Nipple Reduction Australasia

Not all breasts and nipples develop in the same way. Short milk ducts can cause pulled in or "inverted" nipples. Larger nipples may be prominent and problematicREAD MORE Changes in the height (projection) and width (diameter) of nipples is possible using plastic surgery techniques. In most cases these can be corrected under a local anaesthetic. Inverted nipples can be treated in a variety of ways depending on whether you have plans for future breast feeding. Complications of nipple surgery include infection, scars, failure of correction or incomplete correction; and division of milk ducts which can prevent effective lactation (breast feeding).

A large heavy breast is reduced in size. The nipple is lifted and the breast reshaped to create a smaller, less droopy breast. The procedure is aimed at reducing the effects of large or heavy breasts. Mr Adams will take a history of your concerns and examine you and give you recommendations. Breast reduction surgery involves removal of excess skin, fat and glandular tissue. It is indicated when the size of the breasts are too large or the breasts are uneven in size. The surgery leaves a scar around the nipple and in an “inverted T” shape on the breast and in the fold under the breast. Breast reduction surgery requires a general anaesthetic. It is performed as either day stay or hospital stay surgery. Complications of breast reduction surgery include scars, wound healing problems, asymmetry, changes in position, shape and nipple sensation; breast feeding may be affected.