Nipple Correction Surgery

Nipple correction surgery reshapes inverted, overly protruding, or asymmetrical nipples to create a natural balance with the breasts. Inverted nipples are caused by fibrous tissue and duct structures pulling the nipple inward, which in severe cases can lead to hygiene issues such as inflammation or discharge. Protruding or enlarged nipples may affect appearance or clothing fit, and are corrected by reducing size and length to achieve symmetry. The procedure is designed not just to improve shape, but also to preserve milk ducts, maintain function, and prevent recurrence of inversion. Incisions are typically made along the natural outline of the nipple, leaving minimal, barely visible scarring over time. Nipple correction can improve hygiene, enhance appearance, and help restore confidence.

Explained by a Specialist

Nipple correction is a procedure that considers not only appearance, but also function and hygiene. Inverted nipples can lead to repeated discharge or inflammation, while overly protruding or enlarged nipples may cause everyday discomfort. The aim of correction is therefore not simply to adjust size, but to organise the structures so that the nipple sits in a stable, natural position.

Before surgery, we assess more than just how far the nipple projects. The surrounding tissue support and the position of the milk ducts are also carefully examined, as ignoring these factors can affect long-term results.

The long-term outcome of nipple correction is largely determined by the strength and design of the supporting structures. When these are properly established, the nipple can retain a natural shape while remaining comfortable in daily life.

WOOA Creates Confident Breasts

Ideal Breast Balance

Based on extensive breast augmentation experience, we consider the overall factors such as the bone structure, breast and nipple size, and breast position to achieve the ideal balance, bringing satisfaction and happiness to our patients.

Excellent Aesthetics

We improve the areas that have been a concern through expert surgery, creating a natural and beautiful chest, while minimizing scar worries with delicate incisions and scar care through collaboration with dermatology.

Maintaining Nipple Sensation & Lactiferous Ducts

WOOA considers the patient's role as a woman. By minimizing damage to nerves and blood vessels and preserving the lactiferous ducts, we focus on surgeries that maintain both aesthetic beauty and functional aspects.

Recommended for

✓ Those who have long been self-conscious about their nipple shape

✓ Those who have difficulty breastfeeding due to inverted nipples

✓ Those who are concerned about having oversized nipples for their breast size

✓ Those who have lost confidence due to overly large areolas

✓ Those who want to remove axillary breast tissue

Treatments that work best together

FAQ

1. Are inverted nipples and enlarged/protruding nipples treated the same way?

No. Inverted nipples are corrected by releasing the fibrous tissue that pulls the nipple inward, whereas enlarged or protruding nipples are approached by reducing length and refining size.

2. Is there a risk of recurrence?

Inverted nipples can recur depending on the tension of fibrous tissue and milk ducts. However, combining techniques such as medial fixation, tissue release and reinforcement of elasticity can help reduce the risk of recurrence.

3. Will I still be able to breastfeed?

Preserving the milk ducts is a primary goal, so most patients can continue to breastfeed after surgery. In more severe cases of inversion, the technique may differ, so a personalised consultation is recommended.

4. Will there be noticeable scars?

Incisions are made along the natural curve of the nipple, leaving only very fine scars that fade over time and are barely visible.

5. Is it possible to reduce size or refine shape without major changes?

Yes. Nipple shape can be gently refined by adjusting width, height and volume, while also improving balance between both sides.

​Pre and Post operative Care Guidelines​

1. Please inform us of any medications you are currently taking during your consultation.

2. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that does not put pressure on the surgical area.

3. Avoid wearing metal accessories on the day of surgery, and remove nail polish from hands and feet.

4. You may start eating approximately 8 hours after surgery; soft foods such as porridge or gruel are recommended.

5. Avoid applying body lotion to the surgical site or performing underarm hair removal until cleared by your surgeon.

Instructions

Please read carefully and check the information below.

Post-operative Care & Important Notes

1. Keep all post-operative dressings, bandages, and tapes in place until treatment is complete. It is important to apply ointment to prevent the wound from drying out.

2. Avoid direct contact of water with the surgical site until sutures are removed.

3. Activities such as saunas or baths should be avoided until around five weeks after surgery.

4. Some temporary numbness or altered sensation may occur immediately after surgery, but in most cases, this gradually improves over time.

⚠ Failure to follow post-operative care instructions may lead to bleeding, infection, or inflammation.

Related Surgery / Treatment

We Incorporate 
All of WOOA's 
20 Years of Expertise

The surgical method varies depending 
on the degree of correction and 
size of the breasts.

Nipple Inversion Correction

This surgery improves inverted or flat nipples, which are either retracted or flat inside the breast, to the appropriate height and size, in harmony with the breast shape

✓ When the nipple is inverted inward
✓ When inflammation occurs due to 
   the inverted nipple 
✓ In cases where there are concerns
   about breastfeeding 
✓ In cases where there is psychological
   distress due to cosmetic concerns

Nipple Reduction Surgery

It is a surgery that adjusts the height and width of the nipple to the appropriate size when the nipple is excessively large compared to the areola

✓ When the nipple has enlarged due to
   breastfeeding
✓ When the nipple is too large and
   causes chafing 
✓ When the nipple shape and the 
   breast are not in harmony
✓ When experiencing psychological
   stress due to aesthetic concerns

Areola Reduction Surgery

It is a surgery to reduce the diameter of the areola, which is excessively wide around the nipple, to match the proportion of the breast

✓ When the areola has enlarged 
   due to menstruation, pregnancy,
   or other factors
✓ When the areola has become expanded
   due to the breast size increase
✓ When the areola has enlarged due to
   aging or other factors
✓ When experiencing psychological
   burden due to aesthetic concerns

Correction of Accessory Breasts

The surgery is to remove abnormal breast tissue that has developed in areas other than the chest, where congenital glandular tissue remains

✓ When the boundary between the chest
   and armpit is not clearly defined
✓ When there is armpit pain during 
   each menstrual cycle
✓ When a lump is felt in the armpit area 
✓ When the armpit area is unusually
   bulging

Safe and Detailed WOOA 
Plastic Surgery Clinic

Thoroughly Ensuring Client Safety and
Carefully Planning Every Step of the Surgery

✓ Dedicated Responsibility System Eliminating 
   Proxy Surgeries

✓ Anesthesiologist On-Site & Dedicated
   Anesthesia Care

✓ University Hospital-Level Safety System

✓ Disposable Surgical Tools & Sterilization

✓ Dantrolene Available for Malignant
   Hyperthermia Contingency

✓ Pre-Surgery Breast Examination & Personalized 

   Consultation

✓ One-on-One Surgery Service with the Breast Team

✓ Surgery Embodying the Exclusive Know-How of
   WOOA

✓ Detailed Surgery Using Endoscopy

✓ Step-by-Step Aftercare Following Surgery

WOOA's Breast Surgery
Is One of a Kind

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