Combining Nipple Reduction With Other Breast Procedures

Sometimes the details make the biggest difference. Nipple size and shape may not always be the first thing patients think of when planning breast surgery, but they play an important role in the final look.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. York Yates, based in Layton and serving Salt Lake City, often combines nipple reduction with breast procedures. His expertise in breast augmentation, lifts, and reductions allows you to address several concerns at once.

What Happens in Nipple Reduction Surgery?

Nipple reduction reshapes or shortens the nipples to create a more proportionate look. Dr. Yates makes small incisions to remove excess tissue while keeping the natural sensation and function of the nipple intact. The area is then carefully closed with fine sutures for minimal scarring.

Nipple reduction is often done under local or general anesthesia, depending on whether it is combined with other breast procedures.

Common Procedures Paired With Nipple Reduction

Combining nipple reduction with another breast procedure can give you a more harmonious end result. Plus, when we combine these procedures, you only have to take off work and recover once.

Dr. Yates can perform a nipple reduction alongside several types of breast surgery, such as:

• Breast augmentation: When adding implants for volume, reducing the nipples at the same time helps keep everything in proportion.
• Breast lift: A lift repositions sagging breasts, and adjusting the nipples during the same surgery creates a more symmetrical shape.
• Breast reduction: In many cases, reducing breast size also means resizing the nipples for better balance.

By addressing these elements together, you can enjoy more complete results.

Meet With a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Layton

Dr. Yates has narrowed his practice to cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and he is highly skilled in these procedures. Patients appreciate his straightforward communication and the experience of his long-standing staff, who help them through every stage of surgery and recovery. 

If nipple reduction is on your mind as part of breast surgery, Dr. York Yates would be happy to discuss your choices. Call his Layton office, serving patients across Salt Lake City, at 385-526-5988 to book your consultation.