Large Nipple Reduction

A nipple will look large if it dominates or excessively over projects the surrounding areola. A nipple can look large because it is big in all dimensions, like a small marble, or because it is long and projecting like a cigarette butt. In either case, large nipples are most often present on breasts which otherwise appear to be perfectly normal, and on women who are usually of average height and weight. Large nipples usually do not have any functional limitations (such as interference with breast feeding), but the size of the nipple can create undesirable visibility of the nipple through clothing. There are several different surgical remedies used by plastic surgeons to reduce large nipples. The procedure I use I call an “apple core nipple reduction” because removing skin from the sides of the nipple makes the nipple temporarily look like an apple core.  I perform this large nipple reduction, procedure 95% of the time with great results, and highly satisfied patients. The reason why this procedure is so successful is because it preserves nipple sensation, appearance and function.

A large nipple reduction can be done under local, but most patients prefer to have it done under general anesthesia.