Most nipple and areola reductions, as well as many inversion corrections, are done while the patient is under local anesthesia. Doctors reserve general anesthesia for more complex work or when combining procedures. We’ll match the anesthetic to your goals and medical history, so the procedure is as comfortable for you as possible.
Artistry in Millimeters
The body’s smallest features can carry the loudest feelings. When balance feels off, it can quietly affect how you move through the world.
Through careful technique and individualized planning, Dr. Larson helps patients refine proportion, restore balance, and preserve sensation. It’s precision you can trust, shaped by years of experience and a genuine respect for your goals.
Procedure Highlights
Procedure Highlights
Consultation Required?
Yes
Treatment Type:
Surgery
Surgery Length:
30 minutes to 1 hour
Number of Treatments:
1
Downtime:
2 to 3 weeks
Duration of Results:
Permanent
An In-Depth Look
“Nipple surgery” includes several precise techniques:
- Nipple reduction to soften the projection or diameter
- Areola reduction to refine size,
- Inversion correction to release internal tethering and support an outward position
- Reconstruction after mastectomy or prior surgery.
Incisions typically follow the areolar border for camouflage. Dr. Larson prioritizes duct-sparing methods when goals allow, then closes with low tension for fine, quiet lines.
What Nipple Surgery Treats
These procedures target concerns that are small in size but big in daily impact. We focus on proportion you can wear confidently, stability that lasts, and choices that respect future plans for breastfeeding and sensation.
What It Treats:
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Enlarged areolas
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Inverted nipples
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Nipple size and shape
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Absent or distorted nipple
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Our Process
You’ll sit down with our team and talk through your goals—how tops fit, what shows in photos, whether nursing matters later, what “subtle” means to you. We examine gently, review standardized photos, and mark in a mirror so you see the plan.
Many procedures are brief and done while you’re under local anesthesia. Expect a small dressing, minimal discomfort, and a quick return to routine. Your care team follows closely, checking sensation, scar care, and stability, so progress feels calm and predictable.
We Curate Attainable Results
Start Your Journey
Reach out to schedule your consultation for your nipple surgery in Phoenix.
Plan for wearing protective dressing and experiencing mild soreness for a few days, with desk work often resuming in 24 to 48 hours. You can resume light cardio once swelling settles, and we’ll let you know when you can return to chest-focused exercise. Your provider will work with you to map milestones and garment use so progress feels steady after your nipple surgery in Phoenix.
Often, no, especially when your goals allow for a duct-sparing approach. Inversion repair sometimes needs limited duct release to keep the nipple outward. Your provider will discuss the trade-offs plainly and document probabilities. If you’re also considering a breast lift, we’ll coordinate planning with your nipple surgery in Phoenix.
Incisions usually sit at the areolar border, where natural color change helps them blend. Tiny lipo ports may sit off to the side when needed. Early lines look pink and firm, then soften and fade with time, sun protection, and simple care. Scar placement and movement-aware closure are part of every plan for nipple surgery in Phoenix done by Larson Plastic Surgery.
Yes. If the concern is prominent nipple projection rather than gland/fat volume, a focused reduction can refine the silhouette on its own. When gland fullness also contributes, we may pair reduction with gynecomastia surgery to keep the chest flat and the transition smooth.
We release the internal bands that pull the nipple inward, then place fine internal sutures to support an outward position as healing occurs. If we need to divide something for stability, we will explain what that means for nursing and sensation. Stability and subtlety drive our approach to nipple surgery in Phoenix.
