What is nipple surgery (nippleplasty)?
Nipple surgery consists of body surgeries that reduce size, fix irregularities, and reconstruct nipples. Individuals undergoing nipple surgery can have cosmetic or medical reconstruction or a combination of both. Weight fluctuations, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or mastectomy – a surgical procedure to remove the breast as a part of breast cancer treatment– affect the structure and appearance of nipples. Therefore, correcting the resulting abnormalities can have aesthetic and psychological benefits.
Types of nipple surgery we offer
Depending on the reason and your doctor’s advice, you can have a safe and effective nipple surgery in Dubai. The cosmetic surgeries available at our clinic include inverted nipple surgery, nipple reduction, and nipple reconstruction.
Inverted nipple surgery
Inverted nipple surgery corrects nipples that are flat or tucked in. The procedure pulls them out, making them stick out instead of pointing inward. Individuals with naturally inward nipples or those affected by injury, infection, pregnancy, or conditions like gynecomastia can undergo this surgical correction.
Nipple reduction
Nipple reduction surgery is the correction of enlarged, droopy, or downward-pointing nipples, a common concern for many, both men and women. Whether caused by nursing or genetics, hypertrophic nipples can cause aesthetic and physical discomfort. The surgery results in smaller and more symmetrical nipples. Individuals can have nipple reduction either as part of other cosmetic breast surgeries or as a separate procedure.
Nipple reconstruction
The nipple reconstruction procedure forms a breast nipple following a mastectomy. The procedure uses skin from the breast or another body area to create a new nipple resembling the original. The surgeon can use methods like skin flap, skin graft reconstruction, and medical tattooing. A skin graft provides a layer of skin from a different body area to cover and shape the nipple. A skin flap, on the other hand, uses tissue from the breast itself to create a natural projection and contour.
Why choose us
- A board-certified surgeon and a medical team
- Advanced surgical methods
- Equipped with the latest medical devices
- Proper consultation offering personalized procedures
FAQ
How painful is nipple surgery?
The procedures are painless as the patient must be under either local or general anesthesia. Some tenderness and soreness in the targeted areas are common after the surgery. The level of post-surgery discomfort depends on the type of procedure and the technique used.
Do nipples grow after nipple reduction surgery?
Nipple reduction surgery leaves permanent results, and nipples typically do not grow in size after the procedure.
How long does nipple surgery take to heal?
The usual recovery time for nipple reconstruction is anywhere between four to six weeks. Inverted nipple surgery, on the other hand, takes between three to seven days, and nipple reduction one to two weeks.
How long does nipple surgery take?
Most types of nipple cosmetic surgery take around an hour (when performed on both sides).