Plastic surgery is the process of altering or reshaping tissues to restore function, improve attractiveness, or both. Cosmetic plastic surgery frequently entails major surgeries on the face, breast, or body that produce considerable effects. However, when it comes to the chest and breasts, the smallest and most central anatomical parts, especially the nipple and areola (the round, pigmented skin around the nipple) can garner the most attention. Some physical features, like many others, are innate and present from birth, whereas others are acquired and evolve as a result of developmental, hormonal, or medical conditions. Many patients who are unhappy with their nipples or areolas may be unaware of the cosmetic procedures available to alter their appearance. Although there are additional reconstructive operations that build a new nipple and areola in cases of nipple absence, this will primarily address aesthetic procedures of the nipple and areola (whether due to removal for cancer or following trauma).
What is Nipple Reduction?
Your nipples provide an essential role (breastfeeding) However, if they are uneven, droopy, or larger than you would like (a condition known as nipple hypertrophy), it can be bothersome. Extra skin can hang from the nipples in some cases, or the nipples can protrude significantly from the breasts. Men may also choose nipple reduction surgery. Fortunately, nipple reduction surgery can help you achieve symmetrical, smaller, or less prominent nipples.