All to know about nipple reduction surgery in Korea

As important as the emphasis on breast size is, the size and shape of your nipples contribute greatly to the overall appearance of your breasts. Having disproportionately large and/or over-protruding nipples can upset the aesthetic balance of your breasts and make your breasts look odd or asymmetrical.

In all truthfulness, getting nipple reduction surgery is more about achieving an aesthetic satisfaction rather than for functional purposes. So if you feel that your nipples are too big for your breasts or simply don’t like its shape and look, why not consider getting nipple plastic surgery?

What is the ideal size for nipples?

Aesthetically, the width (diameter) of your nipples should be 8~10mm and the height should be 6~8mm.

That said, there is no one size fits all. Your ideal size still depends on your preferences, size of breasts as well as breast size in proportion to your height and weight overall.

What is nipple reduction surgery?

There may be several reasons to why your nipples are not ideal looking – genetics, aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight gain and traumas. Basically, the goal of a nipple reduction surgery is to reduce the diameter or projection of the nipple. The procedure involves reducing the size of disproportionately large or protruding nipples by excising breast tissues.

In short, nipple reduction surgery reshapes your nipples to create an aesthetically balanced look for your breasts. And in fact, it is also very common for nipple reduction surgery to take place alongside breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction surgery.

Nipple reduction surgery procedure

1. If nipple width (diameter) is too wide:

The surgeon will excise the excess skin and tissues at the middle part of your nipples. This method does not affect the lactiferous ducts, so your ability to breastfeed remains.

2. If nipples are outstretched or elongated:

The surgeon will excise the excess skin and tissues at the middle part and reattach your nipples. This method does not affect the lactiferous ducts, so your ability to breastfeed remains.

3. If nipples are overall too large:

The surgeon will incise the upper part of the nipple in a V-shape, and then sutured to reduce the overall size of the nipple. In such cases, the lactiferous ducts are implicated so breastfeeding might not be possible after getting the surgery.

How long does nipple reduction surgery take?

Nipple reduction surgery in Korea is a relatively fast and simple procedure which lasts 30 mins, and is performed under local anesthesia so you will not feel any pain.

When can I see results?

Results from nipple reduction surgery are almost immediate and permanent, though there will be minor swelling for 1~2 weeks. Your nipples will be taped up after the surgery but will be removed when your stitches are removed. Do leave the tape on until instructed as it helps prevent further swelling and keeps the shape and position of your new nipples.

Actual recovery time vary among individuals, and is subjected to one’s health condition & healing response.

How long should I stay in Korea?

Nipple reduction surgery in Korea is a minor surgery so hospitalization is not required. But do stay until your stitches are removed, and go shopping in the meantime!

Stitch removal

Stitches are usually removed 7 days after surgery.

Cautions on stitch removal

If you remove the stitches earlier then advised, your wound might reopen. Hence, causing an infection. But if you remove it too late, you risk further scarring and pigmentation. So, keep to all dates diligently.

Sometimes due to time constraints, you might consider having your stitches removed at the local hospitals in your home country.

Although it is possible (but not recommended), it depends on how well you have been healing and is also subjected to doctor’s approval.

Alternatives to nipple reduction surgery

Sadly, there are no alternatives to nipple reduction surgery. Although thankfully, you get to cover your nipples with your clothes. But when you get naked, oh well…

What other surgery complements nipple reduction surgery?

1. Breast augmentation

Having small breasts and big nipples are not ideal. Depending on the current appearance of your breasts, getting a breast augmentation instead to reduce the size of your nipples could be a better solution.

2. Breast reduction surgery

If you feel that your breast size is too large for your body, you might want to consider breast reduction surgery to reduce your breast size to be proportional to your height and weight.

3. Breast lift

If your breasts are sagging and losing their firmness, consider breast lift surgery to reshape and lift them for a firmer, rounder and younger look.

4. Areola reduction surgery

Having a large areola ain’t as sexy as you think it is. Size it down with areola reduction surgery if its too large for your breast size.

5. Inverted nipple correction surgery

Having inverted nipples not only makes your breasts look less attractive, but can also cause functionality and hygiene problems. If you are suffering from inverted nipples, fix it with inverted nipple correction surgery.

Conclusion

Although nipple reduction surgery is more about fulfilling an aesthetic satisfaction rather than treating for functional purposes, but hey, isn’t plastic surgery all about self-love and self-confidence? So if you really don’t like the look and shape of your nipples, there are no reasons stopping you from a little plastic surgery, are there?

That said, nipple reduction surgery is still afterall, irreversible. Therefore, make sure that you really want the surgery before getting it. And above all, make sure you get a professional surgeon who is highly skilled in breast surgeries for the best results, of course!