

The beauty and perfection of the female breast is determined not only by its shape and volume, but also by the position, size and texture of the nipple. Today, modern surgical procedures make it possible to correct the nipple in order to improve the overall appearance of the breast.

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Correction of the nipple

Duration OP	1- 2 hours
Aftercare	Slight swelling for approx. 1 week, stitches are self-dissolving
Sociability	instant
Sport	after about 1-2 weeks
Pain	low

It is the icing on the cake: the nipple, which adds the finishing touch to the female breast. However perfect and well-formed a woman's breast may be, an areola that is too large, a nipple that protrudes too much or a so-called inverted nipple can severely disrupt the overall appearance of the breast.

Some women suffer from an unsightly breast shape in combination with an unsatisfactory shape or position of the nipple. In these cases, major surgery is necessary to adjust the shape of the breast and the shape of the nipple in one step.

If, on the other hand, only the nipple is affected and the breast itself is not to be changed, nipple plastic surgery is an option. A nipple can be shaped in very different ways.

A nipple can be positioned incorrectly, e.g. too low, too centred or too far to the side. On the other hand, the nipple may be positioned correctly but be too large, for example, or the nipple may be inverted, i.e. pulled inwards. All these aspects can be corrected by minor surgery and the nipple can be adjusted in the following ways

Position of the nipple on the breast
the size of the areola
the length of the nipple itself
the retraction of the nipple

Nipple correction can also be performed as part of a breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction.

For further information, please see the bottom of the page. This is where the advantages and disadvantages of the procedures are presented and the risks and side effects are explained. However, this cannot replace a personal consultation (also via video), in which these aspects are explained and adapted individually. We therefore look forward to a personal consultation with you!

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Who is it for?

Nipple correction is suitable for all patients who suffer from one of the above-mentioned forms of nipple abnormalities. There are various techniques that can be used to achieve almost any desired change. Certain techniques cannot be used if the ability to breastfeed is to be maintained. Other techniques have no effect on the woman's milk ducts and can be used even if future breastfeeding is still planned. Correction of the nipple in men is often performed in conjunction with correction of the male breast (so-called gynaecomastia).

Details

The details of nipple correction depend heavily on the initial situation and the desired result. What is certain is that changing the position of the nipple on the breast or adjusting the size of the areola is usually accompanied by a scar at the transition from pigmented to normal skin. The nipple can also be corrected, e.g. by reducing or enlarging the nipple. This makes the nipple (areola) more visible or slightly concealed in a tight shirt. In this case, the scars occur in the invisible area at the base of the nipple itself. Many nipple corrections can be performed under local anaesthetic, unless a breast lift is planned at the same time. In this case, an anaesthetic is required.

After the treatment

It is not necessary to take a break from work after a nipple correction. For most minor corrections, a plaster protects the wound during the healing phase and, of course, visits to chlorinated swimming pools or intensive sunbathing should be avoided. Otherwise, there are few or no restrictions on everyday life after a nipple correction. In this case, you can leave the clinic shortly after the procedure (outpatient surgery). You can recover at home over the weekend, for example, and return to normal physical activity and work the following week. Intensive scar care is necessary and recommended, as visible scars in this area are often perceived as disturbing and we therefore attach great importance to an optimal scar result right from the start.

Results & Risks

The results are usually visible relatively quickly, as nipple correction is a minor procedure and the patient can judge the success of the operation just a few days after the operation. As with any wound, inflammation or unsatisfactory scarring can theoretically occur. We can of course intervene here to achieve an optimal scar pattern. Major complications are rare. We will inform you about the details of the chosen technique and the specific risks and side effects during your consultation at our clinic.