| After breast augmentation there
may well be a need to enlarge the nipple to match the new size.
For drastic solutions surgery can be considered.
“Most patients who have a surgical nipple enlargement performed
do so as part of another procedure, such as a breast augmentation.
In this case, a surgeon will do a nipple enlargement in order to
match the size and shape of the nipple and areola with the increased
breast size, providing a more natural appearance. Nipple enlargements
can also be done as a single procedure.
For most people, a nipple enlargement is performed when the nipples
are normal in appearance, with standard shape and projection, and
the patient just wants the nipple to be larger overall. Nipple enlargement
can be accomplished through various means. Usually a tissue graft
from another part of the body into the nipple is used; this type
of nipple enlargement will use a small amount of fat or even some
cartilage to increase the size of the nipple. Side effects from
a nipple enlargement are rare-in some cases scarring will occur
during the healing process, sometimes the nipple will return to
the size it was prior to the nipple enlargement, and breast feeding
may not be possible following the procedure. Not all patients are
suitable candidates for a surgical nipple enlargement, and they
are screened carefully for the appropriate nipple anatomy.
Patients who wish to undergo a nipple enlargement are seeking
a small change by comparison to more radical forms of cosmetic surgery,
but even small changes can lead to a great increase in self-confidence.
A nipple enlargement can change the appearance of the entire breast,
creating a more pleasing aesthetic and more desirable overall shape” |
