Nipple Reduction in North Denver
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The short answer
Nipple Reduction reduces nipple height, width, or projection to create a more proportionate nipple-areolar complex. It may suit patients concerned about nipples that appear large, elongated, or asymmetrical. In Northglenn, Dr. John Samas reviews your anatomy, your health history and your goals before recommending a plan.
Overview
What is Nipple Reduction?
Nipple reduction is a precise surgical procedure designed to reduce the height, width, or projection of prominent nipples, creating a more proportionate and balanced nipple-areolar complex. This procedure is ideal for individuals who feel their nipples are too large, elongated, or asymmetrical, whether due to genetics, aging, or changes after pregnancy or breastfeeding. Performed under awake, local anesthesia, nipple reduction is a quick, comfortable procedure with minimal downtime. Depending on the patient's goals, excess tissue is removed from the nipple while aiming to preserve its natural shape, sensation, and function. Fine sutures are used for a subtle, refined result. Nipple reduction can be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with other breast surgeries, such as breast lift, augmentation, implant removal, or areolar reduction. Most patients return to normal activities within a few days.
Key Benefits
What does Nipple Reduction do?
- Reduces nipple height, width, or projection
- Creates a more proportionate and balanced nipple-areolar complex
- Aims to preserve natural shape, sensation, and function
- Can be performed alone or with another breast procedure
Candidacy
Who may be a candidate for Nipple Reduction?
- You feel your nipples are too large or elongated
- You are concerned about nipple asymmetry
- Your nipple appearance reflects genetics or aging
- Your nipples changed after pregnancy or breastfeeding
Recovery
What is recovery like?
- The procedure is performed while you are awake under local anesthesia
- The procedure is quick and has minimal downtime
- Most patients return to normal activities within a few days
- Your individual recovery is discussed at consultation
FAQ
What do patients often ask?
This page is general information. Candidacy, recovery and what to expect are discussed at your consultation.
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Where do patients travel from?
The office is in Northglenn, on the 120th Avenue corridor just west of I-25. These are some of the areas patients travel in from.
