Nipple reduction surgery is a procedure designed to reduce the size of overtly large nipples or correct drooping or overhung nipples. It is popular with women who are self conscious about the large protrusive size of their nipples and wish to make permanent correction, and as milk ducts are preserved, women are able to breast feed properly afterwards.

How does it work?
Nipple reduction is a delicate surgical procedure to perform. It involves the surgeon making small incisions on the nipple itself and removing pieces of it, so reducing its overall size. Once the incisions are closed and heal, scarring is virtually imperceptible.

How long does surgery take?
Nipple reduction is a fairly swift surgical procedure taking no more than an hour to complete. The patient can be either under a local or general anaesthetic, and no overnight stay in hospital is required.

What is the recovery time?
Most patients resume normal activity within a couple of days and make a full recovery within 7 – 10 days.

How long will it last?
Nipple reduction surgery produces permanent results.

Are there any side effects?
Bruising and swelling of the nipples and breast area is to be expected after the operation, as is nausea from any general anaesthetic administered. There are no long-term side effects to worry about.