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NIPPLE REDUCTION WITH CONCURRENT BREAST AUGMENTATION
By Stuart A. Linder, M.D. | August 28, 2009
Patients are seen who have nipple hypertrophy and will do well with reduction in the size of the nipple to make it more symmetric with the areolar complex. These patients often are from Asian, Korean or Chinese descent. Often, the nipple will be excoriated with the skin. They can develop dermatitis due to rubbing and will do well with functional reduction in size.
Dr. Linder’s perform technique includes the superior pedicle and excision of the inferior portion or lower portion of the nipple and the nipple is then brought down and sutured down and the sides are then trimmed. This makes for a significantly smaller nipple, both along the AP projection as well as the width. Nipple reduction surgery patients are very satisfied both for cosmetic as well as the functional reasons, with reduction in pain, irritation and the dermatitis which occurs due to the raw surface of the tip of the nipple region.
The nipple specimen is always sent to pathology to make sure that there is no evidence of cancer or Paget’s disease.
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