Nipple Repair in Houston, TX

Your nipples are an important part of your breast's overall appearance. Overly large, inverted, or stretched nipples can affect confidence, leading many women to seek aesthetic surgery to restore balance and feel more comfortable in their bodies.

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Nipple Repair in Houston with Dr. Courtney

Custom nipple repair surgery can give you beautifully balanced, ideally-shaped nipples, dramatically improving the appearance of your breasts. Whether you’re dealing with inverted nipples, asymmetry, or other cosmetic concerns, this procedure offers a personalized solution to enhance your overall breast aesthetics. By tailoring the surgery to your unique needs, your Dr. Courtney can create a more proportionate and harmonious look that boosts your confidence and complements your body’s natural contours.

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What is nipple repair?

Nipple repair is a procedure designed to enhance and improve the beauty of your breasts or chest. The nipple itself may be less attractive than you would like it to be, whether it’s too long, too bumpy, or puckered inward. Some patients may want to address the areola, the colored tissue that surrounds the nipple, to make it smaller and more appealing. Nipple repair includes both the areola and the nipple itself.

Why have nipple repair surgery?

If you’re one of the many women who are bothered by the appearance of your nipples, you have the right to get a look that brings you greater joy and more confidence. A custom nipple repair will create a more attractive size, shape, and structure, so your nipples look beautifully balanced. Dr. Courtney is a breast surgeon in Houston who is often called upon to perform this custom surgery, either as a stand-alone procedure or combined with a breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction.

What is the recovery time after surgery?

The recovery time is minimal, with most women able to return to work or other activities within a day or two. You may experience swelling, but generally, the surgery involves few side effects or significant discomfort. You must ensure a highly-skilled breast surgeon performs your nipple repair so the results meet your expectations.

Types of Nipple Repairs and procedures

There are a number of different nipple repair procedures a patient can choose from, depending on their specific needs and physical concerns. Dr. Courtney will sit down with you to discuss your concerns and expectations, and get an understanding of how you would like your nipples to look. From there, he will decide which procedure is needed to give you the results you want: nipples that make you feel attractive, secure, and confident.

Areola reduction

Some areolas can be spread out across the breasts, and some patients who have lost a significant amount of weight might find their areolas are stretched. After breastfeeding, areolas can sometimes change in ways a patient feels are undesirable. A custom nipple repair surgery for the areola will focus on reducing the size of the areola to a smaller, shapely circle that more closely surrounds the nipple.

Under local anesthesia, Dr. Courtney will make a circular incision along the border of your existing areola and remove the excess tissue, creating a smaller areola around the nipple. These procedures are very straightforward, done under local anesthesia. They each take about an hour, with minimal recovery time. Patients usually report the experience involves only mild discomfort, and the results are permanent.

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Enhancing the Beauty of the Nipples

Dr. Courtney offers several procedures to enhance the beauty of the nipples. For those with inverted nipples—where the nipples point or pucker inward, or lie flat instead of pointing outward—he performs a repair that involves making an incision, lifting the tissue, and re-stitching it to create a more appealing outward position.

Some patients may feel their nipples are overly long or irregularly shaped, which can lead to self-consciousness. In these cases, Dr. Courtney makes a small, discreet incision at the base of the nipple to remove excess tissue, reducing its length and reshaping it. This tailored approach enhances the overall harmony and beauty of the breasts, helping patients feel more confident in their appearance.

Additionally, both male and female patients may experience puffy nipples, characterized by a swollen, enlarged nipple area. This condition can result from hormonal imbalances, excess body fat, or glandular issues. Dr. Courtney will discuss various options for a medical procedure to remove the excess fat and transform puffy nipples into flatter, more attractive ones.

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Why choose Dr. Courtney for nipple repair in Houston?

Known for his compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Courtney’s warm, engaging personality will help you feel comfortable and confident during your journey with us. He has a high level of training and was mentored by very prominent surgeons at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. In addition, Dr. Courtney has the honor of having been nationally recognized as one of six outstanding surgeons for his research by The American Society of Plastic Surgery. His goal is to ensure he achieves the look you envision and that you feel empowered and happy with the new appearance of your nipples.

Nipple Repair FAQ's

Will nipple repair surgery affect breastfeeding in the future?

While nipple repair surgery is generally designed to preserve breastfeeding ability, it's important to discuss your plans with your surgeon, as certain techniques might impact milk ducts and affect breastfeeding.

Will nipple sensation be affected after surgery?

Many patients retain normal sensation following nipple repair surgery, but some may experience temporary changes. Dr. Courtney will discuss this possibility with you to set realistic expectations.

Is nipple repair surgery often combined with other breast procedures?

Yes, nipple repair surgery is frequently performed in conjunction with other breast procedures, such as breast augmentation, reduction, or lift, to achieve a more harmonious and aesthetically pleasing result.

Is nipple repair surgery suitable for men?

Nipple repair surgery can be performed on men to address issues like inverted nipples, gynecomastia-related concerns, or asymmetry, helping to achieve a more balanced and masculine chest appearance.

Nipple Repair in Houston, TX

Nipple Repair in Houston with Dr. Courtney

What is nipple repair?

Why have nipple repair surgery?

What is the recovery time after surgery?

Types of Nipple Repairs and procedures

Areola reduction

Enhancing the Beauty of the Nipples

Gallery

Why choose Dr. Courtney for nipple repair in Houston?

Nipple Repair FAQ's

Will nipple repair surgery affect breastfeeding in the future?

Will nipple sensation be affected after surgery?

Is nipple repair surgery often combined with other breast procedures?

Is nipple repair surgery suitable for men?

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Nipple Repair in Houston, TX

Nipple Repair in Houston with Dr. Courtney

What is nipple repair?

Why have nipple repair surgery?

What is the recovery time after surgery?

Types of Nipple Repairs and procedures

Areola reduction

Enhancing the Beauty of the Nipples

Gallery

Why choose Dr. Courtney for nipple repair in Houston?

Nipple Repair FAQ's

Will nipple repair surgery affect breastfeeding in the future?

Will nipple sensation be affected after surgery?

Is nipple repair surgery often combined with other breast procedures?

Is nipple repair surgery suitable for men?

Real People. Real Results.

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