Does My Nipple Have To Be Removed
For Breast Reduction Surgery?

Occasionally during a breast reduction procedure, usually involving extreme breast size, a technique is employed requiring removal of the nipple to reposition it. In most cases, however, the nipple is left attached to a mound of underlying breast tissue. An appropriate amount of tissue and surrounding skin is removed, the nipple is raised to a higher position, and the skin envelope is tightened and closed around it.

The ability to breast feed is generally preserved as long as the nipple does not have to be completely removed during surgery. As long as your milk ducts remain attached, you should have the potential to breast feed in the future. This may, however, vary depending on the extent of the procedure performed. If you are planning on having children at a later date and would like to breast feed, you should discuss this with Dr. Bottger before deciding whether to have breast reduction.

To learn more about our breast reduction services, please contact our Philadelphia plastic surgery office today to schedule your initial consultation with Dr. Bottger. We serve patients in the Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, and West Chester, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania areas.

To learn more about breast reduction, read these common questions:
Will my breast reduction be covered by my insurance?
What type of scarring is expected after breast reduction surgery?
Can my breasts change in size after breast reduction surgery?
Will I be able to breast feed after breast reduction surgery?
Will my nipple sensation change following breast reduction surgery?
Additional Questions about Breast Reduction