Correction of the shape of the nipple

The harmonious appearance of the mammary glands depends not only on size and shape. The “cherry on the cake” is the nipple - it is he who completes the holistic look of the female bust and male breast. Doctors talk about 8 types of nipples that are normal. In this case, the patient may not be satisfied with the type and size of the “norm”, then plastic surgery of the nipples is performed.

In the Kyiv clinic of MC “Dobrobut” plastic surgeons help patients to find the shape of a perfect breast. We understand how important the beauty of such a delicate area is for a person, therefore each operation is performed with jewelry grace.

Certified plastic surgeons work in modern, state-of-the-art facilities. A comfortable, private hospital is provided for patients.

What does nipple correction include?

Consultation with a plastic surgeon.
Consultation with an anesthesiologist.
Local anesthesia with intravenous sedation / general anesthesia (as selected by a physician).
Operation (both separately and in combination with other types of mammoplasty).
Dressings, medicines.
Hospital (if necessary).

When nipple plastic is needed

Men seek surgery when they have gynecomastia. Also, an operation to change the nipples is performed because of deformation of the breast as a result of a sharp weight loss.

In women, the request may be associated with the inability to feed the baby because of the flat or sunken nipples. Pregnancy and lactation, feeding the baby also affect the appearance of the breast and often requires complex correction.

Plastic nipple and areola

This type of operation is performed on the nipple-areola complex, not only if the patient is not satisfied with their appearance. The surgeon can also reconstruct the area if it is damaged during the mastectomy, or because of necrosis and displacement. The latter can occur because of trauma, or unsuccessful primary plastic surgery. The price for the correction of the areola of the nipple depends on the specifics of the operation - it can be performed both by surgical and cosmetic means.

Indications

Reconstruction after mastectomy is required.
Deformation because of trauma.
Congenital or acquired asymmetry of the nipples and areolas.
The uneven contour of the nipple-areola complex, deformation because of stretching.

Thickened nipples.
Excessive nipple length in women, in men - an increased volume of the nipple-areola complex.
Breastfeeding problems because of sunken, too small, or flat nipples.

Contraindications

Blood clotting disorders. Before the operation, you should stop taking medications that affect the quality of the blood 14 days before the operation.
Diabetes.

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels that are not amenable to therapeutic control.
Oncology.
Pregnancy and lactation.

Preparation for surgery and stages

In the clinic “Dobrobut” in Kyiv, when correcting the nipples, the patient undergoes a full examination, as for any other planned surgical intervention. This is a full-fledged operation that involves staying under anesthesia for a period of 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. The surgeon also finds out if the woman is planning further pregnancy and breastfeeding. This will affect the choice of the method of work - with or without the preservation of the milk ducts. The patient is also warned that further feeding the baby is likely to lead to secondary deformation of the nipple and areola.

Sometimes it is advisable to postpone the operation, as the effect is likely to be lost.

After anesthesia, the doctor dissects the tissues of the nipple according to the planned pattern.
The work is carried out mainly with the connective tissue. The milk ducts are not touched if lactation is planned in the future. If a correction is made to the length or width of the nipples, the tissue is trimmed from the outside.
The body of the nipple is fixed in the desired position, sutures are applied.
The chest is closed with a bandage.

Most often, the patient is given local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. The patient wakes up faster and recovers more easily. Nipple reshaping can also be performed under general anesthesia if the anesthesiologist deems it preferable for the particular case.

What can / cannot be done after surgery to change the shape of the nipples, the terms of rehabilitation

The surgeon gives each patient a list of recommendations for recovery.

Correction of the nipples is an operation that requires a serious attitude to the issues of rehabilitation.
In most cases, restrictions are imposed until the sutures are removed. In general, recovery takes 10-14 days. If, because of the intervention, the nipples have lost sensitivity, then you need to wait 2-3 months, it will recover on its own.
Avoid getting the seams wet. Avoid taking a hot bath in favor of a warm shower.
Sleep on your side or back.
Limit physical activity, wear supportive underwear (but do not squeeze the chest!).

Do not massage the chest, do not touch the seams, timely treat with an antiseptic, and change the dressings.

If, after correcting the shape of the nipples and areola, there are signs of complications, report them to your doctor.

Result

You can evaluate the work of the surgeon after 10 days, when the edema and hematomas subside. The timing depends on individual characteristics, as well as whether the operation was performed locally or in combination with other types of mammoplasty.

Service benefits

Surgeons perform effective nipple plastic surgery in Ukraine at the Dobrobut clinic for men and women. We work according to world standards of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, which allows patients to return the attractiveness of delicate areas. Modern equipment, only proven drugs, and a private, comfortable hospital.

Appointment at the clinic MC “Dobrobut” in Kyiv

Want to know the cost of nipple and areola correction? Come for a consultation with our specialists. The appointment is available by phone and online.

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