Even small physical concerns can affect how you feel day to day. When nipples are enlarged or elongated, they can feel out of proportion and even make clothing uncomfortable. Nipple reduction is a simple in-office treatment that reshapes this area with care and subtlety.
At Beverly Friedlander MD, this procedure is part of the practice’s in-office surgical services available in Short Hills, New Jersey. Dr. Bev performs each treatment personally, combining decades of surgical experience with a detail-oriented approach.
What Is Nipple Reduction?
Nipple reduction reshapes or shortens the nipple to create a smaller, more proportionate appearance. It’s a low-stress procedure performed under local anesthesia.
Dr. Bev uses several well-established techniques depending on your anatomy and goals:
- Accordion technique: Removes a thin ring of skin to gently shorten the nipple while keeping ducts intact.
- Tip reduction: Trims the upper portion to reduce projection.
- Base narrowing: Removes a small wedge of tissue at the base for a slimmer contour.
Treatment typically takes less than an hour, and most patients resume their usual activities within a day.
Benefits of Nipple Reduction
Nipple reduction can make you feel more at ease with your appearance. It’s often chosen for reasons such as:
- Reducing nipple prominence under fitted clothing
- Improving proportion between the nipple and breast
- Minimizing irritation or chafing
- Subtle cosmetic refinement without significant downtime
Patients often appreciate the straightforward process and dependable results.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Feel your nipples are too long, large, or uneven
- Experience discomfort from friction or clothing
- Want an in-office option with minimal recovery
- Are in overall good health
The procedure can be performed for both women and men. While less common in men, it can offer meaningful improvement in comfort and appearance.
Recovery and Results
Recovery after nipple reduction is usually simple. You can expect to return to your normal routine within a day, with only mild soreness or swelling at first. A small dressing or protective shield will cover the area for about one to two weeks to support healing.
Dr. Bev’s goal is for you to feel confident throughout your recovery. She provides clear aftercare instructions and checks your progress to ensure the best possible outcome. As the area heals, you’ll notice a smoother contour that looks natural to your body.
Nipple Reduction Before and After
Why Choose Beverly Friedlander MD for Nipple Reduction?
Dr. Bev completed an accelerated seven-year BA–MD program before finishing her plastic surgery residency at Montefiore. With more than 30 years of experience, she brings extensive surgical knowledge and sound judgment to every procedure.
Dr. Bev now focuses on select in-office treatments performed under local anesthesia. Each is done with care and technical skill to create results that look refined yet understated. She also performs nipple inversion correction for patients with related concerns.
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re ready to learn more about how nipple reduction can improve your comfort and appearance, request a consultation with Dr. Bev in Short Hills, NJ, serving Summit, Chatham, Madison, Florham Park, Westfield, and surrounding Morris County areas. Call +1 (973) 912-9120 for details.
